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FCC17B25SC640 D-Sub Receptacle Equivalent & Substitute Parts
Part Overview
The FCC17B25SC640 is a 25-position D-Sub receptacle connector manufactured by Amphenol ICC (Commercial Products). This through-hole, right-angle solder-terminated connector features female sockets with a DB/B shell size (Size 3) and is designed for signal applications. The part is currently classified as obsolete, necessitating identification of active equivalent alternatives for ongoing procurement and design applications.
Substiute Parts
Key Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Connector Style | D-Sub |
| Connector Type | Receptacle, Female Sockets |
| Number of Positions | 25 |
| Number of Rows | 2 |
| Shell Size, Connector Layout | 3 (DB, B) |
| Mounting Type | Through Hole, Right Angle |
| Termination | Solder |
| Shell Material, Finish | Steel, Tin Plated |
| Contact Finish | Gold |
| Contact Finish Thickness | 15.0µin (0.38µm) |
| Current Rating | 5A |
| Voltage Rating | 200V |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 85°C |
| Material Flammability Rating | UL94 V-0 |
| Contact Material | Phosphor Bronze |
| Backset Spacing | 0.590" (14.99mm) |
| Features | Board Lock, Filter |
| Color | Black |
| Flange Feature | Housing/Shell (M3) |
| Dielectric Material | Thermoplastic |
| RoHS Status | RoHS non-compliant |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | 1 (Unlimited) |
Substitute Part Grouping Explanation
Substitution of the FCC17B25SC640 is determined by strict adherence to the following critical parameters:
Primary Substitution Criteria:
- Connector style: D-Sub
- Connector type: Receptacle, Female Sockets
- Number of positions: 25
- Number of rows: 2
- Shell size: 3 (DB, B)
- Mounting type: Through Hole, Right Angle
- Termination: Solder
- Flange feature: Housing/Shell (M3)
- Contact type: Signal
- Material flammability rating: UL94 V-0
- Current rating: 5A
- Backset spacing: 0.590" (14.99mm)
- Features: Board Lock, Filter
- Operating temperature range: -40°C ~ 85°C
- Contact material: Phosphor Bronze
- Shell material: Steel, Tin Plated
- Contact finish: Gold
- Contact finish thickness: 15.0µin (0.38µm)
- Dielectric material: Thermoplastic
- Moisture sensitivity level: 1 (Unlimited)
Substitute parts are grouped into two categories:
Category 1: Direct Amphenol ICC Equivalents (FCE17 Series) These parts maintain identical electrical and mechanical specifications to the FCC17B25SC640 while offering active product status and RoHS compliance. The FCE17 series represents the active replacement line for the obsolete FCC17 series.
Category 2: Alternative Manufacturer Options (HARTING) These parts provide functional equivalence with variations in specific parameters including backset spacing, contact form, dielectric material composition, and operating temperature range. These alternatives are suitable only when design specifications permit the noted parameter variations.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | FCC17B25SC640 | FCE17B25SC640 | FCE17B25SC600 | FCE17B25SC610 | FCE17B25SC650 | FCE17B25SC680 | FCE17B25SC690 | FCE17B25SC6D0 | FCE17B25SC6E0 | 09663126600 | 09663126601 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Amphenol ICC | Amphenol ICC | Amphenol ICC | Amphenol ICC | Amphenol ICC | Amphenol ICC | Amphenol ICC | Amphenol ICC | Amphenol ICC | HARTING | HARTING |
| 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 | Receptacle, Female Sockets | Receptacle, Female Sockets | Receptacle, Female Sockets | Receptacle, Female Sockets | Receptacle, Female Sockets | Receptacle, Female Sockets | Receptacle, Female Sockets | Receptacle, Female Sockets | Receptacle, Female Sockets | Receptacle, Female Sockets | Receptacle, Female Sockets |
| 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 |
| 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 Finish Thickness | 15.0µin (0.38µm) | 15.0µin (0.38µm) | 15.0µin (0.38µm) | 15.0µin (0.38µm) | 15.0µin (0.38µm) | 15.0µin (0.38µm) | 15.0µin (0.38µm) | 15.0µin (0.38µm) | 15.0µin (0.38µm) | Not specified | Not specified |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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) |
| Features | Board Lock, Filter | Board Lock, Filter | Board Lock, Filter | Board Lock, Filter | Board Lock, Filter | Board Lock, Filter | Board Lock, Filter | Board Lock, Filter | Board Lock, Filter | Not specified | Not specified |
| Color | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black | Not specified | Not specified |
| Flange Feature | Housing/Shell (M3) | Housing/Shell (M3) | Housing/Shell (M3) | Housing/Shell (M3) | Housing/Shell (M3) | Housing/Shell (M3) | Housing/Shell (M3) | Housing/Shell (M3) | Housing/Shell (M3) | Housing/Shell (Unthreaded) | Housing/Shell (M3) |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | 1 (Unlimited) | 1 (Unlimited) | 1 (Unlimited) | 1 (Unlimited) | 1 (Unlimited) | 1 (Unlimited) | 1 (Unlimited) | 1 (Unlimited) | 1 (Unlimited) | 1 (Unlimited) | 1 (Unlimited) |
| Product Status | Obsolete | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active |
Engineering Selection Recommendations
Primary Recommendation: Amphenol ICC FCE17 Series
The FCE17B25SC640, FCE17B25SC600, FCE17B25SC610, FCE17B25SC650, FCE17B25SC680, FCE17B25SC690, FCE17B25SC6D0, and FCE17B25SC6E0 represent the direct active equivalents to the obsolete FCC17B25SC640. These parts maintain identical mechanical and electrical specifications while offering the following advantages:
- Active product status with ongoing manufacturer support
- RoHS compliance for regulatory adherence
- Identical connector geometry, pin configuration, and mounting characteristics
- Equivalent electrical performance (5A current rating, UL94 V-0 flammability rating)
- Identical operating temperature range (-40°C ~ 85°C)
- Identical backset spacing (0.590" / 14.99mm)
- Identical flange feature (M3 threaded housing/shell)
- Identical contact material (Phosphor Bronze) and finish specifications
- Identical board lock and filter features
The FCE17 series variants differ only in contact finish specifications not explicitly detailed in the provided parameters, making any variant within this series suitable for direct substitution.
