Mini-Universal MATE-N-LOK*
Connectors
Application Specification
114-16017
16 JUN 20
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NOTE
All numerical values are in metric units [with U.S. customary units in brackets]. Dimensions are in millimeters [and inches].
Unless otherwise specified, dimensions have a tolerance of ±0.13 [±.005] and angles have a tolerance of ±2°. Figures and
illustrations are for identification only and are not drawn to scale.
1. INTRODUCTION
This specification covers the requirements for application of Mini-Universal MATE-N-LOK* connectors for free-
hanging, panel-mount, and printed circuit (pc) board applications. These connectors provide a reliable and
economic means of grouping multiple-lead connections in computers, computer/peripheral equipment,
business machines, entertainment centers, and appliances.
The connectors are available in hermaphroditic housing and positively polarized: plug housing, vertical pin
header, right-angle pin header, and cap housing. The housings accept socket contacts and pin contacts. Each
contact features a contact stop to ensure proper insertion depth of the contact in the contact cavity of the
housing. The contacts are available in strip form for machine application and loose piece for manual tooling
application.
The hermaphroditic housing is available with 2, 3, or 4 circuits for free-hanging applications. The cap housing is
available in 1, 2, or 3 circuits for free-hanging application and 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, or 15 circuits for panel
mounting or free-hanging application.
The plug housing and vertical pin header is available with 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, or 24
circuits; the vertical blind-mate pin header is available in 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, or 15 circuits for panel mounting or
free-hanging application. The right-angle pin header is available in 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, or 24
circuits for pc board application.
Seals are available to be installed onto the connectors to ensure a sealed assembly. The interface seal
protects the connecting point between mating connectors, the cavity plug seal protects the opening of an
unused contact cavity, and the wire seal protects the opening around the contact cavity containing a contact or
sealing plug. See
408-16017
for more information and sealed connector assembly instructions.
The connectors are polarized for proper mating. The contact cavities with chamfered edges (each forming a “D”
shaped opening) at the mating face of the connector provide proper connector alignment, and the location of
these cavities ensure proper connector orientation. Because mating connectors must have identical number of
positions, the location of these cavities is specific to the connector positions. Keying plugs are available for
further assurance of proper mating.
When the connectors are properly mated, positive locking mechanisms (locking latch on plug housing and
locking tab on cap housing and pin headers) prevent accidental disengagement of mated connectors.
DANGER
To avoid personal injury, these connectors are not to be used for interrupting current.
When corresponding with personnel, use the terminology provided in this specification to facilitate your
inquiries for information. Basic terms and features of this product are provided in Figure 1.
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Chamfered
Edges
Locking Tab
Standoff
Figure 1 (continued)
Plug Housing
(Sealed Connector System)
Gang Seal
Figure 1 (end)
2. REFERENCE MATERIAL
2.1. Revision Summary
Combined information with 114-13089
2.2. Customer Assistance
Reference Product Base Part Number 770166, 794895 and Product Code 1311, 7167 are representative of
Mini-Universal MATE-N-LOK connectors and seals. Use of these numbers will identify the product line and help
you to obtain product and tooling information when visiting
www.te.com
or calling the number at the bottom of
page 1.
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2.3. Drawings
Customer drawings for product part numbers are available from
www.te.com.
Information contained in the
customer drawing takes priority.
2.4. Specifications
Product Specification
108-5138
provides product performance and test results for connectors (94V-0), and
108-
5151
provides expected performance and test results for connectors (94V-2). Product Specification
108-1542
provides product performance and test information for the plug housing, and
108-1543
provides product
performance and test information for the header assembly. Product Specification
108-1542-1
provides product
performance and test information for the refrigerator door hinge connectors, and
108-1542-2
provides product
performance and test information for the splash-proof seals (interface seal, wire seal, and cavity plug seal).
2.5. Instructional Material
Instruction sheets (408-series) provide product assembly instructions or tooling setup and operation procedures
and customer manuals (409-series) provide machine setup and operating procedures. Instructional material
that pertain to this product are:
408-16017
Instruction Sheet
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Mini-Universal MATE-N-LOK* Connector System
408-3234
408-4118
408-4148
408-4443
408-7347
408-8040
408-8059
408-8547
408-9965
Mini-Universal MATE-N-LOK Connectors
Extraction Tool 189727-1
Straight Action Hand Tool 90710-2
Straight Action Hand Tool 90717-2
Insertion Tool 91002-1
Heavy Duty Miniature Quick-Change Applicators (Side-Feed)
General Preventative Maintenance for Applicators
CERTI-CRIMP* II Straight Action Hand Tools 91522-1 and 91536-1
PRO-CRIMPER* III Hand Crimping Tool 90870-1
408-35042
Ocean 2.0 Side Feed Applicators Instruction Sheet
408-35046
Ocean 2.0 End Feed Applicators Instruction Sheet
409-10204
AMP 3K 2161400-[ ] and AMP 5K 2161500-[ ] Terminating Machines
409-32035
AMP-O-LECTRIC Model GII and GII+ Terminators 2217000-[ ]
2.6. Manual
Manual
402-40
is available upon request and can be used as a guide in soldering. This manual provides
information on various flux types and characteristics along with the commercial designation and flux removal
procedures. A checklist is attached to the manual as a guide for information on soldering problems.
