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DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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STEP 3 - CONNECTOR GENDER
M - Male
F - Female
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ORDERING INFORMATION - CODE NUMBERING SYSTEM
Specify Complete Connector By Selecting An Option From Step 1 Through 7
STEP 1 - BASIC SERIES
PLB - 2 Row
PLBH - 2 Row High conductivity contacts
PLC - 3 Row
PLCH - 3 Row High conductivity contacts
STEP 9 - SPECIAL OPTIONS
CONTACT TECHNICAL SALES
FOR SPECIAL OPTIONS
STEP 6 - HOODS AND PANEL MOUNT
0 - None.
51 - Top Opening Hood.
6 - Panel Mount, quick release.
81 - Panel Mount, fixed for 0.040 [1.02] thick panel.
82 - Panel Mount, fixed for 0.060 [1.52] thick panel.
83 - Panel Mount, fixed for 0.090 [2.29] thick panel.
11 - Blind Mating System for 0.040 [1.02] thick panel.
12 - Blind Mating System for 0.060 [1.52] thick panel.
13 - Blind Mating System for 0.090 [2.29] thick panel.
14 - Blind Mating System for 0.120 [3.05] thick panel..
STEP 5 - MOUNTING STYLE
0 - No added accessories.
B - Metal 90° Mounting Bracket.
BN - Metal 90° Mounting Bracket with Push-on Fastener.
B3 - Plastic 90° Mounting Bracket with Cross Bar.
B3N - Plastic 90° Mounting Bracket with Cross Bar and Push-on Fastener.
N - Push-On Fastener For Straight Printed Board Mount Connectors
ST2 - Self-tapping screws 2-28 x 0.250 [6.35] length for 0.093
[2.36] thick board.
ST3 - Self-tapping screws 2-28 x 0.312 [7.92] length for 0.125
[3.18] thick board.
STEP 4 - CONTACT TERMINATION TYPE
0 – Order contacts separately for cable connectors.
1 – Removable contact, panel mounted connector.
Order contacts separately.
3 – Solder, Straight Printed Board Mount with 0.146 [3.71]
tail extension.
4 – Solder, 90° Printed Board Mount with 0.146 [3.71] tail
extension.
93 – Straight PCB Mount, Press-Fit, length 0.218 [5.54] for
0.125 inch [3.18] thick board.
STEP 2 - CONNECTOR VARIANTS
2 Row – 10W2
3 Row – 16W4
STEP
EXAMPLE
STEP 8 - ENVIRONMENTAL
COMPLIANCE
OPTIONS
/AA - Compliant per EU Directive
2002/95/EC (RoHS)
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STEP 7 - CONTACT PLATING FOR PRINTED
BOARD CONNECTORS
0 - Crimp Contacts ordered separately.
A1 - Gold flash over nickel on mating end and
termination end.
A2 - Gold flash over nickel on mating end and 0.00020
inch [5.00µ] tin-lead solder coat on termination end.
Not available with code 93 in step 4.
C1 - 0.000030 inch [0.76µ] gold over nickel on mating
end and termination end.
C2 - 0.000030 inch [0.76µ] gold over nickel on mating end
and 0.00020 inch [5.00µ] tin-lead solder coated
termination end. Not available with code 93 in step 4.
D1 - 0.000050 inch [1.27µ] gold over nickel on mating
end and termination end.
D2 - 0.000050 inch [1.27µ] gold over nickel on mating end
and 0.00020 inch [5.00µ] tin-lead solder coated
termination end. Not available with code 93 in step 4.
NOTE: Once you have made a connector selection, contact
Technical Sales if you would like to receive a drawing in DXF, PDF
format or a 3-dimensional IGES, STEP, or SOLIDWORKS file.
SK Drawing 3-dimensional model
NOTE: If compliance to environmental legislation
is not required, this step will not be used.
Example: PLC16W4F4B3N0A1
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6DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PCSMixedDensity_PNSelection_C039RevNC_08/07
MALE CONTACT
FEMALE CONTACT
REMOVABLE CRIMP SIGNAL CONTACTS
CONTACTS MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELY.
FEMALE CONTACT
PART NUMBER
WIRE SIZE
AWG [mm2]ØA ØB
FC720N2 20 / 22 / 24
[0.5 / 0.3 / 0.25]
0.045
[1.14]
0.068
[1.73]
MALE CONTACT
PART NUMBER
WIRE SIZE
AWG [mm2]ØA ØB
MC720N3 20 / 22 / 24
[0.5 / 0.3 / 0.25]
0.045
[1.14]
0.068
[1.73]
MATERIAL: Copper alloy
PLATING:
STANDARD FINISH: 0.000010 [0.25 µ] gold over nickel or copper.
