FCE17A15PC4EB D-Sub 15 Position Right Angle Solder Plug Connector

Part Overview

The FCE17A15PC4EB is a 15 position D-Sub plug connector manufactured by Amphenol ICC (Commercial Products). This connector features male pins, right angle mounting, and solder termination. The part is actively produced and maintained in inventory with 1010 units in stock. The FCE17A15PC4EB is classified as a D-shaped connector suitable for signal applications requiring through-hole, right angle board mounting with board-side flange configuration.

Alternative equivalent and substitute parts are necessary when the primary part experiences supply constraints, when design requirements permit variations in shell material finish, contact material composition, dielectric properties, or when different flange configurations are acceptable for the application.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Connector Style	D-Sub
Connector Type	Plug, Male Pins
Number of Positions	15
Number of Rows	2
Shell Size, Connector Layout	2 (DA, A)
Mounting Type	Through Hole, Right Angle
Termination	Solder
Current Rating (Amps)	5A
Backset Spacing	0.590" (14.99mm)
Contact Type	Signal
Material Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0
Operating Temperature	-40°C ~ 85°C
RoHS Status	RoHS Compliant
Color	Black

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the FCE17A15PC4EB are grouped based on strict parametric equivalence across the following critical parameters:

Core Compatibility Parameters:

Connector style (D-Sub)
Connector type (Plug, Male Pins)
Number of positions (15)
Number of rows (2)
Shell size and layout (2 DA, A)
Mounting type (Through Hole, Right Angle)
Termination method (Solder)
Contact type (Signal)
Backset spacing (0.590" / 14.99mm)
Material flammability rating (UL94 V-0)
Color (Black)

Parameters Permitting Variation:

Shell material finish (Steel Tin Plated vs. Steel Nickel Plated)
Contact material (Phosphor Bronze vs. Brass)
Contact finish thickness (15.0µin vs. Flash)
Dielectric material (Thermoplastic Glass Filled vs. Polyamide PA9T Nylon 9T)
Flange feature configuration (Board Side vs. Housing/Shell vs. Mating Side)
Features (Filter, Grounding Indents, Mounting Brackets vs. Ground Strap, Grounding Indents vs. Board Lock, Grounding Indents)
Operating temperature range (within acceptable limits)
Manufacturer (Amphenol ICC vs. NorComp Inc. vs. TE Connectivity)

Substitutes are valid when all core compatibility parameters match and variations in permissible parameters do not compromise the electrical or mechanical function required by the application.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	FCE17A15PC4EB	FCE17A15PC49B	183-015-113R161	183-015-113R171	183-015-113R181	183-015-113R531	183-015-113R561	5745352-4
Manufacturer	Amphenol ICC	Amphenol ICC	NorComp Inc.	NorComp Inc.	NorComp Inc.	NorComp Inc.	NorComp Inc.	TE Connectivity
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
Number of Positions	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15
Number of Rows	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Shell Size, Connector Layout	2 (DA, A)	2 (DA, A)	2 (DA, A)	2 (DA, A)	2 (DA, A)	2 (DA, A)	2 (DA, A)	2 (DA, A)
Mounting Type	Through Hole, Right Angle	Through Hole, Right Angle	Panel Mount, Through Hole, Right Angle	Panel Mount, Through Hole, Right Angle	Panel Mount, Through Hole, Right Angle	Panel Mount, Through Hole, Right Angle	Panel Mount, Through Hole, Right Angle	Through Hole, Right Angle
Termination	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder
Current Rating (Amps)	5A	5A	5A	5A	5A	5A	5A	6A
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)	0.545" (13.84mm)
Contact Type	Signal	Signal	Signal	Signal	Signal	Signal	Signal	Signal
Shell Material, Finish	Steel, Tin Plated	Steel, Tin Plated	Steel, Nickel Plated	Steel, Nickel Plated	Steel, Nickel Plated	Steel, Nickel Plated	Steel, Nickel Plated	Steel, Tin Plated
Contact Finish	Gold	Gold	Gold	Gold	Gold	Gold	Gold	Gold
Contact Material	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Brass	Brass	Brass	Brass	Brass	Brass
Dielectric Material	Thermoplastic, Glass Filled	Thermoplastic, Glass Filled	Polyamide (PA9T), Nylon 9T	Polyamide (PA9T), Nylon 9T	Polyamide (PA9T), Nylon 9T	Polyamide (PA9T), Nylon 9T	Polyamide (PA9T), Nylon 9T	Polyamide (PA), Nylon, Glass Filled
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
Operating Temperature	-40°C ~ 85°C	-40°C ~ 85°C	-55°C ~ 105°C	-55°C ~ 105°C	-55°C ~ 105°C	-55°C ~ 105°C	-55°C ~ 105°C	-55°C ~ 105°C
RoHS Status	RoHS Compliant	RoHS Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	RoHS Compliant
Color	Black	Black	Black	Black	Black	Black	Black	Black
Inventory (Pcs)	1010	860	1511	1543	1390	1472	928	1097

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Parametric Equivalent (Direct Substitute):

FCE17A15PC49B is a parametric equivalent to FCE17A15PC4EB. Both parts are manufactured by Amphenol ICC, share identical electrical and mechanical specifications, and differ only in packaging (Box vs. standard packaging). This part is suitable for direct substitution without design modification.

