FCT from Molex, 172704 Series, Female Solder D-Sub Connector Power Contact, Gold over Nickel Power, 16 → 20 AWG

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RS Stock No.:
311-5751
Distrelec Article No.:
144-17-274
Mfr. Part No.:
FMP005S103 / 1727040154
Brand:
FCT from Molex
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Brand

FCT from Molex

Gender

Female

Wire Size

16 → 20 AWG

Contact Material

Copper Alloy

Termination Method

Solder

Contact Plating

Gold over Nickel

Contact Type

Power

Series

172704

Current Rating

10A

Length

22.8mm

Minimum Wire Size AWG

20AWG

Series Number

FCT

Maximum Wire Size AWG

16AWG

COO (Country of Origin):
DE

Power/Coaxial Contacts


A range of Contacts designed for use in mixed layout Connector shells including Power, Coaxial and High Voltage types.
PCB holes for coax plug and socket: 4 holes 1.3mm dia. on 5.08mm ctrs, plus centre hole 1.3mm dia.
PCB mounting inserts are not suitable for use with right angle PCB connectors.
PCB holes for 20A and 40A PCB contacts are 2.85mm and 3.75mm respectively.

Snap-fit contacts removed with tool, stock no. 485-221
'M' DIN41612 connectors may also be used with mixed layout D shells
50 Ohm Coaxial contacts (straight) accept RG178B/U & RG174A/U cables. Use crimp tool (stock no. 470-099) for the braid and solder for the centre contact. Contacts removed with tool, stock no. 485-221

Note

Gender details relate to centre conductor

FCT from Molex Female D-Sub Connector Power Contact, 20 to 16AWG, 10A Current Rating - FMP Series - FMP005S103 / 1727040154


Establish reliable connections in your electronic equipment with this FCT from Molex female D-sub connector power contact. It creates vital communication links between your wires and attached components. Thanks to the solder termination method, you can be sure of secure attachments and uninterrupted performance. A wide operating temperature range from -55°C to +155°C means you can confidently use this contact in heat-generating applications.

• Copper-alloy contact material and gold-over-nickel plating offer excellent conductivity for interference-free signal transmissions
• Straight body orientation protects the integrity of sensitive wires

Applications


• Desktop and mobile computers
• Automotive industry
• Industrial applications
• Consumer goods and toys

What does AWG mean when it comes to wires?


AWG stands for American Wire Gauge and it's a way of indicating the size of a wire. The smaller the number, the larger the wire diameter.


Mixed Contact 'D'


Mixed contact connectors suitable for making combined signal and power connections. Plug and socket options with solder bucket or 90° PCB terminations. Shell definition: 17W2 shell can have 17 mixed contacts in total. Shell is supplied with 15 signal contacts and has 2 cavities for power or coaxial contacts. Suitable for military, industrial or commercial applications and computer interfacing etc