FCC17C37PC61B D-Sub 37-Position Right Angle Solder Plug Connector

Part Overview

The FCC17C37PC61B is a 37-position D-Sub plug connector manufactured by Amphenol ICC (Commercial Products) with right-angle through-hole solder termination. This connector is classified as obsolete, indicating that direct replacements or equivalent alternatives are necessary for new designs and ongoing production requirements. The FCC17C37PC61B features a male pin configuration with a 2-row layout in shell size 4 (DC, C) and is designed for signal-level applications with a 5A current rating and 200V voltage rating.

Due to its obsolete product status, sourcing new inventory of the FCC17C37PC61B presents supply chain challenges. Equivalent and substitute parts from both Amphenol ICC's active product lines and alternative manufacturers provide viable alternatives that maintain electrical and mechanical compatibility within the specified parameter constraints.

Key Parameters

Parameter	FCC17C37PC61B 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
Material Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0
Dielectric Material	Thermoplastic
Flange Feature	Board Side (M3)
Contact Type	Signal
Backset Spacing	0.590" (14.99mm)
Features	Filter, Grounding Indents, Mounting Brackets
RoHS Status	RoHS non-compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	1 (Unlimited)

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the FCC17C37PC61B are grouped into two categories based on electrical and mechanical compatibility:

Category 1: Amphenol ICC Active Series (FCE17 Series)

The FCE17C37PC61B, FCE17C37PC60B, FCE17C37PC64B, FCE17C37PC65B, FCE17C37PC68B, FCE17C37PC69B, FCE17C37PC6DB, and FCE17C37PC6EB are direct functional equivalents from Amphenol ICC's active product line. These parts maintain identical specifications across all critical parameters: 37-position D-Sub plug configuration, male pins, 2-row layout, shell size 4 (DC, C), through-hole right-angle solder termination, 5A current rating, UL94 V-0 flammability rating, phosphor bronze contacts with gold finish, thermoplastic dielectric material, and board-side M3 flange feature. The primary distinction is that these FCE17 series parts are RoHS Compliant and carry Active product status, whereas the FCC17C37PC61B is obsolete and RoHS non-compliant. The dielectric material specification differs slightly (Thermoplastic, Glass Filled for FCE17 variants versus Thermoplastic for FCC17C37PC61B), and voltage rating is not specified for the FCE17 variants.

Category 2: HARTING Alternative Manufacturer (09654226800 and 09654227800)

The HARTING 09654226800 and 09654227800 connectors provide cross-manufacturer substitution with compatible electrical and mechanical characteristics. Both maintain the 37-position D-Sub plug configuration, male pins, 2-row layout, shell size 4 (DC, C), through-hole right-angle solder termination, UL94 V-0 flammability rating, and signal contact type. However, these HARTING parts differ in several parameters: current rating is 6.5A (higher than the 5A of FCC17C37PC61B), backset spacing is 0.409" (10.40mm) versus 0.590" (14.99mm), flange feature is Housing/Shell (Unthreaded) rather than Board Side (M3), contact material is Copper Alloy rather than Phosphor Bronze, contact form is Stamped rather than machined, and operating temperature range is -55°C ~ 125°C (wider than -40°C ~ 85°C). These HARTING parts are ROHS3 Compliant and carry Active product status.

Substitution logic is based strictly on the following key parameters that determine functional compatibility:

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
Material Flammability Rating: UL94 V-0
Contact Type: Signal

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	FCC17C37PC61B	FCE17C37PC61B	FCE17C37PC60B	FCE17C37PC64B	FCE17C37PC65B	FCE17C37PC68B	FCE17C37PC69B	FCE17C37PC6DB	FCE17C37PC6EB	09654226800	09654227800
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	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
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	-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
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
Flange Feature	Board Side (M3)	Board Side (M3)	Board Side (M3)	Board Side (M3)	Board Side (M3)	Board Side (M3)	Board Side (M3)	Board Side (M3)	Board Side (M3)	Housing/Shell (Unthreaded)	Housing/Shell (Unthreaded)
Contact Type	Signal	Signal	Signal	Signal	Signal	Signal	Signal	Signal	Signal	Signal	Signal
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)
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

Primary Recommendation: Amphenol ICC FCE17 Series

The FCE17C37PC61B, FCE17C37PC60B, FCE17C37PC64B, FCE17C37PC65B, FCE17C37PC68B, FCE17C37PC69B, FCE17C37PC6DB, and FCE17C37PC6EB connectors are the preferred substitutes for the obsolete FCC17C37PC61B. These parts are manufactured by the same supplier (Amphenol ICC) and maintain identical electrical and mechanical specifications across all critical parameters. All FCE17 variants carry Active product status, ensuring long-term availability and supply chain stability. All FCE17 variants are RoHS Compliant, addressing regulatory requirements that the original FCC17C37PC61B does not meet. The FCE17 series parts feature glass-filled thermoplastic dielectric material, which provides enhanced mechanical and thermal properties compared to the unfilled thermoplastic of the FCC17C37PC61B. Current inventory levels for the FCE17 series range from 627 to 1120 pieces across the available variants, providing immediate availability.

