FCC17B25PC490 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The FCC17B25PC490 is a 25-position D-Sub plug connector with right-angle solder termination, manufactured by Amphenol ICC (Commercial Products). This connector features male pins, through-hole mounting, and is designed for signal applications with a 5A current rating and 200V voltage rating. The part is classified as obsolete, necessitating identification of active equivalent alternatives that maintain electrical and mechanical compatibility for new designs and production continuity.

Key Parameters

Parameter	FCC17B25PC490
Connector Type	D-Sub Plug, Male Pins
Number of Positions	25
Number of Rows	2
Shell Size, Connector Layout	3 (DB, B)
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
Flange Feature	Housing/Shell (4-40)
Features	Board Lock, Filter, Grounding Indents
Material Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0
Dielectric Material	Thermoplastic
Contact Form	Machined
Backset Spacing	0.590" (14.99mm)
Product Status	Obsolete
RoHS Status	RoHS non-compliant

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the FCC17B25PC490 is determined by strict equivalence across the following critical parameters:

Electrical Compatibility:

Connector type: D-Sub Plug with male pins
Position count: 25 positions in 2-row configuration
Shell size: 3 (DB, B) layout
Current rating: 5A minimum
Voltage rating: 200V minimum
Contact material and finish: Phosphor Bronze with gold plating

Mechanical Compatibility:

Mounting type: Through-hole, right-angle orientation
Termination method: Solder
Flange feature: Housing/Shell with 4-40 threading
Backset spacing: 0.590" (14.99mm)
Features: Board lock, filter, and grounding indents

Environmental & Compliance:

Operating temperature range: -40°C to 85°C minimum
Material flammability: UL94 V-0
Dielectric material: Thermoplastic or thermoplastic glass-filled variants

Substitute parts are grouped into two categories: direct Amphenol ICC FCE17 series equivalents with active product status and RoHS compliance, and alternative manufacturer options from HARTING that maintain core electrical and mechanical specifications.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	FCC17B25PC490	FCE17B25PC490	FCE17B25PC400	FCE17B25PC410	FCE17B25PC440	FCE17B25PC450	FCE17B25PC480	FCE17B25PC4D0	FCE17B25PC4E0	09653226800	09653227800
Manufacturer	Amphenol ICC	Amphenol ICC	Amphenol ICC	Amphenol ICC	Amphenol ICC	Amphenol ICC	Amphenol ICC	Amphenol ICC	Amphenol ICC	HARTING	HARTING
Connector Type	D-Sub Plug, Male Pins	D-Sub Plug, Male Pins	D-Sub Plug, Male Pins	D-Sub Plug, Male Pins	D-Sub Plug, Male Pins	D-Sub Plug, Male Pins	D-Sub Plug, Male Pins	D-Sub Plug, Male Pins	D-Sub Plug, Male Pins	D-Sub Plug, Male Pins	D-Sub Plug, Male Pins
Number of Positions	25	25	25	25	25	25	25	25	25	25	25
Number of Rows	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Shell Size, Connector Layout	3 (DB, B)	3 (DB, B)	3 (DB, B)	3 (DB, B)	3 (DB, B)	3 (DB, B)	3 (DB, B)	3 (DB, B)	3 (DB, B)	3 (DB, B)	3 (DB, B)
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
Voltage Rating	200V	Not specified	Not specified	Not specified	Not specified	Not specified	Not specified	Not specified	Not specified	Not specified	Not specified
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 Material	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Copper Alloy	Copper Alloy
Flange Feature	Housing/Shell (4-40)	Housing/Shell (4-40)	Housing/Shell (4-40)	Housing/Shell (4-40)	Housing/Shell (4-40)	Housing/Shell (4-40)	Housing/Shell (4-40)	Housing/Shell (4-40)	Housing/Shell (4-40)	Housing/Shell (Unthreaded)	Housing/Shell (Unthreaded)
Features	Board Lock, Filter, Grounding Indents	Board Lock, Filter, Grounding Indents	Board Lock, Filter, Grounding Indents	Board Lock, Filter, Grounding Indents	Board Lock, Filter, Grounding Indents	Board Lock, Filter, Grounding Indents	Board Lock, Filter, Grounding Indents	Board Lock, Filter, Grounding Indents	Board Lock, Filter, Grounding Indents	Grounding Indents	Grounding Indents
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
Dielectric Material	Thermoplastic	Thermoplastic, Glass Filled	Thermoplastic, Glass Filled	Thermoplastic, Glass Filled	Thermoplastic, Glass Filled	Thermoplastic, Glass Filled	Thermoplastic, Glass Filled	Thermoplastic, Glass Filled	Thermoplastic, Glass Filled	Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Polyester, Glass Filled	Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Polyester, Glass Filled
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)
Product Status	Obsolete	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active
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

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Primary Substitutes (Amphenol ICC FCE17 Series):

