| 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 |
| Operating Temperature Range: | -40 - 120 °C, -40 - 248 °F |
| Circuit Application: | Signal |
| Sealable: | No |
| 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
Enhance your automotive connectivity with the MCP2.8 GEH 15P housing for female terminals, part of the AMP MCP 2.8 Connector System. Designed for signal circuit applications, this housing features 15 positions in three rows with a pitch of 5mm, ideal for secure wire-to-wire connections. With a voltage rating of 28V DC and a wide operating temperature range from -40 to 120°C, it ensures reliable performance in demanding industrial and commercial transportation environments. The PBT GF body material guarantees durability, while the 180° cable exit angle offers flexibility in installation. Meeting industry standards for quality and compliance, this housing is a essential component for your automotive connectivity needs.
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 | |||
| 11/10/2025 | PCN-25-261149 - Location Change. This is a notification only that our current shipping location will change as described Current location: TE Connectivity Corporation El Paso Distribution Center, 1740 Joe Battle Blvd. Bldg 3, El Paso TX 79936 USA (DUNS 119171131), New location: ML1 Hermosillo, HL30-HL40 Distribution Center Address: Corcom /Calle Latitud Sur No. 74, Parque Industrial Latitud, Hermosillo, Sonora, M xico, C.P. 83175 (DUNS Code: 81-2819-636). Tucson Cross-Dock Address: TE Connectivity / ILS, 8350 East Old Vail Road, Tucson, AZ, 85747 USA. No fit/form/function change, No manufacturing location change, No materials change related to this notification. | 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 | |||

