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TE Connectivity 2188698-1 38-Position Hybrid Automotive Female Housing | Suqin
Short Description:
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Part Number: 2188698-1
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Product Component Type: Automotive Housing for Female Terminals
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Number of Positions: 38 Positions (High-Density Layout)
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Number of Rows: 4 Rows Configuration
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Mixed & Hybrid Connector: Yes (Combines Power & Signal Channels)
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Connector System: Wire-to-Board
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Nominal Voltage Architecture: 12 V
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Contact Size / Mating Tab Width: 0.5 mm and 1.5 mm [.02 in / .06 in]
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Centerline Pitch: Dual Pitch Layout 2 mm / 3.2 mm [.07 in / .12 in]
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Row-to-Row Spacing: 3.45 mm / 4.05 mm [.13 in / .15 in]
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Housing Material Color: Natural
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Operating Temperature Range: -40 to 105 °C [-40 to 221 °F]
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Sealable: No (Unsealed System)
Product Detail
Product Tags
Source TE Connectivity 2188698-1 38-way natural hybrid automotive female housing at Suqin. High-density rectangular wire-to-board connector engineered for 12V automotive power & signal applications.
Data Overview
| Technical Parametric Attributes | Spec Detail Values |
| Part Number | 2188698-1 |
| Connector & Housing Type | Housing for Female Terminals (Receptacle) |
| Connector Shape | Rectangular |
| Number of Positions | 38 |
| Number of Rows | 4 |
| Connector System | Wire-to-Board |
| Mixed & Hybrid Setup | Yes |
| Nominal Voltage Architecture | 12 V |
| Circuit Application | Power & Signal |
| Contact Size Variety | 0.5 mm / 1.5 mm |
| Mating Tab Width | 0.5 mm [.02 in] / 1.5 mm [.06 in] |
| Centerline Pitch (mm / in) | 2 mm [.07 in] / 3.2 mm [.12 in] |
| Row-to-Row Spacing (mm / in) | 3.45 mm [.13 in] / 4.05 mm [.15 in] |
| Product Length | 30.8 mm [1.21 in] |
| Product Width | 20 mm [.78 in] |
| Sealable | No |
| Primary Locking Feature | Integrated in Housing |
| Connector Mounting Type | Cable Mount (Free-Hanging) |
| Primary Product Color | Natural |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 to 105 °C [-40 to 221 °F] |
Product Details
| Core Technical Features | Engineering Advantages | Operational & Commercial Benefits |
| 38-Position Mixed & Hybrid Grid Array | Integrates two distinct terminal receptacle sizes (0.5mm and 1.5mm) within a single 4-row compact molded shell. | Allows simultaneous transmission of high-current power and low-current control signals, reducing the number of connectors needed per module. |
| High-Density Dual Centerline Design (2.0mm / 3.2mm) | Maximizes wire density space allocation within a tight 30.8mm x 20mm dimensional framework for wire-to-board layouts. | Saves valuable PCB surface area and overall instrument panel or ECU enclosure volume, promoting lightweight automotive system architecture. |
| Integrated Housing Primary Locking Mechanism | Features a pre-engineered mechanical latching structure molded into the natural nylon body with an accompanying black security slider block. | Guarantees absolute mating security with clear tactile feedback, preventing terminal push-outs and loose contacts caused by extreme road vibration. |
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Q1: Why does the 2188698-1 connector utilize two different centerline pitches and contact sizes?
The 2188698-1 is designed specifically as a “Mixed & Hybrid” connector. The different cavity grids (0.5mm and 1.5mm contact sizes) allow engineers to route high-current power lines through the larger terminal points and low-current data or sensor signal lines through the smaller, closely spaced 2mm pitch grid. This hybrid nature eliminates the need for separate signal and power connector breakouts.
Q2: Is the 2188698-1 housing waterproof or suitable for external vehicle mounting?
No, this product is an unsealed connector housing (Sealable: No). It does not include an internal silicone perimeter seal or individual wire seals. It is engineered primarily for indoor automotive cabin compartments, protected electronics enclosures, or dashboard wire-to-board modules where it is completely safe from direct rain, mud, or pressure washdowns.
Q3: What is the purpose of the black accent component pre-fitted on this natural color housing?
The black component is part of the integrated primary locking structure. While the housing itself uses standard flexible plastic clips to guide the mating male header, this slider block provides structural reinforcement once the connector is fully inserted. It prevents accidental disengagement caused by continuous mechanical stress and vibration typical in passenger vehicle operations.