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1. Safety
Do not stack product shipping containers so high that the containers buckle or deform.
3.2. Storage
A. Ultraviolet Light
Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light may deteriorate the chemical composition used in the product
material.
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B. Shelf Life
The product should remain in the shipping containers until ready for use to prevent deformation to
components. The product should be used on a first in, first out basis to avoid storage contamination that
could adversely affect performance.
Seals must be stored in sealed plastic bags to prevent seals from drying and cracking.
C. Chemical Exposure
Do not store product near any chemical listed below as they may cause stress corrosion cracking in the
material.
Alkalies
Amines
Ammonia
Carbonates
Citrates
Nitrites
Phosphates Citrates
Sulfur Nitrites
Sulfur Compounds
Tartrates
3.3. Wire Selection and Preparation
The contacts used in unsealed applications accept stranded wire sizes 30 to 16 AWG within the insulation
diameter range listed in Figure 2.
The contacts used in sealed applications accept stranded copper or tin-coated wire sizes 26 to 18 AWG with an
insulation diameter range of 1.02-2.11 [.040-.083]. See Figure 2.
CONTACT
WIRE SIZE
(AWG)
Strip
26-22
22-18
770901
770903
PIN
Loose Piece
770985
770987
Strip
770902
770904
SOCKET
Loose Piece
770986
770988
Figure 2
The wire insulation shall be stripped to a length from 3.20 to 3.71 [.126 to .146] for one-wire crimping and 3.50
to 3.99 [.138 to .157] for two-wire crimping. See Figure 3.
NOTE
Two-wire crimping is not compatible with wire seal applications.
CAUTION
Care must be taken not to nick, scrape, or cut any part of the wire during the stripping operation. There must be no loose wire
strands and the conductors must not be cut. The wire insulation must be round and there must be no flaws, dents, or other
damage.
Note:
Not to Scale
Strip Length
Figure 3
For wires using individual wire seals, prepare the wire by stripping the wire to the dimensions specified in
Figure 3. Install the wire seal onto the wire, flanged end (end opposite the throat) first. Ensure that the wire seal
is located such that the wire insulation is flush with or extends beyond the wire seal to the dimensions stated in
Figure 4.
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Figure 4
NOTE
The wire seal must be installed onto the wire before or after stripping the wire. It is recommended to install the wire seal after
stripping the wire; however, if installing before stripping the wire, the wire seal must be protected from being damaged during
the stripping operation.
CAUTION
After installation, there must be no flaws or other damage to the wire seal or wire strands, and the shape of the wire seal must
be maintained.
3.4. Contact Crimp Requirements
A. Carrier Cutoff Tab and Burr
The cutoff tab is the remaining portion of the carrier strip after the contact is cut from the strip. There shall
be no burrs that exceed the dimensions given in Figure 5 on the cutoff tab. The carrier cutoff tab length
shall not exceed the dimension given in Figure 5.
B. Crimp Height
The insulation barrel shall be formed around but not cut into the wire insulation. The wire barrel and
insulation barrel crimp height and width is given in Figure 5.
NOTE
The applied crimp dimension (within the function range of the product) is dependent on the
termination tooling being used. Refer to the documentation (applicator logs and instruction
sheets) supplied with the termination tooling for the applied crimp height.
C. Contact Stop
The contact stop must not be crimped. Any deformation to the contact stop will compromise the insertion
depth of the contact in the contact cavity of the housing.
D. Flash
The flash is the formation that may appear on both sides of the wire barrel as the result of crimping. Flash
must not exceed the dimension shown in Figure 5.
E. Front and Rear Bellmouths
The front bellmouth shall be visible. The rear bellmouth shall conform to the dimensions given in Figure 5.
F. Wire Location
The wire conductors must be visible within the transition area (between the wire barrel and insulation
barrel). The wire insulation may be visible within the transition area. Wire strands must not extend beyond
the height of the wire barrel. The conductor ends must be flush with, or extend beyond, the end of the wire
barrel to the dimension shown in Figure 5.
G. Locking Lances
The locking lances shall not be deformed in any way. The position of each locking lance, measured from
the body of the contact to the tip of the locking lance, must be within the specified limit in Figure 5.
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