FCC17C37PA280 D-Sub 37-Position Right-Angle Solder Plug Connector

Part Overview

The FCC17C37PA280 is a 37-position D-Sub plug connector with right-angle through-hole solder termination, manufactured by Amphenol ICC. This connector is classified as obsolete, though 837 pieces remain in current inventory. The connector features a male pin configuration with a 2-row layout in shell size 4 (DC, C), designed for signal applications with board lock, filter, and grounding indent features.

Due to the obsolete product status of the FCC17C37PA280, identification of equivalent and substitute parts is necessary for ongoing design support, maintenance, and new production applications. Active alternatives from Amphenol ICC and compatible cross-manufacturer options are available with equivalent electrical and mechanical specifications.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Connector Type	D-Sub Plug, Male Pins
Number of Positions	37
Number of Rows	2
Shell Size, Connector Layout	4 (DC, C)
Mounting Type	Through Hole, Right Angle
Termination	Solder
Current Rating	5A
Voltage Rating	200V
Operating Temperature Range	-40°C to 85°C
Shell Material, Finish	Steel, Tin Plated
Contact Finish	Gold, 15.0µin (0.38µm)
Contact Material	Phosphor Bronze
Backset Spacing	0.318" (8.08mm)
Features	Board Lock, Filter, Grounding Indents
Flange Feature	Housing/Shell (Unthreaded)
Material Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0
Dielectric Material	Thermoplastic
RoHS Status	RoHS Non-Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level	1 (Unlimited)

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the FCC17C37PA280 are classified into two categories based on substitution criteria:

Category 1: Direct Series Equivalents (Amphenol ICC FCE17 Series)

The FCE17C37PA280, FCE17C37PA200, FCE17C37PA210, FCE17C37PA240, FCE17C37PA250, FCE17C37PA290, FCE17C37PA2D0, and FCE17C37PA2E0 are parametric equivalents from Amphenol ICC's active FCE17 series. These parts maintain identical electrical and mechanical specifications to the FCC17C37PA280 across all critical parameters: 37-position configuration, 2-row layout, shell size 4 (DC, C), right-angle through-hole solder termination, 5A current rating, 200V voltage rating, operating temperature range of -40°C to 85°C, steel tin-plated shell, gold-plated phosphor bronze contacts, 0.318" backset spacing, board lock/filter/grounding indent features, UL94 V-0 flammability rating, and thermoplastic dielectric material. The primary distinction is product status: FCE17 variants are active, whereas FCC17C37PA280 is obsolete. All FCE17 variants are RoHS Compliant with glass-filled thermoplastic dielectric material.

Category 2: Cross-Manufacturer Alternatives (HARTING)

The HARTING 09654226800 and 09654227800 connectors are similar D-Sub 37-position right-angle solder plugs with equivalent mechanical form factor and connector layout. These parts share the same 37-position, 2-row, shell size 4 (DC, C) configuration and right-angle through-hole solder termination. However, they differ in specific electrical and material parameters: current rating of 6.5A (versus 5A), backset spacing of 0.409" (10.40mm) (versus 0.318"), contact material of copper alloy (versus phosphor bronze), dielectric material of polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) with polyester and glass fill (versus thermoplastic), and operating temperature range of -55°C to 125°C (versus -40°C to 85°C). HARTING parts are ROHS3 Compliant and REACH Unaffected.

Key Parameters Determining Substitution:

Connector type, position count, row configuration, and shell size
Mounting type and termination method
Current and voltage ratings
Operating temperature range
Contact material and finish specifications
Backset spacing and mechanical dimensions
Compliance certifications (RoHS status)

