2.0 MM PITCH AMP CT CONNECTOR SERIES
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
TE Connectivity’s (TE) 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 easier 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
PRODUCT APPLICATION
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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 StandardsAssociation, File No. LR 7189
Business Equipment
Industrial Machines
IoT / Smart Devices
PC, Printer, and Fax
C-TV
Audio
Air conditioner
LED Lighting
Where signals or power are routed
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 Base
Part Number
Your criteria
End Part Number
Based On Criteria
Example Position to Dash Selection
Position
8
9
10
11
12
173977
You require an 8 position MT housing
Dash Number
-8
-9
-10
-11
-12
173977-8
173977
You require a 12 position MT housing
Dash Number
-8
-9
-10
-11
-12
1-173977-2
AMP CT MT Housing
Shows unstripped wires inserted into an MT housing.
AMP CT Crimp Contact
AMP CT Crimp Housing
Shows a contact crimped onto a stripped wire
to be inserted into a crimp housing.
Description
PN
Photo
Specifications
Receptacle Contact - Strip - AWG : 26-30
179609-1
C
D,Y
Receptacle Contact - Loose Piece - AWG : 26-30
179610-1
C
D,Y
Receptacle Contact - Strip - AWG : 22-26
179227-1
D
D,Y
Receptacle Contact - Strip - AWG : 22-26 - Gold plated
179227-4
D
D,Y
Receptacle Contact - Loose Piece - AWG : 22-26 - receptacle
179518-1
D
D,Y
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CRIMP TYPE CONNECTORS : HOUSING
Description
Receptacle Housing
PN
Photo
179228
E
Position to Dash
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
-11
-12
-13
-14
-15
Mating PNS : 292253; 292161; 292250; 292164; 292133; 292132; 292165; 292173; 292171; 292172; 292134; 176394; 292138; 292252;
292141; 292254; 292156; 292204; 292177; 292178; 292185; 292182; 292181
Specifications : D,Y
MASS TERMINATION (MT) CONNECTORS : PRE-LOADED RECEPTACLE HOUSING
Description
MT receptacle housing
AWG : 26-28
PN
Photo
179228
A
Position to Dash
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
-11
-12
-13
-14
-15
Mating PNS : 292253; 292161; 292250; 292164; 292133; 292132; 292165; 292173; 292171; 292172; 292138;292252; 292141; 292254;
292156; 292204; 292178; 292182; 175133; 179608
Specifications : C,X
MT receptacle housing
AWG : 26-28
179228
A
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
-11
Mating PNS: 292134; 176394
-12
-13
-14
-15
Specifications : C,X
CABLE SIDE CONNECTORS : TOOLING OPTIONS
APPLICATION TOOLING
Automated tooling options are also available. Call Tooling Sales at 800-722-1111 (717-810-2082) for more information.
Connector PN
Tooling PN
Description
Application Specification
1385047-3*
1385047-3*
Applicator
408-8040
58074-1
Manual Handle without Head
408-6790
58372-1
AMP CT 2mm (IDC) Head
408-9426
176392-2 thru -15
1729069-1
AMP CT MT Mini Air Terminator
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179610-1
1385047-3*
Applicator
408-8040
179227-1
680216-3*
Applicator
408-8040
179227-4
680216-3*
Applicator
408-8040
179518-1
91572-1**
CERTI-CRIMP Hand Tool
408-8547
1739772-2 thru -15
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AMP CT CONNECTOR STYLES
COMMON TERMINOLOGY
Without Kinked Leg
With Kinked Leg
Solder Tabs
WITH
Locating Boss
WITHOUT
With Boss
A boss is a mechanical
feature that helps
orient the headers
onto the PCB.
Kinked legs are designed to secure the
thru-hole (T/H) headers onto the PCB.
Dual Row Assemblies
Header Styles
Box
Solder tabs are designed to secure
the SMT headers onto the PCB.
Standard
Two Single Row Housings
Box headers offer a
front and back wall
for polarization of
the connector.
Standard headers offer
only a single wall
for polarization of
the connector.
Captivating Holder
Free Hanging
Dual Row Header
Requires a holder to
be used along with two
single row housings.
