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PCB connector, nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², color: green, nominal current: 8 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V,
contact surface: Tin, type of contact: Female connector, Number of potentials: 2, Number of rows: 1, Number of
positions per row: 2, number of connections: 2, product range: MC 1,5/..-ST, pitch: 3.81 mm, connection method:
Screw connection with tension sleeve, conductor/PCB connection direction: 0 °, Stecksystem: MINI COMBICON,
Locking: without, type of packaging: packed in cardboard
The figure shows a 10-position
version of the product
Your advantages
Well-known connection principle allows worldwide use
Low temperature rise, thanks to maximum contact force
Allows connection of two conductors
Key Commercial Data
Packing unit 1 pc
GTIN
GTIN 4017918045883
Weight per Piece (excluding packing) 1.700 g
Custom tariff number 85366990
Country of origin United States
Technical data
Item properties
Brief article description PCB connector
Plug-in system MINI COMBICON
Type of contact Female connector
Range of articles MC 1,5/..-ST
Pitch 3.81 mm
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Technical data
Item properties
Number of positions 2
Drive form screw head Slotted(L)
Screw thread M2
Locking without
Number of levels 1
Number of connections 2
Number of potentials 2
Side guide rails yes
Electrical parameters
Nominal current 8 A
Nom. voltage 160 V
Rated voltage (III/3) 160 V
Rated voltage (III/2) 160 V
Rated voltage (II/2) 320 V
Rated surge voltage (III/3) 2.5 kV
Rated surge voltage (III/2) 2.5 kV
Rated surge voltage (II/2) 2.5 kV
Connection capacity
Connection method Screw connection with tension sleeve
pluggable Yes
Conductor cross section solid 0.14 mm² ... 1.5 mm²
Conductor cross section flexible 0.14 mm² ... 1.5 mm²
Conductor cross section AWG / kcmil 28 ... 16
Conductor cross section flexible, with ferrule without plastic sleeve 0.25 mm² ... 1.5 mm²
Conductor cross section, flexible, with ferrule, with plastic sleeve 0.25 mm² ... 0.5 mm²
2 conductors with same cross section, solid 0.08 mm² ... 0.5 mm²
2 conductors with same cross section, flexible 0.08 mm² ... 0.75 mm²
2 conductors with same cross section, flexible, with ferrule without plastic
sleeve 0.25 mm² ... 0.34 mm²
2 conductors with the same cross section, flexible, with TWIN ferrule with
plastic sleeve 0.5 mm² ... 0.5 mm²
Cylindrical gauge a x b / diameter 2.4 mm x 1.5 mm / 1.6 mm
Stripping length 7 mm
Torque 0.22 Nm ... 0.25 Nm
Material data - contact
Note WEEE/RoHS-compliant, free of whiskers according to IEC 60068-2-82/
JEDEC JESD 201
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Technical data
Material data - contact
Contact material Cu alloy
Surface characteristics hot-dip tin-plated
Metal surface terminal point (top layer) Tin (4 - 8 µm Sn)
Metal surface contact area (top layer) Tin (4 - 8 µm Sn)
Material data - housing
Housing color green (6021)
Insulating material PA
Insulating material group I
CTI according to IEC 60112 600
Flammability rating according to UL 94 V0
Glow wire flammability index GWFI according to EN60695-2-12 850
Glow wire ignition temperature GWIT according to EN60695-2-13 775
Temperature for the ball pressure test according to EN60695-10-2 125 °C
Dimensions for the product
Caption Schematische Abbildung - weitere Details siehe Produktfamilienzeichnung
im Download Center
Length [ l ] 16.1 mm
Width [ w ] 8.41 mm
Height [ h ] 11.1 mm
Pitch 3.81 mm
Height (without solder pin) 11.1 mm
Packaging information
Type of packaging packed in cardboard
Pieces per package 250
Denomination packing units Pcs.