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	FCC17C37PA280 (Main)	FCE17C37PA280	FCE17C37PA200	FCE17C37PA210	FCE17C37PA240	FCE17C37PA250	FCE17C37PA290	FCE17C37PA2D0	FCE17C37PA2E0	09654226800 (HARTING)	09654227800 (HARTING)
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	37	37	37	37	37	37	37	37	37	37	37
Number of Rows	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Shell Size, Connector Layout	4 (DC, C)	4 (DC, C)	4 (DC, C)	4 (DC, C)	4 (DC, C)	4 (DC, C)	4 (DC, C)	4 (DC, C)	4 (DC, C)	4 (DC, C)	4 (DC, C)
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 Range	-40°C to 85°C	-40°C to 85°C	-40°C to 85°C	-40°C to 85°C	-40°C to 85°C	-40°C to 85°C	-40°C to 85°C	-40°C to 85°C	-40°C to 85°C	-55°C to 125°C	-55°C to 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 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
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	0.318" (8.08mm)	0.318" (8.08mm)	0.318" (8.08mm)	0.318" (8.08mm)	0.318" (8.08mm)	0.318" (8.08mm)	0.318" (8.08mm)	0.318" (8.08mm)	0.318" (8.08mm)	0.409" (10.40mm)	0.409" (10.40mm)
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
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
Inventory Availability	837 Pcs	948 Pcs	701 Pcs	1153 Pcs	1025 Pcs	734 Pcs	670 Pcs	760 Pcs	1115 Pcs	1047 Pcs	822 Pcs

Engineering Selection Recommendations

For RoHS Compliance Requirements:

Applications requiring RoHS compliance must transition from the FCC17C37PA280 (RoHS Non-Compliant) to one of the Amphenol ICC FCE17 series variants: FCE17C37PA280, FCE17C37PA200, FCE17C37PA210, FCE17C37PA240, FCE17C37PA250, FCE17C37PA290, FCE17C37PA2D0, or FCE17C37PA2E0. All FCE17 variants are RoHS Compliant and maintain identical electrical and mechanical specifications to the original FCC17C37PA280 across all critical parameters. These parts are active products with established supply chains and represent the direct replacement path for obsolete FCC17 series connectors.

For Amphenol ICC Product Line Continuity:

The FCE17 series represents Amphenol ICC's active product line for 37-position D-Sub right-angle solder plugs in shell size 4 (DC, C). Selection among FCE17C37PA280, FCE17C37PA200, FCE17C37PA210, FCE17C37PA240, FCE17C37PA250, FCE17C37PA290, FCE17C37PA2D0, and FCE17C37PA2E0 should be based on specific application requirements not differentiated in the provided parameters. All variants maintain identical electrical performance, mechanical form factor, and compliance certifications.

For Cross-Manufacturer Alternatives:

The HARTING 09654226800 and 09654227800 connectors are suitable for applications where the higher current rating of 6.5A (versus 5A) and extended operating temperature range of -55°C to 125°C (versus -40°C to 85°C) provide design advantages. These parts are ROHS3 Compliant and REACH Unaffected. However, the increased backset spacing of 0.409" (10.40mm) versus 0.318" requires PCB layout verification. The copper alloy contact material differs from the phosphor bronze specification of the FCC17C37PA280 and FCE17 series.

For Obsolete Product Replacement:

The FCC17C37PA280 is classified as obsolete. New designs and production applications should specify active alternatives from the FCE17 series. Existing inventory of FCC17C37PA280 (837 pieces) may be used for maintenance and repair of legacy systems, but long-term supply assurance requires transition to active product lines.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Can FCE17C37PA280 directly replace FCC17C37PA280 in existing designs?

A: Yes. The FCE17C37PA280 maintains identical electrical and mechanical specifications to the FCC17C37PA280 across all critical parameters: 37-position configuration, 2-row layout, shell size 4 (DC, C), right-angle through-hole solder termination, 5A current rating, 200V voltage rating, operating temperature range of -40°C to 85°C, steel tin-plated shell, gold-plated phosphor bronze contacts, 0.318" backset spacing, board lock/filter/grounding indent features, and UL94 V-0 flammability rating. The primary difference is product status: FCE17C37PA280 is active, whereas FCC17C37PA280 is obsolete. Additionally, FCE17C37PA280 is RoHS Compliant with glass-filled thermoplastic dielectric material.

Q2: What are the differences among the various FCE17C37PA variants?

A: The FCE17C37PA280, FCE17C37PA200, FCE17C37PA210, FCE17C37PA240, FCE17C37PA250, FCE17C37PA290, FCE17C37PA2D0, and FCE17C37PA2E0 are all parametric equivalents with identical electrical and mechanical specifications. The differences are reflected in the part number suffix, which typically indicates variations in connector configuration, contact arrangement, or application-specific features not detailed in the provided parameters. Selection should be based on specific application requirements and design documentation.

