Datasheet

114- 40005
Rev H 3 of 9
3.2. Cable Selection and Preparation
The IDC contacts in AMP--LATCH receptacles are designed to accept PVC--insulated cable wires with 26 or 28
AWG conductors. Insulation materials other than standard PVC must be submitted to TE Engineering for
evaluation before use. The types of cables that can be used are shown in Figure 2. Also shown is the initial cut
to be made, regardless of the cable type, using a guillotine--type cutting tool. Contact your TE representative
for current tool recommendations for cutting and notching of cables.
Initial Cable Cut
(For All Cable Types)
-- A --
0.25 [.010] A
CABLE
CONDUCTOR DIMENSION
C
A
B
L
E
TYPE
SIZE (AWG) TYPE “A” “B”
Standard Planar
26
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0
9
4
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0
3
7
]
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a
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d
P
l
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n
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r
or Ribbon
28
S
tran
d
e
d
or
S
o
l
i
d
0.94
[
.037
]
Woven (Discrete Wire) 28 Stranded or Solid 0.79 [.031]
(Total Number
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f
C
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M
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1
)
All Shielded Types 28 Stranded or Solid 0.81 [.032]
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f
C
on
d
uctors
M
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nus 1
)
x 1.27 [.050]
Jacketed Flat 28 Stranded or Solid 0.86 [.034]
Twisted--Pair FLat 28 Stranded 1.09 [.043]
Figure 2 (cont’d)