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature (storage/transport) -40 °C ... 70 °C
Ambient temperature (assembly) -5 °C ... 100 °C
Ambient temperature (operation) -40 °C ... 100 °C (dependent on the derating curve)
Termination and connection method
Test for conductor damage and slackening IEC 60999-1:1999-11
Test passed
Pull-out test
Pull-out test IEC 60999-1:1999-11
Conductor cross section / conductor type / tensile force 0.14 mm² / solid / > 7 N
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Technical data
Pull-out test
0.14 mm² / flexible / > 7 N
1.5 mm² / solid / > 40 N
1.5 mm² / flexible / > 40 N
Mechanical tests according to standard
Test specification IEC 61984
Visual inspection IEC 60512-1-1:2002-02
Dimension check IEC 60512-1-2:2002-02
Resistance of inscriptions IEC 60068-2-70:1995-12
Insertion and withdrawal force IEC 60512-13-2:2006-02
No. of cycles 25
Insertion strength per pos. approx. 6 N
Withdraw strength per pos. approx. 4 N
Polarization and coding IEC 60512-13-5:2006-02
Contact holder in insert IEC 60512-15-1:2008-05
Test force per pos. 21 N
Air clearances and creepage distances
Clearances and creepage distances IEC 60664-1:2007-04
Specification IEC 60664-1:2007-04
Minimum clearance - inhomogeneous field (III/3) 1.5 mm
Minimum clearance - inhomogeneous field (III/2) 1.5 mm
Minimum clearance - inhomogeneous field (II/2) 1.5 mm
Minimum creepage distance value (III/3) 2 mm
Minimum creepage distance value (III/2) 1.5 mm
Minimum creepage distance value (II/2) 1.6 mm
Note on connection cross section With connected conductor 1.5 mm² (solid).
Current carrying capacity / derating curves
Caption Type: MC 1,5/...-ST-3,81 with MC 1,5/...-G-3,81
Mechanical tests (A)
Test specification IEC 61984
Insertion strength per pos. approx. 6 N
Withdraw strength per pos. approx. 4 N
Polarization when inserted requirement >20 N Test passed
Contact holder in insert requirements >20 N Test passed
Durability tests (B)
Specification IEC 60512-9-1:2010-03
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Technical data
Durability tests (B)
Contact resistance R11.3 mΩ
Insertion/withdrawal cycles 25
Contact resistance R21.5 mΩ
Impulse withstand voltage at sea level 2.95 kV
Thermal tests (C)
Specification IEC 60512-5-1:2002-02
Number of positions 20
Upper limiting temperature requirements <100 °C Test passed
Climatic tests (D)
Specification ISO 6988:1985-02
Cold stress -40 °C/2 h
Thermal stress 100 °C/168 h
Corrosive stress 0.2 dm3 SO2 on 300 dm3/40 °C/1 cycle
Impulse withstand voltage at sea level 2.95 kV
Power-frequency withstand voltage 1.39 kV
Environmental and durability tests (E)
Specification IEC 61984:2008-10
Result, degree of protection, IP code Finger safety with IP20 test finger
Environmental Product Compliance
REACh SVHC Lead 7439-92-1
China RoHS Environmentally Friendly Use Period = 50 years
For details about hazardous substances go to tab “Downloads”, Category
“Manufacturer's declaration”
Drawings
Diagram
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110
!=2-pos.
"
#
=5-pos.
=12-pos.
!
"
#
Ambient temperature [°C]
Current strength [A]
Type: MC 1,5/...-ST-3,81 with MC 1,5/...-G-3,81 THT
Diagram
0 20 40 60 80 100
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
= 2-pos.
= 5-pos.
!= 12-pos.
"= 20-pos.
"
!
Ambient temperature [°C]
Current strength [A]
Type: MC 1,5/...-ST-3,81 with MCV 1,5/...-G-3,81
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Diagram
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110
!
!= 2-pos.
"
#= 12-pos.
= 5-pos.
"
#
Ambient temperature [°C]
Current strength [A]
Type: MC 1,5/...-ST-3,81 with MCV 1,5/...-G-3,81 P26 THR
Diagram
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
=2-pos.
=5-pos.
=16-pos.
Ambienttemperature[°C]
Currentstrength [A]
Type: MC 1,5/...-ST-3,81 with MCD 1,5/...-G1-3,81
Diagram
100806040200
16
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
=2-pos.
=5-pos.
=12-pos.
=20-pos.
