CA-16 · TE Connectivity Cable Assemblies

TE Connectivity
Cable Assemblies.

TE Connectivity (formerly Tyco / AMP) cable assemblies across MQS, JPT, MCP, AMPSEAL, AMPMODU, Multilock, Junior Power Timer, HVA280 EV, and TE-Deutsch families. Crimped on TE Pro-Crimper III with the matching die set per AMP application spec. Authorized distribution sourcing — COC retained, counterfeit-clone risk gated at intake.

Submit RFQ ← All Cable Assembly

[CA / TE-CONNECTIVITY]

WorkmanshipIPC-620 C3

Lead time48h proto

Min order1 unit

First-pass yield99.7%

Procurement Friction · WHERE_IT_SLIPS

Where most te connectivity programs slip.

PAIN-0101

Wrong terminal-to-housing match

TE AMP MQS terminal 967640 inserted into a TE Junior Power Timer (JPT) housing because both look like small black plastic — connector partial-mates, signal mapping is wrong.

PAIN-0202

Generic crimper on a 0.64 mm MQS

TE MQS 0.64 mm pitch terminal crimped with a generic crimper instead of TE Pro-Crimper III with the MQS die set — pull-force varies 30%, OEM PPAP rejects.

PAIN-0303

AMPSEAL contact lock cap missing

AMPSEAL connector assembled without the contact lock cap engaged — contacts back out under vibration, harness fails OEM qualification.

PAIN-0404

Tyco vs TE branding confusion

Old Tyco-branded part number on the customer BOM, supplier looks up the legacy SKU on grey market, ends up with a clone — AMP application spec not met.

Capability Stack · WHY_VEINWIRE

Where we move the dial.

F-0101

TE Pro-Crimper III tooling

TE Pro-Crimper III frames with AMP-spec die library for MQS, JPT, MCP, AMPMODU, AMPSEAL, Junior Power Timer, HVA280. Annual ISO 17025 calibration.

F-0202

AMP application spec discipline

Every TE / AMP terminal built to its AMP-114 / AMP-108 / AMP-138 application sheet. Pull-force minimum, crimp-height, bell-mouth verified to the spec, not to a generic UL 758 floor.

F-0303

Authorized TE distribution

Sourced through Heilind, Avnet, TTI, Mouser, Digi-Key with per-lot COC. Legacy Tyco-branded parts cross-referenced to current TE SKU at intake.

F-0404

TPA / lock-cap verification

Terminal Position Assurance (TPA) secondary lock and AMPSEAL contact lock cap verified seated under 5× magnification before housing close.

F-0505

Full TE family stock

MQS (0.64 mm signal), MCP (1.5 / 2.8 mm power), JPT (Junior Power Timer 2.8 mm), AMPMODU MTE / MOD II (signal headers), AMPSEAL (sealed automotive), Multilock 040 / 070, HVA280 EV HV.

F-0606

TE-Deutsch capable

TE-Deutsch IPD / DTHD assemblies built per TE-Deutsch consolidated catalog with HDT-48-00 / HDT-04-04 tooling.

Spec Table · TECH_PARAMS

Build envelope.

Signal connectors	MQS 0.64 mm (PA 12-conductor), AMPMODU MTE / MOD II / MOD IV (header), MCON-1.2 (mini-MQS), Junior Power Timer (signal).
Power connectors	MCP 1.5 / 2.8 / 6.3 mm, Junior Power Timer 2.8 mm, Multilock 040 / 070, AMPSEAL 35 / 16-position.
EV / HV	TE HVA280 (200-400 A), TE Connectivity Heavy Head HV connector, TE Subminiature Power Module (SPM) HV.
Sealed / harsh-env	AMPSEAL 16 / 35-position (IP67), AMPSEAL 16 SR, TE-Deutsch DT-compatible.
Wire AWG	26-32 AWG (MQS, AMPMODU signal), 16-22 AWG (MCP / JPT), 14-18 AWG (Multilock), 2/0 AWG (HVA280).
Current rating	2 A (MQS), 6 A (MCP 1.5 mm), 13 A (JPT 2.8 mm), 25 A (MCP 6.3 mm), 200-400 A (HVA280).
Voltage rating	60-300 VAC standard. 1000 VDC on HVA280 EV HV.
Seal rating	IP67 (AMPSEAL, AMPSEAL 16), IP69K on stainless variants.
Workmanship	IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 2 / 3, IATF 16949 PPAP.
Lead time	Prototype 48-72 h on stocked MQS / JPT / MCP. Production 100-5,000 units 7-12 business days.

