FCC17A15PC2DB D-Sub Connector Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The FCC17A15PC2DB is a 15-position D-Sub plug connector manufactured by Amphenol ICC (Commercial Products) with right-angle through-hole solder termination. This connector features a 2-row configuration (Shell Size 2, DA/A layout) with male pins, gold-plated phosphor bronze contacts, and steel tin-plated housing. The part is classified as obsolete, necessitating identification of active equivalent and substitute components for ongoing design support and procurement continuity.

Key Parameters

Parameter	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
Current Rating (Amps)	5A
Voltage Rating	200V
Operating Temperature	-40°C ~ 85°C
Shell Material, Finish	Steel, Tin Plated
Contact Finish	Gold
Contact Material	Phosphor Bronze
Backset Spacing	0.590" (14.99mm)
Material Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0
RoHS Status	RoHS non-compliant

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the FCC17A15PC2DB is determined by strict equivalence across the following critical parameters:

Primary Equivalence Criteria:

Connector style (D-Sub)
Connector type (Plug, Male Pins)
Number of positions (15)
Number of rows (2)
Shell size and layout (2, DA/A)
Mounting type (Through Hole, Right Angle)
Termination method (Solder)
Current rating (5A minimum)
Operating temperature range (-40°C ~ 85°C minimum)
Material flammability rating (UL94 V-0)

Substitute Categories:

Category 1: Direct Series Equivalents (Amphenol ICC FCE17 Series) Parts FCE17A15PC2DB, FCE17A15PC20B, FCE17A15PC21B, FCE17A15PC24B, FCE17A15PC25B, FCE17A15PC28B, FCE17A15PC29B, and FCE17A15PC2EB represent active production equivalents within the Amphenol ICC product line. These parts maintain identical mechanical and electrical specifications to the FCC17A15PC2DB while offering RoHS compliance and active product status. The FCE17 series utilizes glass-filled thermoplastic dielectric material compared to the standard thermoplastic of the original part.

Category 2: Cross-Manufacturer Alternatives (HARTING) Parts 09652236801 and 09652636810 from HARTING provide functional D-Sub plug alternatives with compatible 15-position, 2-row configuration and right-angle solder termination. These parts operate at higher current ratings (6.5A) and extended temperature ranges (-55°C ~ 125°C), with different backset spacing (0.409" vs. 0.590") and contact material composition (Copper Alloy vs. Phosphor Bronze).

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	FCC17A15PC2DB	FCE17A15PC2DB	FCE17A15PC20B	FCE17A15PC21B	FCE17A15PC24B	FCE17A15PC25B	FCE17A15PC28B	FCE17A15PC29B	FCE17A15PC2EB	09652236801	09652636810
Manufacturer	Amphenol ICC	Amphenol ICC	Amphenol ICC	Amphenol ICC	Amphenol ICC	Amphenol ICC	Amphenol ICC	Amphenol ICC	Amphenol ICC	HARTING	HARTING
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, 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
Current Rating (Amps)	5A	5A	5A	5A	5A	5A	5A	5A	5A	6.5A	6.5A
Operating Temperature	-40°C ~ 85°C	-40°C ~ 85°C	-40°C ~ 85°C	-40°C ~ 85°C	-40°C ~ 85°C	-40°C ~ 85°C	-40°C ~ 85°C	-40°C ~ 85°C	-40°C ~ 85°C	-55°C ~ 125°C	-55°C ~ 125°C
Shell Material, Finish	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	Steel	Steel
Contact Finish	Gold	Gold	Gold	Gold	Gold	Gold	Gold	Gold	Gold	Not Specified	Not Specified
Contact Material	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Copper Alloy	Copper Alloy
Backset Spacing	0.590" (14.99mm)	0.590" (14.99mm)	0.590" (14.99mm)	0.590" (14.99mm)	0.590" (14.99mm)	0.590" (14.99mm)	0.590" (14.99mm)	0.590" (14.99mm)	0.590" (14.99mm)	0.409" (10.40mm)	0.409" (10.40mm)
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	UL94 V-0
RoHS Status	RoHS non-compliant	RoHS Compliant	RoHS Compliant	RoHS Compliant	RoHS Compliant	RoHS Compliant	RoHS Compliant	RoHS Compliant	RoHS Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant
Product Status	Obsolete	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active