The FCE17B25PC490, FCE17B25PC400, FCE17B25PC410, FCE17B25PC440, FCE17B25PC450, FCE17B25PC480, FCE17B25PC4D0, and FCE17B25PC4E0 are direct functional equivalents to the FCC17B25PC490. All FCE17 variants maintain identical electrical and mechanical specifications including 25-position configuration, shell size 3 (DB, B), through-hole right-angle solder termination, 5A current rating, UL94 V-0 flammability rating, and operating temperature range of -40°C to 85°C. The primary distinction is that all FCE17 variants are active products with RoHS compliance, whereas the FCC17B25PC490 is obsolete and RoHS non-compliant. The FCE17 series incorporates thermoplastic glass-filled dielectric material compared to the standard thermoplastic of the original part. These substitutes are suitable for new designs and production continuity where RoHS compliance is required.

Alternative Manufacturer Options (HARTING):

The HARTING parts 09653226800 and 09653227800 provide alternative sourcing for 25-position D-Sub plug connectors with right-angle solder termination. These connectors maintain the same connector type, position count, row configuration, shell size, mounting type, and termination method. HARTING parts feature higher current rating (6.5A versus 5A), extended operating temperature range (-55°C to 125°C versus -40°C to 85°C), and ROHS3 compliance. However, HARTING connectors differ in backset spacing (0.409" versus 0.590"), flange feature (unthreaded housing/shell versus 4-40 threaded), contact material (copper alloy versus phosphor bronze), and feature set (grounding indents only, without board lock and filter). These differences require PCB layout verification before implementation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can FCE17B25PC490 directly replace FCC17B25PC490 without PCB modification?

A: Yes. The FCE17B25PC490 maintains identical electrical and mechanical specifications including connector type, position count, shell size, mounting orientation, termination method, current rating, operating temperature range, and backset spacing. The primary differences are product status (active versus obsolete), RoHS compliance, and dielectric material composition (glass-filled thermoplastic versus standard thermoplastic). No PCB layout changes are required.

Q: What is the difference between the various FCE17B25PC4XX variants?

A: All FCE17B25PC4XX variants (PC400, PC410, PC440, PC450, PC480, PC4D0, PC4E0) share identical electrical and mechanical specifications. The alphanumeric suffix designates internal configuration or contact arrangement variations not specified in the provided parameters. Selection among these variants depends on specific application requirements and internal pin configuration compatibility with the original design.

Q: Are HARTING 09653226800 and 09653227800 direct replacements?

A: HARTING connectors are functionally similar but not direct replacements. While they maintain the same connector type, position count, shell size, and mounting orientation, they differ in backset spacing (0.409" versus 0.590"), flange design (unthreaded versus 4-40 threaded), and feature set (grounding indents only). PCB layout verification is required before substitution. These parts are suitable for new designs where the different backset spacing and flange configuration are accommodated.

Q: What is the significance of RoHS compliance in selecting a substitute?

A: RoHS compliance is a regulatory requirement for products sold in the European Union and many other markets. The original FCC17B25PC490 is RoHS non-compliant, while all FCE17 variants and HARTING alternatives are RoHS or ROHS3 compliant. For new designs and production continuity, RoHS-compliant substitutes are required to meet current regulatory standards and customer requirements.

Q: Does the glass-filled dielectric material in FCE17 variants affect performance?

A: The thermoplastic glass-filled dielectric material in FCE17 variants maintains the same UL94 V-0 flammability rating and operating temperature range as the original part. Glass-filled thermoplastic provides improved mechanical strength and dimensional stability compared to standard thermoplastic. This material change does not affect electrical performance or compatibility with the original design.

Q: What is backset spacing and why does it matter?

A: Backset spacing is the distance from the rear of the connector shell to the solder contact points. The FCC17B25PC490 and all FCE17 variants specify 0.590" (14.99mm) backset spacing, while HARTING alternatives specify 0.409" (10.40mm). This dimension is critical for PCB layout design. Connectors with different backset spacing require different PCB footprints and cannot be directly substituted without PCB redesign.

Q: Can I use a substitute with higher current rating (6.5A) in place of the 5A rated original?

A: Yes. A connector with higher current rating (6.5A) can be used in applications designed for 5A operation. The higher rating provides additional margin and does not create compatibility issues. However, the different backset spacing and flange configuration of HARTING parts require PCB verification before implementation.

Q: What does the 4-40 flange feature indicate?

A: The 4-40 designation indicates that the connector flange features threaded holes compatible with 4-40 machine screws. This allows mechanical fastening of the connector to the PCB or enclosure. HARTING alternatives feature unthreaded housing/shell flanges, which may require different mounting methods. This difference must be considered during PCB and enclosure design.

Q: Are all substitute parts available in the same packaging?

A: The original FCC17B25PC490 and all FCE17 variants are available in bulk packaging. HARTING parts 09653226800 and 09653227800 are also available in bulk packaging. Packaging format does not affect electrical or mechanical compatibility.

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