DAM15P500M D-Sub Plug 15 Position Right Angle Solder Connector

Part Overview

The DAM15P500M is a 15-position D-Sub plug connector manufactured by Amphenol ICC (FCI) in the DM HE501 series. This through-hole, right-angle solder connector features male pins with a 2-row configuration (Shell Size 2, DA/A layout) and is designed for signal applications requiring robust mechanical and electrical performance across industrial temperature ranges.

The DAM15P500M is an active product with 727 units in current stock inventory. Equivalent and substitute parts are identified based on matching core electrical and mechanical parameters: 15-position configuration, D-Sub plug style with male pins, right-angle through-hole mounting, 2-row layout, and solder termination. Substitutes are selected when they maintain functional compatibility within the allowed parameter tolerances for this connector category.

Key Parameters

Parameter	DAM15P500M Value
Connector Style	D-Sub
Connector Type	Plug, Male Pins
Number of Positions	15
Number of Rows	2
Shell Size, Connector Layout	2 (DA, A)
Mounting Type	Through Hole, Right Angle
Termination	Solder
Contact Type	Signal
Current Rating (Amps)	7.5A per Contact
Voltage Rating	300V
Operating Temperature	-55°C ~ 125°C
Backset Spacing	0.406" (10.30mm)
Shell Material, Finish	Steel, Yellow Cadmium Plated
Contact Finish	Gold
Contact Material	Brass
Dielectric Material	Thermoplastic
Material Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0
RoHS Status	RoHS non-compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	1 (Unlimited)

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the DAM15P500M are identified based on strict parameter matching within the D-Sub connector category. The primary substitution criteria are:

Core Functional Parameters (Must Match):

Connector style: D-Sub
Connector type: Plug with male pins
Position count: 15 positions
Row configuration: 2 rows
Shell size and layout: 2 (DA, A)
Mounting type: Through-hole, right-angle
Termination method: Solder
Contact type: Signal

Secondary Compatibility Parameters (Allowed Variation):

Current rating: Substitute must meet or exceed application requirements
Voltage rating: Substitute must meet or exceed application requirements
Operating temperature range: Substitute must cover or exceed the required operating window
Backset spacing: Tolerance of ±0.001" (0.025mm) acceptable for mechanical fit
Shell finish: Yellow cadmium, tin, or equivalent corrosion-resistant finishes acceptable
Contact finish: Gold plating acceptable across all substitutes
Flange feature: Variations in mounting bracket configuration (unthreaded, 4-40 threaded, board-side, mating-side) are acceptable provided mechanical mounting is compatible with application design
Dielectric material: Thermoplastic or polyester glass-filled materials acceptable
RoHS compliance: Substitutes may differ in RoHS status; application requirements determine necessity

