2-968654-1

The 2-968654-1 is a TE Connectivity automotive connector product. TE Connectivity stands as the global leader in automotive connectivity solutions, offering an unmatched range of connector products, terminals, seals, and accessories that serve every vehicle system. With a heritage spanning decades of automotive innovation — through the AMP, Tyco Electronics, and TE Connectivity eras — TE has accumulated unparalleled expertise in designing and manufacturing connectors for the most demanding automotive environments. TE’s automotive connector portfolio includes product families such as MQS (Micro Quadlock System) for body electronics, MCON for multi-circuit applications, AMP MCP for high-power/powertrain use, AMPSEAL for sealed industrial/heavy-duty applications, and many specialized product lines for sensors, lighting, and high-voltage EV applications. Each of these product families is designed and qualified to meet specific application requirements and industry standards including USCAR performance specifications and LV214 European automotive connector qualification. TE automotive connectors undergo rigorous testing for temperature cycling, vibration, mechanical shock, salt spray corrosion, chemical resistance, current cycling, and durability to ensure reliable performance throughout the vehicle lifetime. With the industry’s transition toward vehicle electrification, autonomous driving, and connected car technologies, TE continues to expand its automotive connector portfolio with new high-voltage, high-speed data, and sensor connector solutions.

Automotive connectors provide the critical electrical interface between different segments of a vehicle’s wiring harness, or between the harness and various electrical and electronic components. The fundamental operating principle involves two precisely mated connector halves — a plug and a receptacle — that contain corresponding male and female contacts. When the connector halves are joined, spring-loaded female receptacle contacts engage with male tab or pin contacts, creating multiple metal-to-metal contact points with low and stable electrical resistance. The contact normal force (provided by the spring design of the female contact) is carefully engineered to be high enough to ensure reliable contact under vibration and thermal cycling, yet low enough to allow reasonable insertion force. The connector housing — typically molded from PBT, PA66, or PPS engineering thermoplastics — performs multiple functions: it aligns the contacts precisely for mating, provides electrical insulation between adjacent circuits, protects the contacts from physical damage, and incorporates locking features to prevent accidental disengagement. Sealed connectors add elastomeric sealing elements at the wire entries (single wire seals) and at the mating interface (interface seals) to prevent moisture and contaminant ingress, achieving IP ratings up to IP6K9K. Additional features like Connector Position Assurance (CPA), Terminal Position Assurance (TPA), and polarization keys further ensure correct assembly and reliable performance.

Note: The specific pin configuration for 2-968654-1 depends on the exact product variant. For typical TE automotive connectors:

• Contact Types: Male (tab/pin) and female (receptacle/socket)
• Contact Sizes: Ranging from 0.5mm to 6.3mm tab width depending on series
• Configurations: Single row, dual row, or multi-row layouts
• Wire Compatibility: Various wire gauge ranges per contact type
• Plating Options: Tin, silver, or gold plating per application requirement
• Keying: Multiple keying/color coding options prevent mismating

Please consult the official TE Connectivity product catalog or datasheet for part number 2-968654-1 to obtain exact product specifications, pin assignments, dimensional data, and performance characteristics.

• Body Control Systems: Used in body control modules and related sub-systems including door modules, window regulators, mirror controls, keyless entry, and lighting control
• Powertrain Electronics: Deployed in engine and transmission control systems for sensor and actuator connections requiring reliable automotive-grade performance
• Safety Systems: Provides connections for vehicle safety systems including airbag modules, ABS/ESC controllers, and crash sensor circuits
• Instrumentation and Displays: Used in instrument clusters, head-up displays, and driver information systems for both power and signal connections
• Infotainment Systems: Connects audio, navigation, telematics, and connectivity modules in the vehicle infotainment system
• HVAC and Climate Control: Used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for control panels, blower motors, and actuator connections
• Lighting Systems: Provides connections for exterior lighting (headlights, taillights) and interior ambient lighting systems
• Electric Vehicle Low-Voltage Systems: Used in EV and hybrid vehicles for low-voltage control circuits in battery management, charging, and auxiliary systems