Fab Protocol · BUILD_PIPELINE

From PO to ship.

PR-0101

Part-family verification

TE / legacy Tyco part number cross-referenced to current authorized TE SKU. Family (MQS vs MCP vs JPT) confirmed at BOM intake before kit-pull.

PR-0202

AMP application spec pull

Engineering pulls the AMP-114 / AMP-108 / AMP-138 application sheet for every terminal, attaches to traveler.

PR-0303

Pro-Crimper III setup

TE Pro-Crimper III loaded with die matched to terminal + AWG. First-article crimp cross-section verified under microscope.

PR-0404

Crimp + insertion + TPA

Operator crimps to AMP spec, seats terminal in housing, engages TPA / AMPSEAL contact lock cap. Visual verification.

PR-0505

Pull-force sample

First-article 100% pull-tested. Production lot AQL 1.0 destructive sample pull-tested to AMP application spec minimum.

PR-0606

Continuity + ship

100% CIRRIS continuity. Visual under 5× magnification, lot release signed, ship.

Use Cases · APPLICATIONS

Where this ships.

Automotive body harness

TE MQS, MCP, Junior Power Timer harnesses for passenger car interior wiring, body control, lighting.

Automotive powertrain

AMPSEAL 16 / 35-position sealed harnesses for engine control, transmission, fuel system.

EV high-voltage interconnect

TE HVA280 200-400 A HV harnesses for EV battery pack to inverter, inverter to motor.

Industrial control panels

TE Multilock 040 / 070 and AMPMODU MOD II harnesses for industrial machinery control cabinets.

Heavy-truck / off-road

TE-Deutsch DT-compatible IPD harnesses for commercial vehicle, off-road, agricultural OEM programs.

White-goods appliance

TE FASTON, AMP Mini-MQS, MCP harnesses for refrigerator, washer, dryer, HVAC unit internal wiring.

Field Cases · ANONYMIZED CUSTOMER DELIVERIES

Real programs, real numbers.

Customer names redacted; specifications, volumes, and outcomes are preserved as delivered.

Currency-technology OEM·India·2021 → 2022

During mass production of currency-processing harnesses, specific TE Connectivity components faced global shortages.

Challenge: Shortages of 3M cables and specific TE Connectivity connectors (e.g., 342101-1) threatened to extend lead times beyond the required 2-3 weeks per PO.
Solution: Proactively sourced alternative high-quality TE-equivalent connectors from authorized distribution with equivalent UL certifications and AMP-application-spec pull-force ratings. Negotiated acceptable alternatives with the customer's engineering team while keeping the AMP application-spec discipline intact.
Result: Maintained delivery schedules despite global component shortages, keeping the multi-PO TE harness program on track without line-down events.

Verified specs

TE part 342101-1
3M cables
Lead time 2-3 weeks
UL-certified alternatives

The single biggest TE / AMP defect we catch is wrong-family contact-housing mating. AMP MQS 0.64 mm and TE MCON-1.2 look almost identical in operator hand — one is rated 2 A, the other rated 4 A, the housings physically accept either contact for the first 30 N of mating force. We segregate stock by full TE part number and color-code bin, and we cross-reference every legacy Tyco SKU to its current TE catalog entry at BOM intake. That single discipline eliminates the most preventable category of TE harness defects.

Tori YangSales Manager · VeinWireLinkedIn →

FAQ · SPEC_QUERIES

Procurement questions.

Are you tooled for the full TE Pro-Crimper III die library?+

Yes — TE Pro-Crimper III frames with die sets for MQS, MCP (1.5 / 2.8 / 6.3 mm), Junior Power Timer, AMPMODU MTE / MOD II, AMPSEAL, Multilock 040 / 070, HVA280. Annual ISO 17025 calibration with cert records on file.

Will you build to AMP application spec sheet?+

Yes — engineering pulls the AMP-114 / AMP-108 / AMP-138 application sheet PDF for every TE terminal in the BOM and attaches it to the traveler. Pull-force, crimp-height, bell-mouth are checked against the application spec — not against a generic UL 758 floor.

Can you cross-reference legacy Tyco part numbers to current TE SKU?+

Yes — Tyco-to-TE cross-reference is part of every BOM intake. Some legacy Tyco SKUs have been superseded or rationalized; we flag any obsolete or no-longer-stocked TE SKU at quote time before the customer commits.

