Hermaphroditic Blade & Receptacle Connectors TE Connectivity's (TE) Hermaphroditic Blade and Receptacle Connectors are gold-plated connectors suitable for harsh environments where moisture and high vibration may be present. The wire-to-board connectors accept select gold-plated contacts and mates to the series of surface mount Hermaphroditic Blade and Receptacle board-to-board connectors. These TE connectors provide power to the first LED printed circuit board and between adjacent LED printed circuit boards in a linear lighting fixture.