# 179956-3

**Manufacturer:** TE Connectivity (TE)  
**MPN:** `179956-3`

## Specifications

| Attribute | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand name | TE Connectivity (TE) |
| Manufacturer name | TE Connectivity (TE) |
| Manufacturer | TE Connectivity (TE) |
| Category | Rectangular Connector Contacts |
| CategoryL1 | Connectors |
| CategoryL2 | Rectangular Connectors |
| CategoryL3 | Rectangular Connector Contacts |
| moq | 1 |
| MPN | 179956-3 |
| multiple | 1 |
| qtyInStock | 0 |
| SKU | 179956-3 |
| tierMinQty1 | 1 |
| Contact Type | Socket |
| Contact Mating Area Plating Material | Gold |
| Operating Voltage | 630 |
| Contact Retention | With |
| Connector System | Wire-to-Wire |
| Wire/Cable Type | Discrete Wire, Stranded |
| Connector & Contact Terminates To | Wire & Cable |
| Glow Wire Rating | Standard Part - Not Glow Wire |
| Barrel Type | Open Barrel |
| Product Type | Contact |
| Contact Underplating Material | Nickel |
| Contact Classification | Power |
| Contact Base Material | Copper Alloy |
| Contact Current Rating (Max) | 30 |
| Contact Mating Area Plating Thickness : 76 ?m [ 29 92 ?in | .76 ?m [ 29.92 ?in ] |
| Underplate Material Thickness : 1 3 ?m [ 51 18 ?in | 1.3 ?m [ 51.18 ?in ] |
| Termination Method to Wire & Cable | Crimp |
| Contact Retention Type | Locking Lance |
| Wire/Cable Size | 12 ? 10 AWG, 3.08 ? 5.5 mm? |
| Accepts Wire Insulation Diameter Range : 4 ? 5 2 mm [ 157 ? 204 in | 4 ? 5.2 mm [ .157 ? .204 in ] |
| Overall Length : 23 4 mm [ 921 in | 23.4 mm [ .921 in ] |
| Operating Temperature Range : -55 ? 105 ?C [ -67 ? 221 ?F | -55 ? 105 ?C [ -67 ? 221 ?F ] |
| For Use With | Tab Contact |
| Wire Range Mark | M |
| Packaging Quantity | 1200 |
| Packaging Method | Reel |

## Distributor availability

| Distributor | SKU | Price (USD) | Qty | Stock | MOQ |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TE Connectivity | 179956-3 |  |  | None | 1 |

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