1-745496-8 is an HDE-20 metal-shell IDC (insulation displacement contact) connector designed for reliable cable termination in industrial and commercial applications. This size 3 connector features 25 contact positions with dimensions of 2.088 inches (Dim. A) by 1.852 inches (Dim. B), a steel shell with tin plating, and a 94V-0 rated thermoplastic black insert. The connector is preloaded with duplex-plated phosphor bronze contacts featuring gold flash on the mating end and tin on the termination end, with full nickel underplating (contact finish code B). It accommodates solid or stranded wire (maximum 0.7 strand) with individual conductor strands larger than 0.005 inch diameter, and accepts a maximum wire insulation thickness of 0.015 inches and diameter of 0.060 inches. This connector is ideal for industrial machinery, medical instrumentation, computers, and telecommunications equipment where secure, cost-effective cable connections are required.