MTA-156 IDC connectors and headers are low-cost connection solutions for power and signal applications. They are available in 2 through 24 positions and 18, 20, 22, 24 and 26 AWG wire sizes. Connectors and headers offer a variety of end styles, including closed end, through hole and board edge.
This guide describes the Tyco MTA-156 series of IDC connectors and headers. It lists product facts, material and finish options, and performance data such as voltage and current ratings. The document also includes wiring size coding, ordering information, and detailed mating matrices for closed‑end, feed‑thru, and right‑angle styles.
Technical details cover housing material (UL94V‑2 or UL94V‑0 nylon), contact materials (phosphor‑bronze or gold‑plated), and environmental limits. Users can determine overall connector length by multiplying the .156‑inch pitch by the number of circuits, and reference approved wire listings on the indicated pages.
Multiply the .156‑inch pitch by the number of circuits (e.g., .156 × 10 = 1.560 in).