OPTIONAL FINISHES: 0.000030 [0.76 µ] gold over nickel by adding “-14” suffix onto part number. Example: FC720N2-14
0.000050 inch [1.27µ] gold over nickel by adding “-15” suffix onto part number. Example: MC720N3-15.
For information regarding crimp tool and crimping tool techniques, consult Technical Sales.
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* FEMALE CONTACT
CLOSED ENTRY, L.S.A.
0.142
[3.61] Ø
MALE CONTACT
0.354
[8.99]
0.354
[8.99]
0.142
[3.61] Ø
*Note:Female contacts feature Large Surface Area (L.S.A.) closed entry contact design which provides maximum mating surfaces
between male and female contact and reduced contact resistance during operation.
MATERIAL: Copper alloy.
PLATING:
STANDARD FINISH: Gold flash over nickel plate.
OPTIONAL FINISHES: 0.000030 [0.76 µ] gold over nickel by adding “-14” suffix onto part number. Example: FC4008D-14
0.000050 inch [1.27µ] gold over nickel by adding “-15” suffix onto part number. Example: MC4012D-15.
For information regarding crimp tool and crimping
tool techniques, consult Technical Sales.
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DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
MIXED DENSITY
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PCSMixedDensity_PNSelection_C039RevNC_08/07
MALE CONTACT
* FEMALE CONTACT
CLOSED ENTRY, L.S.A.
REMOVABLE CRIMP POWER CONTACTS
CONTACTS MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELY.
FEMALE CONTACT
PART NUMBER
CURRENT
RATING
WIRE
SIZE AØB
FC4008D See Temp. Rise
Curve, page 2. 80.858
[21.79]
0.181
[4.60]
FC4008DS See Temp. Rise
Curve, page 2. 80.858
[21.79]
0.181
[4.60]
FC4010D 30 Amps 10 0.858
[21.79]
0.122
[3.10]
FC4012D 20 Amps 12 0.858
[21.79]
0.101
[2.57]
FC4016D 10 Amps 16 0.858
[21.79]
0.067
[1.70]
MALE CONTACT
PART NUMBER
CURRENT
RATING
WIRE
SIZE AØB
MC4008D See Temp. Rise
Curve, page 2. 80.882
[22.40]
0.181
[4.60]
MC4008DS See Temp. Rise
Curve, page 2. 80.882
[22.40]
0.181
[4.60]
MC4010D 30 Amps 10 0.882
[22.40]
0.122
[3.10]
MC4012D 20 Amps 12 0.882
[22.40]
0.101
[2.57]
MC4016D 10 Amps 16 0.882
[22.40]
0.067
[1.70]
REMOVABLE SOLDER CUP POWER CONTACTS
CONTACTS MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELY.
*Note:Female contacts feature Large Surface Area (L.S.A.) closed entry contact design which provides maximum mating surfaces
between male and female contact and reduced contact resistance during operation.
PART
NUMBER
CURRENT
RATING
WIRE
SIZE A REF. B Ø C Ø
FS4008D 40 Amps 8 0.858
[21.79]
0.219
[5.56]
0.188
[4.78]
FS4012D 20 Amps 12 0.858
[21.79]
0.143
[3.63]
0.112
[2.84]
FS4016D 10 Amps 16 0.858
[21.79]
0.100
[2.54]
0.069
[1.75]
PART
NUMBER
CURRENT
RATING
WIRE
SIZE A REF. B Ø C Ø
MS4008D 40 Amps 8 0.868
[22.05]
0.219
[5.56]
0.188
[4.78]
MS4012D 20 Amps 12 0.868
[22.05]
0.143
[3.63]
0.112
[2.84]
MS4016D 10 Amps 16 0.868
[22.05]
0.100
[2.54]
0.069
[1.75]
MATERIAL: Copper alloy.
PLATING:
STANDARD FINISH: Gold flash over nickel plate.
OPTIONAL FINISHES: 0.000030 [0.76 µ] gold over nickel by adding “-14” suffix onto part number. Example: FS4008D-14
0.000050 inch [1.27µ] gold over nickel by adding “-15” suffix onto part number. Example: MS4012D-15.
“S” in
part number
indicates high
conductivity
material.
Compatible
with PL*H
PCB mount
connectors.
See ordering
information.
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8DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PCSMixedDensity_PNSelection_C039RevNC_08/07
REMOVABLE HIGH VOLTAGE CONTACTS
CONTACTS MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELY.
