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Quick Reference Guide

The AMP CT connectors are a miniature wire-to-board and wire-to-wire interconnect solution. The AMP CT connector series has proven performance in its harness making capability. A variety of harness-making machines are available ranging from hand tools for low volume production to high-speed automatic crimping machines for medium to high volume productions. AMP high-speed automatic crimping machines are easy to operate, eliminating the need for tedious work of changing parts inside the equipment to adapt to changes in harness styles. Two types of housings are available, including Crimp and Mass Terminated (MT), which are preloaded with insulation displacement

contacts. The box or shrouded headers are highly resistant to scooping at mating/unmating.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• 2 kinds of termination method: IDC, Crimp
• Discrete wire interconnect
• Circuits range from 2-15 single row, 8-30 dual row
• AWG 22~30
• Kinks for self-retention on boards
• RoHS compliant
• Many components are recognized under the component program of Underwriters Laboratories Inc., file No. E28476
• Certified by Canadian Standards Association, File No. LR 7189

PRODUCT APPLICATIONS

• Business Equipment
• Industrial Machines
• PC
• Printer
• Fax
• C-TV
• Audio
• Air conditioner
• Anywhere where signals or power are routed

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How to select an AMP CT connector part number

The charts on this page highlight the relationship between the number of contacts (positions) to the part number. Please see the sample chart below that was designed to help you select the correct part number for your needs. For single digit position to dash numbers, attach the digit to the end base number. For double digit position to dash numbers, attach the first digit to the front of the part number, add a dash and the base part number,

then follow the base part number with a dash and the second digit.

Example Position to Dash Selection

Example Base Part Number Your Criteria

End Part Number Based on Criteria

Cable Side Connectors

Mass Termination (MT) vs. Crimp Poke

MT AMP CT Housing

Shows unstripped wires inserted into an MT housing.

CRIMP TYPE CONNECTORS : Contacts

Crimp AMP

Crimp AMP CT Contact

CT Housing

Shows a contact crimped onto a stripped wire to be inserted into a crimp housing.

CRIMP TYPE CONNECTORS : Housing

Mating PNS : 292253; 292161; 292250; 292164; 292133; 292132; 292165; 292173; 292171; 292172; 292134;

Specifications : D,Y

176394; 292138; 292252; 292141; 292254; 292156; 292204; 292177; 292178; 292185; 292182; 292181

MASS TERMINATION (MT) CONNECTORS : Pre-Loaded Receptacle Housing

Mating PNS : 292253; 292161; 292250; 292164; 292133; 292132; 292165; 292173; 292171; 292172; 292138;

Specifications : C,X

292252; 292141; 292254; 292156; 292204; 292178; 292182; 175133; 179608

MT Receptacle Housing - Au Plated (Wire Application) = AWG: 26~28

176392 A -2 -3 -4 -5 -4 -7 -8 -9 -10 -11 -12 -13 -14 -15

Mating PNS: 292134; 176394 Specifications : C,X

Cable Side Connectors : Tooling Options

APPLICATION TOOLING

\* Applicators listed are used in the AMP-O-LECTRIC Model G, AMP 3K/40 and AMP 5K/40 Terminators. Call the Tooling Assistance Center at 800-722-1111 for applicator numbers for Automatic Cut, Strip and Terminate Leadmakers. \*\* Power tooling options are also available. Call Tooling Sales at 888-777-5917 (717-810-2080) for more information

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PCB Side Connectors (Single Row + Dual Row)

Common AMP CT Terminology

Locating Boss

Without Kinked Leg

Solder Tabs

With Kinked Leg

Solder tabs are designed to secure

Kinked legs are designed to secure the

the SMT headers onto the PCB.

feature that helps

T/H headers onto the PCB.

orientate the headers onto the PCB.

Dual Row Assemblies

Header Styles

Box

Standard

front and back wall

only a single wall

for polarization

for polarization

of the connector.

of the connector.

Additional Parts

Two Single Row Housings

Captivating Holder

Dual Row Header

Requires a holder to be used along with two single row housings.

