1-968851-1

Automotive Connectors MCP-2,8 BU-KONTAKT Reel of 3500

# 1-968851-1 – Automotive Connector Socket Contact – TE Connectivity

The 1-968851-1 from TE Connectivity is a high-reliability crimp socket contact designed for demanding automotive and industrial interconnection applications. Engineered for secure and efficient electrical connections, this component is part of the trusted MCP series and ensures robust performance in harsh environments. PCX supplies this component with guaranteed quality, reliable inventory, and fast shipping to keep your production lines moving.

## Key Features
– **Series:** MCP
– **Contact Type:** Socket
– **Termination Method:** Crimp
– **Compatible Wire Gauge:** 13-17 AWG
– **Contact Finish:** Tin
– **Finish Thickness:** 39.4µin (1.00µm)
– **Packaging Options:** Tape & Reel (TR), Cut Tape (CT)
– **Status:** Active

## Technical Details
This rectangular connector contact is designed for use within the broader MCP connector system. The tin plating offers excellent corrosion resistance and reliable conductivity. The precise crimp termination is engineered for a gas-tight connection, ensuring long-term reliability and vibration resistance, which is critical in automotive applications. The part is designed for automated assembly processes, making it ideal for high-volume manufacturing.

## Common Applications
– Automotive wiring harnesses
– Industrial control systems
– Sensor and actuator connections
– Power distribution modules
– Transportation and heavy equipment electronics

## About the Manufacturer: TE Connectivity
TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Their broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions are proven in the most demanding environments, enabling transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy, data communications, and the home.

TE’s rigorous testing and validation processes ensure that every component, including the MCP series contacts, meets the highest standards of performance and durability. Their deep application expertise and commitment to innovation have made them a trusted partner to engineers and manufacturers worldwide for decades.

## About Automotive Connector Contacts
Connector contacts are the fundamental components that create the electrical pathway within any connector system. They are responsible for the physical and electrical interface between a wire and the connector housing. The reliability of the entire electrical connection depends on the quality, material, and design of these contacts.

In automotive applications, contacts must withstand extreme temperatures, constant vibration, exposure to fluids, and other harsh conditions. A high-quality contact, like the 1-968851-1, ensures minimal voltage drop, stable signal integrity, and long-term performance, preventing failures that can lead to system malfunctions. Selecting the correct contact is critical for the safety, functionality, and longevity of any electronic system.

## Packaging
PCX offers this component in manufacturer-original packaging to ensure integrity, including Tape & Reel (TR) for automated assembly and Cut Tape (CT) for prototyping or smaller production runs.

## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

**Question:** What connector housings are compatible with the 1-968851-1 contact?
**Answer:** This contact is designed for use with TE Connectivity’s MCP series connector housings. Please consult the official datasheet for specific mating housing part numbers.

**Question:** What is the benefit of a tin contact finish?
**Answer:** Tin offers excellent solderability and good corrosion resistance at a lower cost than precious metal platings like gold, making it a reliable and cost-effective choice for many applications.

**Question:** Is this contact suitable for high-vibration environments?
**Answer:** Yes. The crimp termination style is designed to create a gas-tight, secure connection that is highly resistant to loosening under vibration, a key requirement for automotive and transportation applications.

**Question:** What tooling is recommended for crimping this contact?
**Answer:** TE Connectivity recommends using their approved application tooling to ensure a proper and reliable crimp that meets all specification requirements. The datasheet provides specific tooling references.

**Question:** Can I order a small quantity for prototyping?
**Answer:** Absolutely. PCX provides flexible purchasing options, including Cut Tape, to support your prototyping and low-volume needs without minimum order quantities.

**Question:** Why is the contact finish thickness specified?
**Answer:** The thickness of the contact finish (1.00µm) is critical for ensuring sufficient durability, corrosion resistance, and stable electrical performance over the product’s lifetime and through mating cycles.

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**Disclaimer:** *Product image is for representational purposes only. Please refer to the datasheet for exact specifications.*

**Datasheet:** For complete technical information, please review the [datasheet hosted on PCXCo.com](https://www.masterelectronics.com/productfiles/mf-amp/eng_cs_1307998-2_gad_amp_mcp_1209.pdf).

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