STRAIGHT SOLDER WIRE TERMINATION
90° SOLDER WIRE TERMINATION
20 AWG Max.
20 AWG Max.
20 AWG Max.
20 AWG Max.
0.734
[18.64]
Ref.
0.697
[17.70]
Ref.
0.697
[17.70]
Ref.
0.142
[3.61]
0.142
[3.61]
0.040
[1.02]
Ø
Ø
Ø
0.040
[1.02] Ø
0.734
[18.64]
Ref.
MS4820D
MS4920D
FS4820D
FS4920D
MATERIALS AND FINISHES:
Insulators: Teflon, PTFE.
Contacts: Male contacts, brass. Female contacts,
phosphor bronze.
Plating:
Standard Finish: 0.000030 [0.76µ] gold over nickel
Optional Finish: 0.000050 [1.27µ] gold over nickel available
by adding -15 suffix on part number.
Example: MS4920D-15.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
HIGH VOLTAGE CONTACTS
Flash Over Voltage: 3600 V r.m.s.
Proof Voltage: 2700 V r.m.s.
Initial Contact Resistance: 0.008 ohms maximum.
MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Size 8 Removable
Contacts: Rear insertion, front release.
Durability: 500 cycles minimum.
Vibration: 20g from 10 Hz to 500 Hz.
Shock: 30g-11ms.
CLIMATIC CHARACTERISTICS:
Temperature Range: -55˚C to +125˚C.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
MALE CONTACT
MALE CONTACT
FEMALE CONTACT
FEMALE CONTACT
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DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
MIXED DENSITY
POWER CONNECTORS
PCSMixedDensity_PNSelection_C039RevNC_08/07
REMOVABLE SHIELDED CONTACTS
CONTACTS MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELY.
STRAIGHT SOLDER/CRIMP CONTACTS
STRAIGHT SOLDER/SOLDER CONTACTS
STRAIGHT CRIMP/CRIMP CONTACTS
0.040
[1.02] Ø
0.040
[1.02] Ø
0.040
[1.02] Ø
0.152
[3.86] Ø
0.152
[3.86] Ø
0.152
[3.86] Ø
TYPE OF
CONTACT
PART NUMBER AB Ø
RG CABLE
NUMBER
MALE FEMALE
SOLDER/CRIMP MC4101D FC4101D 0.929
[23.60]
0.040
[1.02]
178 B/U
196 B/U
SOLDER/CRIMP MC4102D FC4102D 0.929
[23.60]
0.067
[1.70]
179 B/U
316 /U
SOLDER/CRIMP MC4103D FC4103D 1.037
[26.34]
0.108
[2.74] 180 B/U
SOLDER/CRIMP MC4104D FC4104D 1.037
[26.34]
0.120
[3.05] 58 B/U
SOLDER/SOLDER MS4101D FS4101D 0.929
[23.60]
0.040
[1.02]
178 B/U
196 B/U
SOLDER/SOLDER MS4102D FS4102D 0.929
[23.60]
0.067
[1.70]
179 B/U
316 /U
SOLDER/SOLDER MS4103D FS4103D 1.037
[26.34]
0.108
[2.74] 180 B/U
SOLDER/SOLDER MS4104D FS4104D 1.037
[26.34]
0.120
[3.05] 58 B/U
CRIMP/CRIMP MCC4101D FCC4101D 0.929
[23.60]
0.040
[1.02]
178 B/U
196 B/U
CRIMP/CRIMP MCC4102D FCC4102D 0.929
[23.60]
0.067
[1.70]
179 B/U
316 /U
CRIMP/CRIMP MCC4103D FCC4103D 1.037
[26.34]
0.108
[2.74] 180 B/U
CRIMP/CRIMP MCC4104D FCC4104D 1.037
[26.34]
0.120
[3.05] 58 B/U
Two-step crimping action for signal and
shielding conductors.
For information regarding crimp tool
and crimping tool techniques, consult
Technical Sales.
MATERIAL:
Copper alloy with PTFE teflon insulator.
PLATING:
STANDARD FINISH:
SIGNAL CONTACT:
0.000030 [0.76 µ] gold over nickel
CONTACT BODY:
Gold flash over nickel.
OPTIONAL FINISHES:
SIGNAL CONTACT:
0.000050 inch [1.27µ] gold over nickel
by adding “-15” suffix onto part num-
ber. Example: MS4102D-15.
CONTACT BODY:
0.000030 [0.76 µ] gold over nickel
MALE CONTACT
MALE CONTACT
MALE CONTACTFEMALE CONTACT
FEMALE CONTACT
FEMALE CONTACT
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