Ambienttemperature[°C]
Currentstrength [A]
Type: MC 1,5/...-ST-3,81 with MC 1,5/...-G-3,81
Dimensional drawing
6,6
16,1
11,1
2,3
a
a+4,6
3,81
Classifications
eCl@ss
eCl@ss 10.0.1 27440309
eCl@ss 11.0 27460202
eCl@ss 4.0 27260700
eCl@ss 4.1 27260700
eCl@ss 5.0 27260700
eCl@ss 5.1 27260700
eCl@ss 6.0 27260700
eCl@ss 7.0 27440309
eCl@ss 8.0 27440309
eCl@ss 9.0 27440309
ETIM
ETIM 3.0 EC001121
ETIM 4.0 EC002638
ETIM 5.0 EC002638
ETIM 6.0 EC002638
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Classifications
ETIM
ETIM 7.0 EC002638
UNSPSC
UNSPSC 6.01 30211810
UNSPSC 7.0901 39121409
UNSPSC 11 39121409
UNSPSC 12.01 39121409
UNSPSC 13.2 39121409
UNSPSC 18.0 39121409
UNSPSC 19.0 39121409
UNSPSC 20.0 39121409
UNSPSC 21.0 39121409
Approvals
Approvals
Approvals
CSA / IECEE CB Scheme / VDE Gutachten mit Fertigungsüberwachung / EAC / cULus Recognized
Ex Approvals
Approval details
CSA http://www.csagroup.org/services-industries/product-listing/ 13631
B D
Nominal voltage UN 300 V 300 V
Nominal current IN 8 A 8 A
mm²/AWG/kcmil 28-16 28-16
IECEE CB Scheme http://www.iecee.org/ DE1-60987-B1B2
Nominal voltage UN 160 V
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Approvals
Nominal current IN 8 A
mm²/AWG/kcmil 0.2-1.5
VDE Gutachten mit
Fertigungsüberwachung http://www2.vde.com/de/Institut/Online-Service/
VDE-gepruefteProdukte/Seiten/Online-Suche.aspx 40011723
Nominal voltage UN 160 V
Nominal current IN 8 A
mm²/AWG/kcmil 0.2-1.5
EAC B.01687
cULus Recognized http://database.ul.com/cgi-bin/XYV/template/LISEXT/1FRAME/index.htm E60425-20110128
B D
Nominal voltage UN 300 V 300 V
Nominal current IN 8 A 8 A
mm²/AWG/kcmil 30-14 30-14
Accessories
Accessories
Bridge
Insertion bridge-EBPL 2-3,81-1733495
Insertion bridge for plugs featuring a screw connection with a 3.81 mm pitch
Cable housing
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Accessories
Cable housing-KGG-MC 1,5/ 2-1834343
Cable housing, pitch: 3.81 mm, number of positions: 2, dimension a: 10.01 mm, color: green
Labeled terminal marker
Marker card-SK 3,81/2,8:FORTL.ZAHLEN-0804109
Marker card, Card, white, labeled, horizontal: consecutive numbers 1 ... 10, 11 ... 20, etc. up to 91 ... (99)100, mounting
type: adhesive, for terminal block width: 3.81 mm, lettering field size: 3.81 x 2.8 mm
Screwdriver tools
Screwdriver-SZS 0,4X2,5 VDE-1205037
Screwdriver, slot-headed, VDE insulated, size: 0.4 x 2.5 x 80 mm, 2-component grip, with non-slip grip
Additional products
Feed-through header-MCV 1,5/ 2-G-3,81 P14 THR-1707007
PCB header, nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², color: black, nominal current: 8 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, contact
surface: Tin, type of contact: Male connector, Number of potentials: 2, Number of rows: 1, Number of positions per row:
2, number of connections: 2, product range: MCV 1,5/..-G-THR, pitch: 3.81 mm, mounting: THR soldering, pin layout:
Linear pinning, solder pin [P]: 1.4 mm, Stecksystem: MINI COMBICON, Locking: without, type of packaging: packed
in cardboard, User information and design recommendations for through hole reflow technology can be found under:
Downloads
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Accessories
Feed-through header-MCV 1,5/ 2-G-3,81 P26 THR-1707421
PCB header, nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², color: black, nominal current: 8 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, contact
surface: Tin, type of contact: Male connector, Number of potentials: 2, Number of rows: 1, Number of positions per row:
2, number of connections: 2, product range: MCV 1,5/..-G-THR, pitch: 3.81 mm, mounting: THR soldering, pin layout:
Linear pinning, solder pin [P]: 2.6 mm, Stecksystem: MINI COMBICON, Locking: without, type of packaging: packed
in cardboard, User information and design recommendations for through hole reflow technology can be found under:
