FCC17C37PA290 D-Sub Connector Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The FCC17C37PA290 is a 37-position D-Sub plug connector manufactured by Amphenol ICC (Commercial Products) with right-angle through-hole solder termination. This connector features a male pin configuration, thermoplastic dielectric material, and gold-plated phosphor bronze contacts rated for 5A at 200V operation across -40°C to 85°C.

The FCC17C37PA290 is classified as obsolete. Equivalent and substitute parts are available from active product lines that maintain electrical and mechanical compatibility while offering improved availability and compliance status.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Connector Style	D-Sub
Connector Type	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 (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 (Unthreaded)
Material Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0
Backset Spacing	0.318" (8.08mm)
Features	Board Lock, Filter, Grounding Indents

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the FCC17C37PA290 is determined by strict equivalence across the following critical parameters:

Electrical Compatibility:

37-position configuration with 2-row layout
Shell size 4 (DC, C) D-Sub format
Male pin connector type
Solder termination method
Current rating of 5A minimum
Voltage rating of 200V minimum
Operating temperature range encompassing -40°C to 85°C

Mechanical Compatibility:

Through-hole right-angle mounting orientation
Unthreaded housing/shell flange feature
Backset spacing of 0.318" (8.08mm)
Board lock, filter, and grounding indent features

Material and Performance:

Steel shell with tin plating
Gold contact finish
Phosphor bronze contact material
UL94 V-0 flammability rating
Thermoplastic dielectric material

Substitute parts are grouped into two categories:

Category 1: Amphenol ICC FCE17 Series (Active Status) The FCE17C37PA290, FCE17C37PA200, FCE17C37PA210, FCE17C37PA240, FCE17C37PA250, FCE17C37PA280, FCE17C37PA2D0, and FCE17C37PA2E0 are direct parametric equivalents from Amphenol ICC's active product line. These parts maintain all critical electrical and mechanical parameters while offering RoHS compliance and active product status.

Category 2: HARTING 09654226800 and 09654227800 (Similar Substitutes) These HARTING connectors provide functional equivalence with variations in backset spacing (0.409" vs. 0.318"), contact material composition (copper alloy vs. phosphor bronze), and contact form (stamped vs. machined). Current rating is elevated to 6.5A, and operating temperature range extends to -55°C to 125°C. These parts are suitable where mechanical envelope differences are acceptable.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	FCC17C37PA290	FCE17C37PA290	FCE17C37PA200	FCE17C37PA210	FCE17C37PA240	FCE17C37PA250	FCE17C37PA280	FCE17C37PA2D0	FCE17C37PA2E0	09654226800	09654227800
Manufacturer	Amphenol ICC	Amphenol ICC	Amphenol ICC	Amphenol ICC	Amphenol ICC	Amphenol ICC	Amphenol ICC	Amphenol ICC	Amphenol ICC	HARTING	HARTING
Product Status	Obsolete	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active
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	37	37	37	37	37	37	37	37	37	37	37
Shell Size	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	-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	0.318" (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)
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
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)

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Primary Recommendation: Amphenol ICC FCE17 Series

The FCE17C37PA290, FCE17C37PA200, FCE17C37PA210, FCE17C37PA240, FCE17C37PA250, FCE17C37PA280, FCE17C37PA2D0, and FCE17C37PA2E0 are the preferred substitutes for the obsolete FCC17C37PA290. These parts maintain complete electrical and mechanical compatibility while offering the following advantages:

Active product status with established supply chains
RoHS compliance for applications requiring environmental regulation adherence
Identical connector geometry, pin configuration, and mounting characteristics
Equivalent electrical performance at 5A, -40°C to 85°C operating range
Thermoplastic glass-filled dielectric material for enhanced mechanical stability
Consistent availability across multiple part number variants

Secondary Recommendation: HARTING 09654226800 and 09654227800

The HARTING connectors 09654226800 and 09654227800 provide functional equivalence with the following considerations:

Active product status with ROHS3 compliance
Increased current rating of 6.5A provides margin above the 5A requirement
Extended operating temperature range (-55°C to 125°C) accommodates broader environmental conditions
Backset spacing of 0.409" (10.40mm) differs from the original 0.318" (8.08mm), requiring PCB layout verification
Stamped contact form differs from machined contacts, affecting contact resistance characteristics
Copper alloy contact material differs from phosphor bronze composition

The HARTING substitutes are suitable for applications where the increased backset spacing can be accommodated in the mechanical design and where the extended temperature range provides operational benefit.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the FCE17C37PA series parts be used as direct replacements for the FCC17C37PA290?

A: Yes. The FCE17C37PA series maintains all critical electrical and mechanical parameters including 37-position configuration, shell size 4 (DC, C), 5A current rating, -40°C to 85°C operating temperature, through-hole right-angle mounting, and solder termination. The primary difference is active product status and RoHS compliance.

Q: What is the significance of the different part number suffixes in the FCE17C37PA series (PA200, PA210, PA240, PA250, PA280, PA2D0, PA2E0)?

A: The suffix designations represent different connector variants within the FCE17C37 base product family. All variants listed maintain identical electrical and mechanical specifications for the 37-position D-Sub plug configuration. The specific suffix selection depends on application-specific requirements not detailed in the provided parameters.

Q: Are the HARTING 09654226800 and 09654227800 connectors fully compatible with the FCC17C37PA290?

A: These HARTING connectors provide functional equivalence for 37-position D-Sub plug applications with the following differences: backset spacing is 0.409" instead of 0.318", contact material is copper alloy instead of phosphor bronze, and contact form is stamped instead of machined. PCB layout verification is required to confirm the increased backset spacing is acceptable. The elevated current rating (6.5A) and extended temperature range (-55°C to 125°C) provide additional operational margin.

Q: What does RoHS compliance mean for connector selection?

A: RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) compliance indicates the connector meets environmental regulations restricting lead, cadmium, mercury, and other hazardous materials. The FCE17C37PA series offers RoHS compliance, while the original FCC17C37PA290 is non-compliant. Applications subject to environmental regulations or customer requirements should specify RoHS-compliant alternatives.

Q: How does the thermoplastic glass-filled dielectric material in the FCE17C37PA series differ from the thermoplastic material in the FCC17C37PA290?

A: Glass-filled thermoplastic provides enhanced mechanical strength and dimensional stability compared to unfilled thermoplastic. This improvement does not affect electrical performance but provides better long-term reliability under thermal cycling and mechanical stress conditions.

Q: Can I mix FCC17C37PA290 and FCE17C37PA series connectors in the same application?

A: Yes, provided the application design accommodates both obsolete and active product variants. However, standardizing on a single product line (preferably the active FCE17C37PA series) is recommended for supply chain consistency and long-term availability.

Q: What inventory considerations should guide part selection?

A: The FCC17C37PA290 has 1,059 pieces in stock but is obsolete. The FCE17C37PA series variants have active status with inventory ranging from 670 to 1,153 pieces. The HARTING alternatives have 822 to 1,047 pieces available. For new designs, active product selection ensures future availability and supply continuity.

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