Similar Substitutes (NorComp Inc. Series 183):

The NorComp Inc. parts (183-015-113R161, 183-015-113R171, 183-015-113R181, 183-015-113R531, 183-015-113R561) are functionally equivalent substitutes. These parts maintain all core compatibility parameters including 15 positions, 2 rows, shell size 2 (DA, A), right angle through-hole mounting, and solder termination. Differences include:

Shell material finish: Nickel plated instead of tin plated
Contact material: Brass instead of phosphor bronze
Dielectric material: Polyamide (PA9T) Nylon 9T instead of thermoplastic glass filled
Operating temperature range: -55°C ~ 105°C (extended lower and upper limits compared to -40°C ~ 85°C)
Flange feature variations: Housing/Shell or Mating Side configurations
Feature variations: Ground Strap or Board Lock options

All NorComp parts maintain UL94 V-0 flammability rating and ROHS3 compliance. These substitutes are suitable when the extended operating temperature range or alternative flange configurations are acceptable.

Similar Substitute (TE Connectivity):

The 5745352-4 from TE Connectivity AMPLIMITE HDP-20 series is a functional substitute with the following considerations:

Current rating: 6A (higher than 5A specification)
Backset spacing: 0.545" (13.84mm) versus 0.590" (14.99mm) - this dimensional difference may affect board layout compatibility
Voltage rating: 125V (specified, whereas main part has no voltage rating specified)
Operating temperature: -55°C ~ 105°C (extended range)
Shell material finish: Tin plated (matches main part)
Contact material: Brass instead of phosphor bronze
Dielectric material: Polyamide (PA) Nylon Glass Filled

The backset spacing variation requires verification of board layout compatibility before selection.

Product Status and Compliance:

All listed parts maintain Active product status. The main part and FCE17A15PC49B are RoHS Compliant. NorComp parts are ROHS3 Compliant. TE Connectivity part is RoHS Compliant. All parts carry EAR99 ECCN classification and 8536.69.4040 HTSUS code.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can FCE17A15PC49B be used as a direct replacement for FCE17A15PC4EB?

A: Yes. FCE17A15PC49B is a parametric equivalent manufactured by the same supplier (Amphenol ICC) with identical electrical and mechanical specifications. The only difference is packaging format. No design modification is required.

Q: What are the key differences between Amphenol ICC and NorComp Inc. D-Sub connectors?

A: The primary differences are shell material finish (tin plated vs. nickel plated), contact material (phosphor bronze vs. brass), and dielectric composition (thermoplastic glass filled vs. polyamide nylon 9T). NorComp parts offer an extended operating temperature range of -55°C ~ 105°C compared to -40°C ~ 85°C for Amphenol parts. All maintain UL94 V-0 flammability rating and equivalent electrical performance at 5A current rating.

Q: Are the NorComp 183 series parts interchangeable with the FCE17A15PC4EB?

A: The NorComp 183 series parts are functionally equivalent for applications where the extended operating temperature range and alternative flange configurations are acceptable. Core parameters including position count, shell size, mounting type, and termination method are identical. Differences in shell material finish, contact material, and dielectric properties do not affect electrical function for signal applications. Flange feature variations (Housing/Shell vs. Mating Side) must be evaluated against specific board layout requirements.

Q: What is the significance of the backset spacing difference in the TE Connectivity 5745352-4?

A: Backset spacing (0.545" vs. 0.590") defines the distance from the connector mounting surface to the contact plane. The TE Connectivity part has a 0.045" (1.15mm) shorter backset. This dimensional difference may affect board layout compatibility and mating connector alignment. Board layout verification is required before selecting this part as a substitute.

Q: Do all substitute parts meet the same flammability and compliance standards?

A: All listed parts maintain UL94 V-0 material flammability rating. Compliance status varies: Amphenol parts are RoHS Compliant, NorComp parts are ROHS3 Compliant, and TE Connectivity is RoHS Compliant. All parts carry EAR99 ECCN classification. NorComp parts include REACH Unaffected status. Verify compliance requirements for your specific application and regulatory jurisdiction.

Q: What packaging options are available for these D-Sub connectors?

A: FCE17A15PC4EB is supplied in standard packaging. FCE17A15PC49B is supplied in Box packaging. NorComp 183 series parts are supplied in Tray packaging. TE Connectivity 5745352-4 is supplied in Bulk packaging. Packaging selection may affect order quantities, handling, and storage requirements.

Q: Can the 6A rated TE Connectivity connector be used in a 5A application?

A: Yes. The TE Connectivity 5745352-4 is rated for 6A, which exceeds the 5A requirement of the FCE17A15PC4EB. Higher current rating provides additional margin. However, the backset spacing difference (0.545" vs. 0.590") must be evaluated for board layout compatibility before selection.

Q: What is the difference between flange feature configurations?

A: Flange features define the mounting interface. Board Side (4-40) flange is mounted on the PCB surface. Housing/Shell (Unthreaded) flange provides shell-based mounting. Housing/Shell (4-40) flange provides threaded shell mounting. Mating Side Female Screwlock (4-40) flange provides mating-side threaded connection. Selection depends on the specific board layout and mechanical mounting requirements of the application.

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