Panel Mount
Additional Parts
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SINGLE ROW POST HEADER ASSEMBLIES : PANEL-MOUNT
Description
PLATING
PN
Photo
Position to Dash
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
T/H Std Type - Horizontal Mount w/ Kink
TIN
292253
F
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
-11
-12
-13
-14
-15
T/H Std Type - Vertical Mount w/ Kink
TIN
292161
G
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
-11
-12
-13
-14
-15
T/H Box Type - Horizontal Mount w/ Kink
TIN
292250
H
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
-11
-12
-13
-14
-15
T/H Box Type - Vertical Mount w/o Kink
TIN
292133
I
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
-11
-12
-13
-14
-15
T/H Box Type - Vertical Mount w/ Kink
TIN
292132
J
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
-11
-12
-13
-14
-15
SMT Box Type - Horizontal Mount Type w/ Solder Tab, w/o
Boss
TIN
292173
K
-22
-23
-24
-25
-26
-27
-28
-29
SMT Box Type - Horizontal Mount Type w/ Solder Tab, w/
Boss
TIN
292173
K
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
SMT Box Type - Vertical Mount Type w/ Solder Tab, w/o Boss
TIN
292175
L
-22
-23
-24
-25
-26
-27
-28
-29
SMT Box Type - Vertical Mount Type w/ Solder Tab, w/ Boss
(Natural)
TIN
292174
M
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
SMT Box Type - Vertical Mount Type w/ Solder Tab, w/ Boss
(Black)
TIN
292174
M
-22
-23
-24
-25
-26
-27
-28
-29
SMT Std Type - Vertical Mount w/ Boss
TIN
292171
N
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
SMT Std Type - Vertical Mount w/o Boss
TIN
292172
O
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
Mating PNS : (MT) 173977; 179694 or (Crimp) 179228 w/ contact
Specifications : A, D
T/H Box Type - Vertical Mount w/ Kink
Gold
292134
J
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
T/H Box Type - Horizontal Mount w/ Kink
Gold
176394
H
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
Mating PNS : (MT) 173977; 179694 or (Crimp) 179228 w/ 179227-4
DATA AND DEVICES / AMP CT CONNECTOR SERIES
-9
-8
-10
-12
-15
-10
Specifications : A (292134)/ C (176394), D
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RECEPTACLE CONNECTOR HOLDERS FOR DUAL ROW HEADERS
Description
PN
Photo
Receptacle Housing
Captivating Holder
(MT)
175133
R
Receptacle Housing
Captivating Holder Reinforced Retention
(MT)
179608
S
Position to Dash
8
12
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
-8
-12
-16
-18
-20
-22
-24
-26
-28
-30
-16
-18
-20
-22
-24
-26
-28
-30
Mating Part Numbers: (MT) 353293 or (Crimp) 353908 w/ 353907-1 or 353918-1
Receptacle Housing
Captivating Holder Reinforced Retention
(Crimp)
179472
T
-12
-16
-18
Specifications: A, X
-20
-22
-24
-26
Mating PNS : 2 x (Crimp) 179228 w/ contact
-28
-30
Specifications : B
SINGLE ROW PANEL-MOUNT HEADERS
Description
Panel Mount Header
PN
292254
Photo
P
Position to Dash
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
-11
-12
-13
-14
-15
Mating PNS : (MT) 173977; 179694 or (Crimp) 179228 w/ contact
Specifications : A,D
SINGLE ROW POST FREE-HANGING WIRE TO WIRE HEADERS
Description
Free Hanging Header
PN
292156
Photo
Q
Position to Dash
2
3
4
5
6
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
Mating PNS : (MT) 173977; 179694 or (Crimp) 179228 w/ contact
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8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Specifications : A,D
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PRODUCT/APPLICATION SPECIFICATION
RATINGS
Product Specs
Voltage
Operating Current (Amps)
22 AWG
24 AWG
26 AWG
28 AWG
3
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2.5
1.5
A
10860016
125 V (AC DC)
B
10860020
125 V (AC DC)
C
108-5218
125 V AC
D
10860029
125 V AC
E
10860024
125 V AC
1
F
108-60021
125 V AC
1
4
30 AWG
1
Application Specs
X
114-5014
Y
114-5179
Z
114-5103
AMP CT CONNECTOR MOUNT STYLES
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CABLE ASSEMBLIES
For convenience, a selection of double-ended cable assemblies is available. These cable assemblies are useful for prototyping or for
small production runs. For additional sizes, lengths or connector styles, please reach out to the TE sales team or to customer care.
PN
Description
Length
Positions
Housing
PN
Contact
PN
Wire
Gauge
Wire
Temp
Rating
Wire
Voltage
Rating
Wire
Color
2405869-1
AMP CT 2P 300MM
CABLE ASSEMBLY
2-179228-2
300 mm
2
2-179228-2
179227-1
24 AWG
80° C
300 V
Orange
2405869-3
AMP CT 3P 300MM
CABLE ASSEMBLY
2-179228-3
300 mm
3
2-179228-3
179227-1
24 AWG
80° C
300 V
Orange
2405869-4
AMP CT 4P 300MM
CABLE ASSEMBLY
2-179228-4
300 mm
4
2-179228-4
179227-1
24 AWG
80° C
300 V
Orange
2405869-5
AMP CT 5P 300MM
CABLE ASSEMBLY
2-179228-5
300 mm
5
2-179228-5
179227-1
24 AWG
80° C
300 V
Orange
2405869-6
AMP CT 6P 300MM
CABLE ASSEMBLY
2-179228-6
300 mm
6
2-179228-6
179227-1
24 AWG
80° C
300 V
Orange
2405869-7
AMP CT 7P 300MM
CABLE ASSEMBLY
2-179228-7
300 mm
7
2-179228-7
179227-1
24 AWG
80° C
300 V
Orange
2405869-8
AMP CT 8P 300MM
CABLE ASSEMBLY
2-179228-8
300 mm
8
2-179228-8
179227-1
24 AWG
80° C
300 V
Orange
2405869-2
AMP CT 10P 300MM
CABLE ASSEMBLY
3-179228-0
300 mm
10
3-179228-0
179227-1
24 AWG
80° C
300 V
Orange
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What wire gauge will you be using?
More flexibility with wire gauge 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.
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.
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 te.com or call the tooling assistance center at 800-722-1111 or
717-810-2082.
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.
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