Do you build TE HVA280 for EV programs?+

Yes — TE HVA280 200-400 A HV connector assemblies for EV battery pack and inverter interconnect. IATF 16949 PPAP Level 3 standard, hipot 1500 VAC 1 second on every assembly, backshell torque verified per OEM tier-1 spec.

What is the difference between AMP MQS and TE MCON-1.2?+

Both are sub-1 mm signal terminals. MQS is 0.64 mm pitch and is the TE 'standard' fine-pitch signal terminal; MCON-1.2 is 1.2 mm pitch and is rated for slightly higher current. Operator pulls by full part number from segregated bins to prevent cross-family contact insertion.

Sibling specs

Industries served

Capability deep-dives

Engage · RFQ_INTAKE

Quote your te connectivity program.

Drop drawings, BOM, or rough concept. Engineering reviews within 4 business hours. NDA available on request.

Back to Cable Assembly hub

Engage · CTA_002

Quote your TE / AMP harness program.

Send TE part numbers, AWG, AMP application spec sheet number. DFM with tool + application-spec confirmation back within 4 business hours. Response within 4 business hours. No obligation. Drawings stay under NDA.

Request Free Quote Contact an Engineer

sales@oemcableassembly.com WhatsApp +8617692996966

Loading module…

TE Connectivity
Cable Assemblies.

Signal connectors

MQS 0.64 mm (PA 12-conductor), AMPMODU MTE / MOD II / MOD IV (header), MCON-1.2 (mini-MQS), Junior Power Timer (signal).

Power connectors

MCP 1.5 / 2.8 / 6.3 mm, Junior Power Timer 2.8 mm, Multilock 040 / 070, AMPSEAL 35 / 16-position.

EV / HV

TE HVA280 (200-400 A), TE Connectivity Heavy Head HV connector, TE Subminiature Power Module (SPM) HV.

Sealed / harsh-env

AMPSEAL 16 / 35-position (IP67), AMPSEAL 16 SR, TE-Deutsch DT-compatible.

Wire AWG

26-32 AWG (MQS, AMPMODU signal), 16-22 AWG (MCP / JPT), 14-18 AWG (Multilock), 2/0 AWG (HVA280).

Current rating

2 A (MQS), 6 A (MCP 1.5 mm), 13 A (JPT 2.8 mm), 25 A (MCP 6.3 mm), 200-400 A (HVA280).

Voltage rating

60-300 VAC standard. 1000 VDC on HVA280 EV HV.

Seal rating

IP67 (AMPSEAL, AMPSEAL 16), IP69K on stainless variants.

Workmanship

IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 2 / 3, IATF 16949 PPAP.

Lead time

Prototype 48-72 h on stocked MQS / JPT / MCP. Production 100-5,000 units 7-12 business days.

TE Connectivity Cable Assemblies.

Where most te connectivity programs slip.

Wrong terminal-to-housing match

Generic crimper on a 0.64 mm MQS

AMPSEAL contact lock cap missing

Tyco vs TE branding confusion

Where we move the dial.

TE Pro-Crimper III tooling

AMP application spec discipline

Authorized TE distribution

TPA / lock-cap verification

Full TE family stock

TE-Deutsch capable

Build envelope.

From PO to ship.

Part-family verification

AMP application spec pull

Pro-Crimper III setup

Crimp + insertion + TPA

Pull-force sample

Continuity + ship

Where this ships.

Automotive body harness

Automotive powertrain

EV high-voltage interconnect

Industrial control panels

Heavy-truck / off-road

White-goods appliance

Real programs, real numbers.

Procurement questions.

Quote your te connectivity program.

Initialize project.

Quote your TE / AMP harness program.

TE Connectivity Cable Assemblies.

Where most te connectivity programs slip.

Wrong terminal-to-housing match

Generic crimper on a 0.64 mm MQS

AMPSEAL contact lock cap missing

Tyco vs TE branding confusion

Where we move the dial.

TE Pro-Crimper III tooling

AMP application spec discipline

Authorized TE distribution

TPA / lock-cap verification

Full TE family stock

TE-Deutsch capable

Build envelope.

From PO to ship.

Part-family verification

AMP application spec pull

Pro-Crimper III setup

Crimp + insertion + TPA

Pull-force sample

Continuity + ship

Where this ships.

Automotive body harness

Automotive powertrain

EV high-voltage interconnect

Industrial control panels

Heavy-truck / off-road

White-goods appliance

Real programs, real numbers.

Procurement questions.

Quote your te connectivity program.

Initialize project.

Quote your TE / AMP harness program.

TE Connectivity
Cable Assemblies.

TE Connectivity
Cable Assemblies.