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SINGLE ROW POST HEADER ASSEMBLIES BOARD-MOUNT

Mating PNS : (MT) 173977; 179694 or (Crimp) 179228 w/ contact Specifications : A, D

Mating PNS : (MT) 173977; 179694 or (Crimp) 179228 w/ 179227-4 Specifications : A (292134)/ C (176394), D

RECEPTACLE CONNECTOR HOLDERS FOR DUAL ROW HEADERS

Mating PNS : 2x (MT) 173977, 176392 or 179695 Specifications : B

Receptacle Housing Captivating Holder - Reinforced Retention (Crimp)

179472 T -8 -12 -16 -18 -20 -22 -24 -26 -28 -30

Mating PNS: 2 x (Crimp) 179228 w/ contact Specifications : B

DUAL ROW POST HEADER ASSEMBLIES - BOARD-MOUNT

Complementary PNS : 175133, 179608 or 179472 w/ 2 x (MT) or 2 x (Crimp) HDRS Specifications : B

SINGLE ROW PANEL-MOUNT HEADERS

Mating PNS : (MT) 173977; 179694 or (Crimp) 179228 w/ contact Specifications : A,D

SINGLE ROW POST FREE-HANGING WIRE TO WIRE HEADERS

Mating PNS : (MT) 173977; 179694 or (Crimp) 179228 w/ contact Specifications : A,D

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Product/Application Specification

RATINGS

Application Specs

Free Hanging Header

AMP CT Design Kits\*

IDC Receptacle Housing

T/H Box R/A Header

SMT Box Vertical Header

\*Design kits are designed and assembled by Waldom and are available for purchase through your local distribution channel.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What wire guage will you be using? More flexibility with AWG when using Crimp vs. MT. Crimp housings accept 22-30 AWG and MT housings accept 24-28 AWG.

Are the connectors available for IDC? Yes, we offer a MT version that is preloaded with IDC contacts.

Is your process automated? MT housings are more suitable for automated processes.

Where can I find information on current rating, voltage and operating temperatures? Please see Product Specification Information on page 5 of this Quick Reference Guide.

Which is a more standard header, with or without a locating boss? The most standard headers tend to have a locating boss as it makes it easier for the customer to align the connector onto their board.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

TE Technical Support Center USA:

+1 (800) 522-6752

Canada:

+1 (905) 475-6222

Mexico

+52 (0) 55-1106-0800

Latin/S. America:

+54 (0) 11-4733-2200

Germany:

+49 (0) 6251-133-1999

UK:

+44 (0) 800-267666

France:

+33 (0) 1-3420-8686

Netherlands:

+31 (0) 73-6246-999

China:

+86 (0) 400-820-6015

Part numbers in this brochure are RoHS Compliant\*, unless marked otherwise. \*as defined www.te.com/leadfree

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© 2012 Tyco Electronics Corporation, a TE Connectivity Ltd. company. All Rights Reserved. 1-1773455-8 CIS LUG PDF 1/2012

What special retention mechanisms are available to help ensure PCB stability? Most of the T/H headers have kinked legs, and the SMT headers have solder tabs to help ensure PCB stability.

What are my tooling options? TE offers comprehensive tooling options including Manual Pistol-Grips, manual Mini-Press, Pneumatic Mini-press, Semi-Auto DECAM and an Automatic DECAM tool. For more information, please visit tooling.te.com

What is the benefit of choosing Box over Std type headers? Box type headers have an extra wall, that is a more reliable connector design intended to prevent stubbing.

AMP, AMP 3K/40, AMP 3K/50, AMP-O-LECTRIC, DECAM, TE Connectivity and the TE connectivity (logo) are trademarks. Other logos, product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

While TE has made every reasonable effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this brochure, TE does not guarantee that it is error-free, nor does TE make any other representation, warranty or guarantee that the information is accurate, correct, reliable or current. TE reserves the right to make any adjustments to the information contained herein at any time without notice. TE expressly disclaims all implied warranties regarding the information contained herein, including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The dimensions in this brochure are for reference purposes only and are subject to change without notice.

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Consult TE for the latest dimensions and design specifications.