Engineering Selection Recommendations

For RoHS-Compliant Applications: The Amphenol ICC FCE17 series (FCE17A15PC2DB, FCE17A15PC20B, FCE17A15PC21B, FCE17A15PC24B, FCE17A15PC25B, FCE17A15PC28B, FCE17A15PC29B, FCE17A15PC2EB) provides direct functional equivalence to the obsolete FCC17A15PC2DB with active product status and RoHS compliance. These parts maintain identical mechanical dimensions, electrical ratings, and connector interface specifications. The FCE17 series is the primary recommendation for new designs and legacy system updates requiring regulatory compliance.

For Extended Temperature Range Applications: HARTING parts 09652236801 and 09652636810 extend the operating temperature range to -55°C ~ 125°C, compared to the -40°C ~ 85°C specification of the FCC17A15PC2DB. These alternatives support higher current ratings (6.5A vs. 5A) and offer ROHS3 compliance. However, these parts feature different backset spacing (0.409" vs. 0.590") and copper alloy contacts instead of phosphor bronze, requiring mechanical and electrical validation for existing designs.

For Legacy System Maintenance: When direct replacement of the obsolete FCC17A15PC2DB is required without design modification, the FCE17A15PC2DB provides identical specifications with active availability and RoHS compliance. This part maintains the same 0.590" backset spacing, phosphor bronze contact material, and 5A current rating.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can FCE17 series connectors directly replace the FCC17A15PC2DB without PCB modification?

A: Yes. The FCE17 series maintains identical mechanical dimensions, backset spacing (0.590"), and electrical specifications. Direct substitution on existing PCBs is supported without layout changes.

Q: What is the primary difference between FCC17 and FCE17 series?

A: The FCC17 series is obsolete and RoHS non-compliant. The FCE17 series is active production with RoHS compliance and glass-filled thermoplastic dielectric material. Electrical and mechanical performance remain equivalent.

Q: Are HARTING parts 09652236801 and 09652636810 compatible with existing FCC17A15PC2DB designs?

A: These HARTING alternatives differ in backset spacing (0.409" vs. 0.590"), contact material (Copper Alloy vs. Phosphor Bronze), and operating temperature range (-55°C ~ 125°C vs. -40°C ~ 85°C). Design validation is required before substitution.

Q: Which substitute part offers the best compliance profile?

A: All FCE17 series parts (FCE17A15PC2DB, FCE17A15PC20B, FCE17A15PC21B, FCE17A15PC24B, FCE17A15PC25B, FCE17A15PC28B, FCE17A15PC29B, FCE17A15PC2EB) provide RoHS compliance with active product status. HARTING alternatives offer ROHS3 compliance with extended environmental specifications.

Q: What is the significance of backset spacing differences?

A: Backset spacing (0.590" for Amphenol vs. 0.409" for HARTING) determines the distance from the connector mounting surface to the contact plane. Different spacing requires PCB redesign and cannot be accommodated through simple component swapping.

Q: Are all FCE17 variants electrically interchangeable?

A: Yes. All FCE17 variants (PC2DB, PC20B, PC21B, PC24B, PC25B, PC28B, PC29B, PC2EB) maintain identical electrical specifications (5A, 200V, -40°C ~ 85°C) and mechanical dimensions. Variants differ in internal configuration details not affecting external interface compatibility.

Q: What inventory status should influence part selection?

A: Current inventory levels are: FCC17A15PC2DB (815 pcs), FCE17A15PC2DB (707 pcs), FCE17A15PC20B (1107 pcs), FCE17A15PC21B (764 pcs), FCE17A15PC24B (720 pcs), FCE17A15PC25B (831 pcs), FCE17A15PC28B (808 pcs), FCE17A15PC29B (985 pcs), FCE17A15PC2EB (726 pcs), 09652236801 (1059 pcs), 09652636810 (1094 pcs). Availability should be confirmed with suppliers for production quantities.

Q: Is contact finish (Gold vs. unspecified) a critical substitution factor?

A: The FCC17A15PC2DB specifies gold-plated contacts (15.0µin/0.38µm). All FCE17 equivalents maintain this specification. HARTING alternatives do not specify contact finish, requiring clarification with the manufacturer for applications requiring specific contact plating.

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