| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Category: | |
| Manufacturer: | TE Connectivity |
| Manufacturer Part Number: | TE Connectivity 8-968973-1 |
| Series: | AMP MCP 2.8,AMP MCP Connector System |
| Gender: | Housing for female terminals |
| Number of Rows: | 3 |
| Pitch: | .197 in, 5 mm |
| Voltage: | 28 V DC |
| Row Spacing: | .217 in, 5.5 mm |
| Polarization: | No |
| Body Material: | PBT GF |
| Number of Positions: | 15 |
| GPL: | J96 |
| Packaging: | Carton |
| Operating Temperature Range: | -40 - 120 °C, -40 - 248 °F |
| Circuit Application: | Signal |
| Sealable: | No |
| GPL Description: | Industrial & Commercial Transportation |
| Product Code: | J656 |
| Connector System: | Wire to Wire |
| Length: | 1.22 in |
| Cable Exit Angle: | 180° |
| Height: | 24 mm, .945 in |
| Width: | 1.22 in, 31 mm |
| Mating Tab Width: | .11 in, 2.8 mm |
| Nominal Voltage Architecture: | 12 V, 24 V |
| Body Color: | Other |
| Serviceable: | No |
| Mounting Feature: | Without |
| Terminal Position Assurance: | Yes |
| Connector Position Assurance Capable: | No |
| Hybrid Connector : | No |
| Primary Locking Feature: | On the Terminal |
| Part Aliases: | 8-968973-1 |
| SKU: | AMP8-968973-1 |
8-968973-1
Specifications
Detailed Description
Introducing the MCP2.8 GEH 15P, a key component of the AMP MCP 2.8 Connector System designed for industrial and commercial transportation applications. This female terminal housing features three rows with a 5mm pitch, accommodating a total of 15 positions for signal connections. Constructed from durable PBT GF, it ensures reliable performance in harsh environments with an operating temperature range of -40 to 120°C. The 180° cable exit angle and compact dimensions of 1.22" length, 0.945" height, and 1.22" width offer flexibility in installation. With terminal position assurance and a primary locking feature on the terminal, secure connections are guaranteed. Though not RoHS compliant, this connector excels in non-hi-rel environments, serving as a dependable solution for your automotive connector accessory needs.
For Use With
Product Change Notice
| Effective Date | Description of Change | Download | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/08/2026 | PCN-25-258754 - Location Change. TE Connectivity is transferring the following part number(s) from TE Oostkamp, Belgium to TE ICT Tangier, Morocco. These PNs are TE proprietary designs, therefore considered catalog/general market product. TE reserves the right to move tool back to prior location/supplier based on business need. PPAP and/or sample requests must be submitted within 14 days of PCN submission. | Download | |||
| 11/12/2019 | E-19-011087 - Product Improvement. New housing design has an optimized geometry to make housing more robust. | Download | |||
| 10/25/2019 | P-19-017984 - Manufacturing location change. Following Part Numbers will be transferred from TE Steinach to TE Oostkamp. | Download | |||