Secondary Recommendation: HARTING 09654226800 and 09654227800

The HARTING 09654226800 and 09654227800 connectors provide cross-manufacturer alternatives when Amphenol ICC FCE17 series parts are unavailable. These HARTING parts maintain the core D-Sub 37-position plug configuration with right-angle solder termination and UL94 V-0 flammability rating. Both HARTING parts carry Active product status and are ROHS3 Compliant. The HARTING connectors feature a higher current rating (6.5A versus 5A), which provides additional design margin for applications operating at or near the 5A specification of the FCC17C37PC61B. However, the HARTING parts differ in backset spacing (0.409" versus 0.590"), flange feature (Housing/Shell Unthreaded versus Board Side M3), and contact material (Copper Alloy versus Phosphor Bronze). These differences require mechanical and electrical validation before implementation in existing designs. The HARTING parts also feature a wider operating temperature range (-55°C ~ 125°C versus -40°C ~ 85°C), which may provide benefits for applications with extended temperature requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the FCE17C37PC61B be used as a direct replacement for the FCC17C37PC61B without any design modifications?

A: The FCE17C37PC61B maintains identical electrical and mechanical specifications across all critical parameters including connector style, pin count, shell size, mounting type, termination method, current rating, and operating temperature range. The primary differences are product status (Active versus Obsolete), RoHS compliance status, and dielectric material composition (glass-filled versus unfilled thermoplastic). Direct substitution is supported from an electrical and mechanical standpoint. However, design validation should confirm that the glass-filled dielectric material of the FCE17 series is compatible with the application's environmental and mechanical requirements.

Q: What are the key differences between the Amphenol ICC FCE17 series and the HARTING alternatives?

A: The Amphenol ICC FCE17 series maintains identical specifications to the original FCC17C37PC61B across current rating (5A), backset spacing (0.590"), flange feature (Board Side M3), and contact material (Phosphor Bronze). The HARTING alternatives differ in four critical parameters: current rating (6.5A), backset spacing (0.409"), flange feature (Housing/Shell Unthreaded), and contact material (Copper Alloy). These differences affect mechanical mounting compatibility and electrical performance characteristics. The HARTING parts are suitable for applications where the higher current rating and wider operating temperature range provide design benefits, but they require mechanical validation for flange compatibility and electrical validation for contact material performance.

Q: Are all FCE17 series variants electrically equivalent?

A: All eight FCE17 series variants (FCE17C37PC61B, FCE17C37PC60B, FCE17C37PC64B, FCE17C37PC65B, FCE17C37PC68B, FCE17C37PC69B, FCE17C37PC6DB, and FCE17C37PC6EB) maintain identical electrical specifications. The part number suffix variations (61B, 60B, 64B, 65B, 68B, 69B, 6DB, 6EB) reflect internal design or manufacturing variations that do not affect electrical performance or mechanical compatibility. Selection among these variants should be based on inventory availability and lead time requirements.

Q: What is the significance of the RoHS compliance difference between the FCC17C37PC61B and the substitute parts?

A: The FCC17C37PC61B is RoHS non-compliant, while all FCE17 series variants are RoHS Compliant and the HARTING parts are ROHS3 Compliant. RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) compliance restricts the use of specific hazardous materials including lead, cadmium, mercury, and hexavalent chromium. For applications subject to RoHS regulations or customer requirements, the RoHS-compliant FCE17 series or ROHS3-compliant HARTING alternatives are mandatory. For legacy applications without RoHS requirements, the compliance status does not affect functional performance.

Q: Can the HARTING connectors be used in applications designed for the FCC17C37PC61B?

A: The HARTING 09654226800 and 09654227800 connectors provide functional D-Sub 37-position plug connectivity with compatible electrical ratings and flammability certification. However, the differences in backset spacing (0.409" versus 0.590") and flange feature (Housing/Shell Unthreaded versus Board Side M3) require mechanical validation to confirm compatibility with existing printed circuit board layouts and mounting hardware. The contact material difference (Copper Alloy versus Phosphor Bronze) and higher current rating (6.5A versus 5A) require electrical validation to confirm performance in the specific application environment. Direct substitution without validation is not supported.

Q: What inventory levels are available for the substitute parts?

A: Amphenol ICC FCE17 series inventory ranges from 627 to 1120 pieces across the eight available variants, with FCE17C37PC6EB offering the highest availability at 1120 pieces. HARTING 09654226800 inventory is 1047 pieces and HARTING 09654227800 inventory is 822 pieces. The original FCC17C37PC61B has 1044 pieces in stock. Inventory levels should be confirmed at the time of procurement, as availability is subject to change.

Q: Are there any certifications or compliance standards that differ between the main part and the substitutes?

A: All parts listed carry UL94 V-0 material flammability rating and MSL 1 (Unlimited) moisture sensitivity level. The primary compliance difference is RoHS status: FCC17C37PC61B is RoHS non-compliant, FCE17 series is RoHS Compliant, and HARTING parts are ROHS3 Compliant. All parts are classified under ECCN EAR99 and HTSUS 8536.69.4040. For applications requiring specific regulatory compliance, the RoHS-compliant FCE17 series is the appropriate selection.

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