TE 640456-6 Application Guide

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I’ll research TE Connectivity’s 640456-6 documentation and write the application guide, with cited specifications, practical wiring guidance, and clearly labeled alternatives.

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TE lists a 5 A maximum contact rating, but usable current depends on the wire, contact loading, and temperature—not simply 5 A on every pin. I’m also distinguishing functional alternatives from drop-in replacements; matching pitch alone does not establish mating compatibility.
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640456-6 Application and Usage Guide

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640456-6 Application and Usage Guide
The TE Connectivity 640456-6 is a six-position, single-row MTA-100 vertical through-hole PCB header with 2.54 mm contact spacing, tin-plated square pins, and a partially shrouded, polarized friction-lock interface (TE product page). Its common use is connecting a removable cable harness to a PCB for low-voltage power and general-purpose signals; the connector does not define a communications protocol or a fixed signal assignment.
1. Quick Specifications
Rating terminology: This passive connector does not have the semiconductor-style “Absolute Maximum Ratings” versus “Recommended Operating Conditions” tables. Treat TE's published ratings as connector limits, not recommended design targets, and...

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Created the 640456-6 Application and Usage Guide in project files, covering all seven requested sections with citations and Flux-linked alternatives. It explicitly flags unresolved pin orientation, hole dimensions, current derating, and purchasing details; neither alternative is claimed as a verified drop-in replacement.
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Pin #
Type
Section
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Current
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Passive
1A
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Passive
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Passive
1A
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Passive
1A

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