Q3: Are HARTING 09654226800 and 09654227800 direct substitutes for FCC17C37PA280?

A: HARTING 09654226800 and 09654227800 are similar D-Sub 37-position right-angle solder plugs with equivalent mechanical form factor and connector layout. However, they differ in specific electrical and material parameters. The HARTING parts feature a higher current rating of 6.5A (versus 5A), extended operating temperature range of -55°C to 125°C (versus -40°C to 85°C), increased backset spacing of 0.409" (10.40mm) (versus 0.318"), copper alloy contact material (versus phosphor bronze), and polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) dielectric material (versus thermoplastic). These differences require PCB layout verification and electrical performance validation before substitution.

Q4: What is the significance of the backset spacing difference between Amphenol ICC and HARTING connectors?

A: Backset spacing defines the distance from the connector mounting surface to the contact insertion point. The Amphenol ICC FCC17C37PA280 and FCE17 series specify 0.318" (8.08mm) backset spacing, while HARTING 09654226800 and 09654227800 specify 0.409" (10.40mm). This 0.091" difference affects PCB layout, mating connector positioning, and cable routing. Substitution of HARTING connectors requires PCB redesign to accommodate the increased backset spacing. Direct mechanical interchange is not possible without layout modification.

Q5: Why is RoHS compliance important for connector selection?

A: RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) compliance is a regulatory requirement in many markets, particularly for products sold in the European Union and other regions with similar environmental regulations. The FCC17C37PA280 is RoHS Non-Compliant, while all FCE17 series variants are RoHS Compliant. For new designs and production applications subject to RoHS requirements, selection of RoHS Compliant alternatives is mandatory. The FCE17 series provides direct RoHS Compliant replacement with identical electrical and mechanical performance.

Q6: What is the difference between RoHS and ROHS3 compliance?

A: RoHS Compliant indicates compliance with the original Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (2002/95/EC). ROHS3 Compliant indicates compliance with the recast Directive (2011/65/EU), which includes additional restricted substances and updated compliance requirements. Both certifications restrict hazardous materials, but ROHS3 represents the current regulatory standard. HARTING 09654226800 and 09654227800 are ROHS3 Compliant, representing compliance with the latest regulatory requirements.

Q7: How does contact material affect connector performance?

A: Contact material influences electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance, and mechanical durability. The FCC17C37PA280 and FCE17 series use phosphor bronze contacts, which provide excellent electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance. HARTING 09654226800 and 09654227800 use copper alloy contacts, which also provide good electrical performance but may differ in corrosion resistance and mechanical properties. For applications requiring specific contact material performance, material compatibility should be verified with application requirements.

Q8: What does "Moisture Sensitivity Level 1 (Unlimited)" mean?

A: Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) 1 (Unlimited) indicates that the connector has no moisture sensitivity restrictions. The component does not require special handling, storage, or baking procedures to remove absorbed moisture before soldering. This classification applies to all listed connectors and indicates robust environmental tolerance suitable for standard manufacturing and storage conditions.

Q9: Can FCC17C37PA280 inventory be used for new production applications?

A: The FCC17C37PA280 is classified as obsolete, and 837 pieces remain in current inventory. While existing inventory may be used for maintenance and repair of legacy systems, new production applications should specify active alternatives from the FCE17 series to ensure long-term supply assurance and compliance with current regulatory requirements. Obsolete product status indicates that manufacturer support and future availability are not guaranteed.

Q10: What inventory levels are available for substitute parts?

A: Current inventory levels for substitute parts are as follows: FCE17C37PA280 (948 Pcs), FCE17C37PA200 (701 Pcs), FCE17C37PA210 (1153 Pcs), FCE17C37PA240 (1025 Pcs), FCE17C37PA250 (734 Pcs), FCE17C37PA290 (670 Pcs), FCE17C37PA2D0 (760 Pcs), FCE17C37PA2E0 (1115 Pcs), HARTING 09654226800 (1047 Pcs), and HARTING 09654227800 (822 Pcs). All substitute parts are available in active inventory with established supply chains.

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