Substitutes are grouped by manufacturer and series. TE Connectivity AMPLIMITE HD-20 series parts (1-338169-2, 3-338169-2, 4-1393479-4, 8-338169-2) and Amphenol ICC FCE17 and SD series parts (FCE17-A15PB-440, L717SDA15P1ACH, L717SDA15P1ACH3F, L717SDA15P1ACH4R, L717SDA15PA4CH4F, L717SDA15PA4CH4R) meet the core functional requirements with documented electrical and mechanical compatibility.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	DAM15P500M	1-338169-2	3-338169-2	4-1393479-4	8-338169-2	FCE17-A15PB-440	L717SDA15P1ACH	L717SDA15P1ACH3F	L717SDA15P1ACH4R	L717SDA15PA4CH4F	L717SDA15PA4CH4R
Connector Style	D-Sub	D-Sub	D-Sub	D-Sub	D-Sub	D-Sub	D-Sub	D-Sub	D-Sub	D-Sub	D-Sub
Connector Type	Plug, Male Pins	Plug, Male Pins	Plug, Male Pins	Plug, Male Pins	Plug, Male Pins	Plug, Male Pins	Plug, Male Pins	Plug, Male Pins	Plug, Male Pins	Plug, Male Pins	Plug, Male Pins
Number of Positions	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15
Number of Rows	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Shell Size, Connector Layout	2 (DA, A)	2 (DA, A)	2 (DA, A)	2 (DA, A)	2 (DA, A)	2 (DA, A)	2 (DA, A)	2 (DA, A)	2 (DA, A)	2 (DA, A)	2 (DA, A)
Mounting Type	Through Hole, Right Angle	Through Hole, Right Angle	Through Hole, Right Angle	Through Hole, Right Angle	Through Hole, Right Angle	Through Hole, Right Angle	Through Hole, Right Angle	Through Hole, Right Angle	Through Hole, Right Angle	Through Hole, Right Angle	Through Hole, Right Angle
Termination	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder
Contact Type	Signal	Signal	Signal	Signal	Signal	Signal	Signal	Signal	Signal	Signal	Signal
Current Rating (Amps)	7.5A per Contact	6A	6A	—	6A	5A	3A	3A	3A	3A	3A
Voltage Rating	300V	125V	125V	—	125V	—	250V	250V	250V	250V	250V
Operating Temperature	-55°C ~ 125°C	-55°C ~ 105°C	-55°C ~ 105°C	—	-55°C ~ 105°C	-40°C ~ 85°C	-55°C ~ 125°C	-55°C ~ 125°C	-55°C ~ 125°C	-55°C ~ 125°C	-55°C ~ 125°C
Backset Spacing	0.406" (10.30mm)	0.406" (10.30mm)	0.406" (10.30mm)	—	0.406" (10.30mm)	0.405" (10.29mm)	0.406" (10.30mm)	0.406" (10.30mm)	0.406" (10.30mm)	0.318" (8.08mm)	0.318" (8.08mm)
Shell Material, Finish	Steel, Yellow Cadmium Plated	Steel, Tin Plated	Steel, Tin Plated	—	Steel, Tin Plated	Steel, Tin Plated	Steel, Tin Plated	Steel, Tin Plated	Steel, Tin Plated	Steel, Tin Plated	Steel, Tin Plated
Contact Finish	Gold	Gold	Gold	Gold	Gold	Gold	Gold	Gold	Gold	Gold	Gold
Contact Material	Brass	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	—	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Brass	Brass	Brass	Brass	Brass
Dielectric Material	Thermoplastic	Polyester, Glass Filled	Polyester, Glass Filled	—	Polyester, Glass Filled	Thermoplastic, Glass Filled	Thermoplastic, Glass Filled	Thermoplastic, Glass Filled	Thermoplastic, Glass Filled	Thermoplastic, Glass Filled	Thermoplastic, Glass Filled
Material Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	—	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0
RoHS Status	RoHS non-compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	RoHS Compliant	RoHS Compliant	RoHS Compliant	RoHS Compliant	RoHS Compliant	RoHS Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)

Engineering Selection Recommendations

TE Connectivity AMPLIMITE HD-20 Series (1-338169-2, 3-338169-2, 8-338169-2): These substitutes are ROHS3 compliant and active products with high inventory availability (1780, 2662, and 728 units respectively). All three maintain the 15-position, 2-row D-Sub plug configuration with through-hole right-angle solder termination. Current ratings of 6A and voltage ratings of 125V are lower than the DAM15P500M; applications requiring the full 7.5A per contact or 300V rating must verify compatibility. Operating temperature range of -55°C to 105°C is narrower than the DAM15P500M's -55°C to 125°C specification. Flange features vary: 1-338169-2 and 3-338169-2 include board lock and grounding indents; 3-338169-2 and 8-338169-2 feature mating-side female screwlock (4-40). Contact material is phosphor bronze rather than brass. These parts are suitable for applications where RoHS compliance is required and electrical/thermal specifications do not exceed the stated limits.

TE Connectivity AMPLIMITE HD-20 Series (4-1393479-4): This part is ROHS3 compliant and available in bulk packaging (1072 units). Electrical and thermal specifications are not provided in the data; this part is suitable only when detailed specification verification with the manufacturer is completed prior to design implementation.

Amphenol ICC FCE17 Series (FCE17-A15PB-440): This substitute is RoHS compliant and active with 953 units in stock. It maintains the 15-position, 2-row D-Sub plug configuration with through-hole right-angle solder termination. Current rating of 5A and operating temperature range of -40°C to 85°C are more restrictive than the DAM15P500M. Voltage rating is not specified. Backset spacing of 0.405" (10.29mm) differs by 0.001" from the DAM15P500M; this tolerance is acceptable for mechanical fit. Features include board lock, filter, and grounding indents. Contact material is phosphor bronze. This part is suitable for applications with lower current and temperature requirements and where RoHS compliance is necessary.