Downloads
Header-MCV 1,5/ 2-G-3,81 P26 THRR32-1713554
PCB header, nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², color: black, nominal current: 8 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, contact
surface: Tin, type of contact: Male connector, Number of potentials: 2, Number of rows: 1, Number of positions per row:
2, number of connections: 2, product range: MCV 1,5/..-G-THR, pitch: 3.81 mm, mounting: THR soldering, pin layout:
Linear pinning, solder pin [P]: 2.6 mm, Stecksystem: MINI COMBICON, Locking: without, type of packaging: 32 mm wide
tape, User information and design recommendations for through hole reflow technology can be found under: Downloads
Printed-circuit board connector-MC 1,5/ 2-G-3,81 P20 THRR32-1782572
PCB header, nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², color: black, nominal current: 8 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, contact
surface: Tin, type of contact: Male connector, Number of potentials: 2, Number of rows: 1, Number of positions per row:
2, number of connections: 2, product range: MC 1,5/..-G-THR, pitch: 3.81 mm, mounting: THR soldering, pin layout:
Linear pinning, solder pin [P]: 2 mm, Stecksystem: MINI COMBICON, Locking: without, type of packaging: 32 mm wide
tape, User information and design recommendations for through hole reflow technology can be found under: Downloads
Printed-circuit board connector-MC 1,5/ 2-G-3,81-1803277
PCB header, nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², color: green, nominal current: 8 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, contact
surface: Tin, type of contact: Male connector, Number of potentials: 2, Number of rows: 1, Number of positions per
row: 2, number of connections: 2, product range: MC 1,5/..-G, pitch: 3.81 mm, mounting: Wave soldering, pin layout:
Linear pinning, solder pin [P]: 3.4 mm, Stecksystem: MINI COMBICON, Locking: without, type of packaging: packed in
cardboard
Printed-circuit board connector-MCV 1,5/ 2-G-3,81-1803426
PCB header, nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², color: green, nominal current: 8 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, contact
surface: Tin, type of contact: Male connector, Number of potentials: 2, Number of rows: 1, Number of positions per
row: 2, number of connections: 2, product range: MCV 1,5/..-G, pitch: 3.81 mm, mounting: Wave soldering, pin layout:
Linear pinning, solder pin [P]: 3.4 mm, Stecksystem: MINI COMBICON, Locking: without, type of packaging: packed in
cardboard
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Accessories
Printed-circuit board connector-SMC 1,5/ 2-G-3,81-1827279
PCB header, nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², color: green, nominal current: 8 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, contact
surface: Tin, type of contact: Male connector, Number of potentials: 2, Number of rows: 1, Number of positions per
row: 2, number of connections: 2, product range: SMC 1,5/..-G, pitch: 3.81 mm, mounting: Wave soldering, pin layout:
Linear pinning, solder pin [P]: 3.4 mm, Stecksystem: MINI COMBICON, Locking: without, type of packaging: packed in
cardboard
Feed-through header-MCD 1,5/ 2-G-3,81-1829950
PCB header, nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², color: green, nominal current: 8 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, contact
surface: Tin, type of contact: Male connector, Number of potentials: 4, Number of rows: 2, Number of positions per
row: 2, number of connections: 4, product range: MCD 1,5/..-G, pitch: 3.81 mm, mounting: Wave soldering, pin layout:
Linear pinning, solder pin [P]: 3.5 mm, Stecksystem: MINI COMBICON, Locking: without, type of packaging: packed in
cardboard, In combination with MCV plug components, both an MCVW and an MCVR plug must be used.