Secondary Recommendation: HARTING 09663126600 and 09663126601
The HARTING alternatives (09663126600 and 09663126601) provide functional equivalence with the following considerations:
- Active product status with ROHS3 compliance
- Identical connector style, type, position count, and shell size
- Identical mounting type and termination method
- Identical flange feature (09663126601 includes M3 threading; 09663126600 features unthreaded housing)
- Identical material flammability rating (UL94 V-0)
- Identical moisture sensitivity level
Parameter variations requiring design review:
- Backset spacing: 0.409" (10.40mm) versus 0.590" (14.99mm) on original part
- Current rating: 6.5A versus 5A on original part
- Operating temperature range: -55°C ~ 125°C versus -40°C ~ 85°C on original part
- Contact material: Copper Alloy versus Phosphor Bronze on original part
- Contact finish: Not specified versus Gold on original part
- Dielectric material: PBT/Polyester/Glass Filled versus Thermoplastic on original part
HARTING alternatives are suitable only when design specifications accommodate these parameter differences and when the reduced backset spacing does not create mechanical conflicts with existing board layouts.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can the FCE17B25SC640 directly replace the FCC17B25SC640 without design modifications?
A: Yes. The FCE17B25SC640 maintains identical electrical and mechanical specifications to the FCC17B25SC640. The primary differences are product status (active versus obsolete) and RoHS compliance. No design modifications are required for direct substitution.
Q: What is the difference between the various FCE17B25SC6XX variants?
A: The FCE17B25SC640, FCE17B25SC600, FCE17B25SC610, FCE17B25SC650, FCE17B25SC680, FCE17B25SC690, FCE17B25SC6D0, and FCE17B25SC6E0 are all functionally equivalent 25-position D-Sub receptacles from Amphenol ICC. The suffix variations (640, 600, 610, 650, 680, 690, 6D0, 6E0) indicate different contact finish specifications not detailed in the provided parameters. All variants meet the core electrical and mechanical requirements for substitution.
Q: Why do the HARTING parts have different backset spacing?
A: Backset spacing refers to the distance from the rear of the connector shell to the solder tail contact points. The HARTING 09663126600 and 09663126601 feature 0.409" (10.40mm) spacing compared to 0.590" (14.99mm) on the original FCC17B25SC640. This difference affects board layout and may require PCB redesign if the original spacing was critical to the application.
Q: Are the HARTING alternatives suitable for all applications using the FCC17B25SC640?
A: HARTING alternatives are suitable only when design specifications permit the following parameter variations: reduced backset spacing (0.409" versus 0.590"), higher current rating (6.5A versus 5A), extended operating temperature range (-55°C ~ 125°C versus -40°C ~ 85°C), and different contact material (Copper Alloy versus Phosphor Bronze). Applications with strict requirements for the original specifications should use the Amphenol ICC FCE17 series.
Q: What is the significance of the M3 flange feature?
A: The M3 flange feature indicates that the connector housing includes M3-threaded mounting holes. This allows for secure mechanical fastening to the PCB or enclosure using M3 screws. The HARTING 09663126600 features an unthreaded housing, which may not provide equivalent mechanical retention in applications requiring threaded fastening.
Q: Are all substitute parts RoHS compliant?
A: The Amphenol ICC FCE17 series parts are RoHS compliant. The HARTING 09663126600 and 09663126601 are ROHS3 compliant. The original FCC17B25SC640 is RoHS non-compliant. Applications subject to RoHS regulations must use either the FCE17 series or HARTING alternatives.
Q: What is the moisture sensitivity level, and why is it important?
A: Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) 1 indicates unlimited shelf life without moisture control requirements. All listed parts, including the original FCC17B25SC640 and all substitutes, carry MSL 1 rating, meaning they do not require special moisture-controlled storage or handling procedures.
Q: Can I mix different FCE17B25SC6XX variants in the same design?
A: Yes. All FCE17B25SC6XX variants maintain identical mechanical and electrical specifications. Mixing variants within the same design presents no compatibility issues.
Q: What is the contact finish thickness specification, and which parts meet it?
A: Contact finish thickness of 15.0µin (0.38µm) specifies the gold plating depth on the contact surfaces. The FCC17B25SC640 and all Amphenol ICC FCE17 variants meet this specification. The HARTING parts do not specify contact finish thickness, indicating this parameter may differ from the original specification.
Q: Are there any certifications or compliance differences between the substitute parts?
A: All parts carry UL94 V-0 material flammability rating and MSL 1 moisture sensitivity level. The primary compliance difference is RoHS status: the original FCC17B25SC640 is RoHS non-compliant, while the Amphenol ICC FCE17 series is RoHS compliant and the HARTING parts are ROHS3 compliant. All parts carry EAR99 ECCN classification and 8536.69.4040 HTSUS code.
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