Amphenol ICC SD Series (L717SDA15P1ACH, L717SDA15P1ACH3F, L717SDA15P1ACH4R, L717SDA15PA4CH4F, L717SDA15PA4CH4R): All five SD series substitutes are RoHS compliant and active products with inventory ranging from 695 to 1939 units. All maintain the 15-position, 2-row D-Sub plug configuration with through-hole right-angle solder termination. Current ratings of 3A are significantly lower than the DAM15P500M's 7.5A per contact; these parts are suitable only for signal-level applications not requiring high current capacity. Voltage rating of 250V is lower than the DAM15P500M's 300V. Operating temperature range of -55°C to 125°C matches the DAM15P500M. Backset spacing is 0.406" (10.30mm) for L717SDA15P1ACH, L717SDA15P1ACH3F, and L717SDA15P1ACH4R; 0.318" (8.08mm) for L717SDA15PA4CH4F and L717SDA15PA4CH4R. The 0.318" spacing represents a significant mechanical difference and is not interchangeable with the DAM15P500M without board redesign. Flange features vary: L717SDA15P1ACH has unthreaded housing; L717SDA15P1ACH3F has mating-side female screwlock (M3); L717SDA15P1ACH4R and L717SDA15PA4CH4R have board-side (4-40); L717SDA15PA4CH4F has mating-side female screwlock (4-40). Contact material is brass, matching the DAM15P500M. These parts are suitable for low-current signal applications where RoHS compliance is required and mechanical mounting configuration is compatible with application design.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I use a substitute part with a lower current rating than the DAM15P500M? A: No, not without application verification. The DAM15P500M is rated for 7.5A per contact. Substitutes with lower current ratings (such as the SD series at 3A or FCE17 at 5A) are suitable only if your application's actual current draw does not exceed the substitute's rating. Exceeding the rated current will result in connector degradation and potential circuit failure. Verify your application's maximum current requirement before selecting a substitute.

Q: What is the significance of the backset spacing difference in the SD series parts? A: Backset spacing determines the distance from the connector mounting surface to the contact insertion point. The DAM15P500M and most substitutes use 0.406" (10.30mm) spacing. The L717SDA15PA4CH4F and L717SDA15PA4CH4R use 0.318" (8.08mm) spacing, which is a 0.088" difference. This difference requires board redesign and is not a direct mechanical substitute. Use these parts only if your PCB layout accommodates the reduced spacing.

Q: Are all substitute parts RoHS compliant? A: No. The DAM15P500M is RoHS non-compliant. All listed substitutes are RoHS compliant (either RoHS Compliant or ROHS3 Compliant). If your application or supply chain requires RoHS compliance, any of the listed substitutes are acceptable from a compliance perspective. If your application does not require RoHS compliance, the DAM15P500M remains a valid choice.

Q: What is the difference between the TE Connectivity parts with different flange features? A: Flange features determine how the connector mounts to the PCB or housing. 1-338169-2 has a 4-40 threaded housing/shell. 3-338169-2 has a mating-side female screwlock (4-40). 8-338169-2 has a mating-side female screwlock (4-40) in bulk packaging. The DAM15P500M has an unthreaded housing/shell. Select the flange feature that matches your mechanical mounting requirements. Threaded flanges provide screw-lock security; unthreaded flanges rely on friction fit or adhesive.

Q: Can I substitute the DAM15P500M with an SD series part in a high-temperature application? A: The SD series parts (L717SDA15P1ACH, L717SDA15P1ACH3F, L717SDA15P1ACH4R, L717SDA15PA4CH4F, L717SDA15PA4CH4R) are rated for -55°C to 125°C, which matches the DAM15P500M's operating temperature range. However, the SD series current rating of 3A is significantly lower than the DAM15P500M's 7.5A per contact. If your application requires both high temperature operation and high current capacity, the SD series is not suitable. The TE Connectivity AMPLIMITE HD-20 series is limited to -55°C to 105°C, which may not cover the full temperature range. Verify that your application's actual operating temperature and current requirements are within the substitute's specifications.

Q: What does the contact finish thickness specification mean? A: Contact finish thickness specifies the plating layer depth on the contact surface. The DAM15P500M does not specify thickness. The FCE17-A15PB-440 specifies 15.0µin (0.38µm) gold plating. The SD series specifies "Flash" plating, which is a very thin coating. Thicker plating generally provides better corrosion resistance and longer contact life. For applications in corrosive environments or with high mating cycle counts, verify that the substitute's plating thickness is adequate.

Q: Are there packaging differences between the substitutes? A: Yes. The DAM15P500M, most TE Connectivity parts, and most Amphenol ICC parts are supplied in Tray packaging. The TE Connectivity 4-1393479-4 and the Amphenol ICC 8-338169-2 are supplied in Bulk packaging. Tray packaging provides better protection during storage and handling. Bulk packaging may require additional protective measures. Verify packaging requirements for your supply chain and storage conditions.

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