5-962886-1

The 5-962886-1 is a TE Connectivity MQS (Micro Quadlock System) series tab terminal — a male pin contact with 0.63mm tab width, designed for crimp termination to 0.25-0.35mm² (23-22 AWG) wire. As part of TE’s industry-standard MQS connector system — one of the most widely adopted automotive connector platforms globally — these terminals provide reliable electrical connections for signal and low-power circuits in automotive body electronics. The terminal features a stamped and formed construction from copper alloy base material with tin plating on the mating interface for low contact resistance and corrosion resistance. The F-Crimp design provides both conductor crimp (for electrical connection) and insulation crimp (for strain relief), ensuring a robust and reliable wire termination. The 5-962886-1 is specifically a sealable version compatible with Single Wire Seals (SWS), making it suitable for use in sealed MQS connector applications where moisture ingress protection is required. With a 7.5A current rating and -40°C to +120°C operating temperature range, these terminals meet USCAR and automotive OEM requirements for body electronics applications. The terminals are supplied on 13″ reels with 9,000 pieces per reel, optimized for fully automated crimping machines in high-volume wire harness manufacturing. TE’s MQS terminals are also available with other plating options (silver and gold) for applications requiring higher corrosion resistance or lower contact resistance.

Electrical connector terminals like the MQS tab terminal work by creating a reliable metal-to-metal contact interface between two mating connector halves. The male tab terminal (5-962886-1) inserts into a female receptacle contact, where spring beams in the receptacle provide normal force that presses against the tab surfaces, creating multiple contact points with low electrical resistance. The terminal is made from high-conductivity copper alloy that has been stamped and formed into the precise tab shape. The mating surfaces are plated with tin (or other materials like silver or gold, depending on the variant) to protect against corrosion and ensure stable contact resistance over the product lifetime. The wire termination end uses an F-Crimp design featuring two crimp barrels — a conductor crimp barrel that compresses around the stripped wire strands to create a gas-tight electrical connection, and an insulation crimp barrel that grips the wire insulation for mechanical strain relief. The locking lance (a small tab that protrudes from the terminal body) engages with a feature in the connector housing when the terminal is fully inserted, preventing the terminal from being pulled back out of the housing. For sealed applications, a Single Wire Seal (SWS) is fitted over the wire before crimping, and this seal sits in a cavity in the connector housing to prevent moisture from traveling along the wire into the connector interior. Together, these features ensure reliable electrical performance throughout the vehicle lifetime.

The 5-962886-1 is a single tab terminal (male pin contact) with the following structure:

• Mating End (Tab): 0.63mm wide flat tab that inserts into female receptacle contacts to create the electrical connection
• Body Section: Includes locking lance that retains the terminal in the connector housing
• Wire Crimp Section (F-Crimp): Two crimp barrels — conductor crimp (for stripped wire strands) and insulation crimp (for wire insulation strain relief)
• Seal Area: Section where the Single Wire Seal (SWS) is positioned for sealed connector applications

Wire Compatibility:

• Wire size: 0.25 – 0.35 mm² (23 – 22 AWG)
• Insulation diameter: 1.15 – 1.6 mm
• Base material: Copper
• Plating: Tin (Sn)
• Crimp type: F-Crimp (requires appropriate crimp applicator tool)

• Wiring Harness Manufacturing: The primary application — these terminals are crimped to wire ends by automated crimping machines and inserted into MQS connector housings to create complete automotive wiring harness assemblies
• Body Control Modules (BCM): Used extensively in BCM wire harnesses for connecting various body electronic functions including lighting, wipers, door locks, window control, and keyless entry
• Door Module Wiring: Deployed in door wiring harnesses for window regulator motors, central locking actuators, mirror adjustment motors, door handle switches, and ambient lighting
• Instrument Panel Wiring: Used throughout dashboard harnesses for instrument cluster connections, HVAC controls, audio systems, switch packs, indicator lights, and display modules
• Interior Lighting Circuits: Connects dome lights, reading lights, vanity mirror lights, ambient lighting strips, and footwell lighting to the vehicle electrical system
• Sealed Under-Dash Connections: Used in sealed MQS connectors for circuits that may be exposed to moisture, such as footwell areas and cabin connections near firewall penetrations
• HVAC System Wiring: Connects climate control panels, blower motor control modules, air door actuators, and temperature sensors in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system
• Seat Control Wiring: Used in seat wiring harnesses for power seat motors, seat heating elements, position sensors, seatbelt reminder switches, and memory seat modules