Feed-through header-MCDV 1,5/ 2-G-3,81-1830402
PCB header, nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², color: green, nominal current: 8 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, contact
surface: Tin, type of contact: Male connector, Number of potentials: 4, Number of rows: 2, Number of positions per row:
2, number of connections: 4, product range: MCDV 1,5/..-G, pitch: 3.81 mm, mounting: Wave soldering, pin layout:
Linear pinning, solder pin [P]: 3.4 mm, Stecksystem: MINI COMBICON, Locking: without, type of packaging: packed in
cardboard, In combination with MCV plug components, both an MCVW and an MCVR plug must be used.
Feed-through header-MCVDU 1,5/ 2-G-3,81-1837450
PCB header, nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², color: green, nominal current: 8 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, contact
surface: Tin, type of contact: Male connector, Number of potentials: 2, Number of rows: 1, Number of positions per row:
2, number of connections: 2, product range: MCVDU 1,5/..-G, pitch: 3.81 mm, mounting: Wave soldering, pin layout:
Linear pinning, solder pin [P]: 2.5 mm, Stecksystem: MINI COMBICON, Locking: without, type of packaging: packed in
cardboard
Printed-circuit board connector-MCD 1,5/ 2-G1-3,81-1843075
PCB header, nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², color: green, nominal current: 8 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, contact
surface: Tin, type of contact: Male connector, Number of potentials: 4, Number of rows: 2, Number of positions per
row: 2, number of connections: 4, product range: MCD 1,5/..-G1, pitch: 3.81 mm, mounting: Wave soldering, pin layout:
Linear pinning, solder pin [P]: 3.5 mm, Stecksystem: MINI COMBICON, Locking: without, type of packaging: packed in
cardboard, In combination with MCV plug components, both an MCVW and an MCVR plug must be used.
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Accessories
Feed-through header-MCDV 1,5/ 2-G1-3,81-1847725
PCB header, nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², color: green, nominal current: 8 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, contact
surface: Tin, type of contact: Male connector, Number of potentials: 4, Number of rows: 2, Number of positions per row:
2, number of connections: 4, product range: MCDV 1,5/..-G1, pitch: 3.81 mm, mounting: Wave soldering, pin layout:
Linear pinning, solder pin [P]: 3.4 mm, Stecksystem: MINI COMBICON, Locking: without, type of packaging: packed in
cardboard, In combination with MCV plug components, both an MCVW and an MCVR plug must be used.
Feed-through header-EMCV 1,5/ 2-G-3,81-1860647
PCB header, nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², color: green, nominal current: 8 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, contact
surface: Tin, type of contact: Male connector, Number of potentials: 2, Number of rows: 1, Number of positions per row:
2, number of connections: 2, product range: EMCV 1,5/..-G, pitch: 3.81 mm, mounting: Press-in technology, pin layout:
Linear pinning, solder pin [P]: 3.8 mm, Stecksystem: MINI COMBICON, Locking: without, type of packaging: packed in
cardboard
Feed-through header-EMC 1,5/ 2-G-3,81-1897801
PCB header, nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², color: green, nominal current: 8 A, rated voltage (III/2): 160 V, contact
surface: Tin, type of contact: Male connector, Number of potentials: 2, Number of rows: 1, Number of positions per row:
2, number of connections: 2, product range: EMC 1,5/..-G, pitch: 3.81 mm, mounting: Press-in technology, pin layout:
Linear pinning, solder pin [P]: 3.5 mm, Stecksystem: MINI COMBICON, Locking: without, type of packaging: packed in
cardboard
Feed-through header-MC 1,5/ 2-G-3,81 THT-1908761
PCB headers, color: black, contact surface: Tin, Number of positions per row: 2, product range: MC 1,5/..-G-THT, pitch:
3.81 mm, pin layout: Linear pinning, solder pin [P]: 3.4 mm, type of packaging: packed in cardboard, User information
and design recommendations for through hole reflow technology can be found under: Downloads
Feed-through header-MC 1,5/ 2-G-3,81 THT-R56-1943755
PCB headers, color: black, contact surface: Tin, Number of positions per row: 2, product range: MC 1,5/..-G-THT, pitch:
3.81 mm, pin layout: Linear pinning, User information and design recommendations for through hole reflow technology
can be found under: Downloads
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