TE Connectivity MTA 156 Connectors Overview

Mass termination of wire provides the lowest applied cost because it drastically reduces the labor content of virtually any cable or harness assembly required. The MTA-156 IDC connector system is a wire-to-board and wire-to-wire system with contacts in a single row on .156 [3.96] centerline. The design features wire feed-through capability for daisy-chain applications. Insulation displacement contacts are used to terminate a wide range of conductor sizes. Ribbon cable can also be terminated when the appropriate receptacle assembly and strain relief cover are used. Header assemblies for board mount applications include right-angle and vertical mount products available in through-hole and surface mount configurations.

Features:

• Connectors and headers for positions 2-24
• Terminates 18-26 AWG discrete wire or notched ribbon cable
• Molded ribs on housing prevent reverse mating
• Color coded housing for wire gage
• Insulation Displacement Contacts (IDC) eliminates need to strip wires
• Connectors and headers, except shrouded headers, are end-to-end stackable
• Contacts are lubricated for fretting corrosion protection
• 600V, up to 12.5A contact rating
• Tin, 15 & 30 gold plating options
• Audible latch for wire-to-wire (posted) housings

Applications:

• Garage door openers
• Gasoline pumps
• Household appliances
• Coin changers / vending machines
• Fitness equipment

See also:
MTA 156 Connectors Catalog (.pdf) for more product information, specifications, applications and ordering information.