FCE17A15SA2EB D-Sub Receptacle 15 Position Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The FCE17A15SA2EB is a 15 position D-Sub receptacle connector manufactured by Amphenol ICC (Commercial Products). This connector features female sockets in a right-angle, through-hole solder termination configuration with a 2-row (DA, A) shell layout. The part is currently active in production with 844 pieces in stock inventory.

D-Sub receptacle connectors serve as mating interfaces for signal transmission in industrial, telecommunications, and computing applications. Equivalent and substitute parts become necessary when the primary part experiences supply constraints, extended lead times, or when design flexibility permits selection from multiple qualified manufacturers meeting identical electrical and mechanical specifications.

Key Parameters

Parameter	FCE17A15SA2EB Specification
Connector Type	Receptacle, Female Sockets
Number of Positions	15
Number of Rows	2
Shell Size, Connector Layout	2 (DA, A)
Mounting Type	Through Hole, Right Angle
Termination	Solder
Shell Material, Finish	Steel, Tin Plated
Contact Finish	Gold
Current Rating	5A
Backset Spacing	0.318" (8.08mm)
Operating Temperature	-40°C ~ 85°C
Material Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0
RoHS Status	RoHS Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level	1 (Unlimited)

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility for the FCE17A15SA2EB is determined by strict compliance with the following core parameters:

Critical Matching Parameters:

Connector Type: Receptacle, Female Sockets
Number of Positions: 15
Number of Rows: 2
Shell Size, Connector Layout: 2 (DA, A)
Mounting Type: Through Hole, Right Angle
Termination: Solder
Backset Spacing: 0.318" (8.08mm)
Material Flammability Rating: UL94 V-0

Allowable Variation Parameters:

Shell Material Finish: Steel with Tin Plated, Nickel Plated, or Tin-Nickel Plated finishes are acceptable
Contact Finish: Gold or Gold-Palladium finishes are acceptable
Current Rating: 5A minimum (higher ratings are acceptable)
Operating Temperature Range: Must encompass or exceed -40°C to 85°C
Flange Feature: Housing/Shell (Unthreaded), Housing/Shell (4-40), Housing/Shell (M3), or Mating Side Female Screwlock (4-40) are acceptable
Dielectric Material: Thermoplastic Glass Filled, Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), or Polyamide (PA9T) are acceptable
Contact Material: Phosphor Bronze or Copper Alloy are acceptable
RoHS Status: RoHS Compliant or ROHS3 Compliant are acceptable

Substitute parts must maintain identical mechanical interface dimensions and electrical signal integrity. Parts that deviate from critical matching parameters are not suitable replacements.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	FCE17A15SA2EB	09682535612	09682535613	09682537611	09682537612	09682537613	182-015-213R161	182-015-213R181	182-015-213R531	D15S33E4GV00LF	D15S33E4GX00LF
Manufacturer	Amphenol ICC	HARTING	HARTING	HARTING	HARTING	HARTING	NorComp Inc.	NorComp Inc.	NorComp Inc.	Amphenol ICC (FCI)	Amphenol ICC (FCI)
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	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15
Number of Rows	2	2	2	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)	2 (DA, A)	2 (DA, A)	2 (DA, A)
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	Panel Mount, Through Hole, Right Angle	Panel Mount, Through Hole, Right Angle	Panel Mount, 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	Steel	Steel	Steel	Steel	Steel, Nickel Plated	Steel, Nickel Plated	Steel, Nickel Plated	Steel, Tin-Nickel Plated	Steel, Tin-Nickel Plated
Contact Finish	Gold	Gold or Gold-Palladium	Gold or Gold-Palladium	Not Specified	Not Specified	Not Specified	Gold	Gold	Gold	Gold	Gold
Current Rating (Amps)	5A	6.5A	6.5A	6.5A	6.5A	6.5A	5A	5A	5A	5A per Contact	5A per Contact
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)	0.318" (8.08mm)	0.318" (8.08mm)
Operating Temperature	-40°C ~ 85°C	-55°C ~ 125°C	-55°C ~ 125°C	-55°C ~ 125°C	-55°C ~ 125°C	-55°C ~ 125°C	-55°C ~ 105°C	-55°C ~ 105°C	-55°C ~ 105°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
RoHS Status	RoHS Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	RoHS Compliant	RoHS Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)
Flange Feature	Housing/Shell (Unthreaded)	Housing/Shell (4-40)	Mating Side, Female Screwlock (4-40)	Housing/Shell (M3)	Housing/Shell (4-40)	Mating Side, Female Screwlock (4-40)	Housing/Shell (Unthreaded)	Mating Side, Female Screwlock (4-40)	Housing/Shell (4-40)	Mating Side, Female Screwlock (4-40)	Housing/Shell (4-40)
Contact Material	Phosphor Bronze	Copper Alloy	Copper Alloy	Copper Alloy	Copper Alloy	Copper Alloy	Not Specified	Not Specified	Not Specified	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze
Dielectric Material	Thermoplastic, Glass Filled	Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Polyester, Glass Filled	Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Polyester, Glass Filled	Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Polyester, Glass Filled	Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Polyester, Glass Filled	Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Polyester, Glass Filled	Polyamide (PA9T), Nylon 9T	Polyamide (PA9T), Nylon 9T	Polyamide (PA9T), Nylon 9T	Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)	Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)

Engineering Selection Recommendations

All listed substitute parts maintain active product status and meet the critical mechanical and electrical interface requirements of the FCE17A15SA2EB. Selection among substitutes is based on the following engineering criteria:

Amphenol ICC (FCI) Delta D Series - D15S33E4GV00LF and D15S33E4GX00LF: These parts are manufactured by the same parent company as the primary part (Amphenol ICC). Both maintain RoHS Compliance status and feature identical contact material (Phosphor Bronze) and dielectric composition (PBT). Operating temperature range extends to -55°C to 125°C, exceeding the primary part specification. Voltage rating of 300V is specified. The primary difference between these two substitutes is flange feature configuration: D15S33E4GV00LF features Mating Side Female Screwlock (4-40), while D15S33E4GX00LF features Housing/Shell (4-40).

HARTING Series - 09682535612, 09682535613, 09682537611, 09682537612, 09682537613: All HARTING substitutes carry ROHS3 Compliant status and feature higher current ratings (6.5A versus 5A). Operating temperature range extends to -55°C to 125°C. Contact material is specified as Copper Alloy. Dielectric material is PBT with glass filling. Flange feature options include Housing/Shell (4-40), Housing/Shell (M3), and Mating Side Female Screwlock (4-40). These parts are suitable for applications requiring extended temperature performance and higher current capacity.

NorComp Inc. Series 182 - 182-015-213R161, 182-015-213R181, 182-015-213R531: All NorComp substitutes carry ROHS3 Compliant status and feature nickel-plated steel shells. Current rating matches the primary part at 5A. Operating temperature range is -55°C to 105°C. Dielectric material is Polyamide (PA9T). Flange feature options include Housing/Shell (Unthreaded), Mating Side Female Screwlock (4-40), and Housing/Shell (4-40). These parts support panel mount and through-hole mounting configurations.

All substitute parts satisfy UL94 V-0 flammability requirements and maintain MSL 1 (Unlimited) moisture sensitivity classification, ensuring compatibility with standard storage and handling procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can D15S33E4GV00LF and D15S33E4GX00LF be used interchangeably with FCE17A15SA2EB?

A: Both Delta D series parts are mechanically and electrically compatible with FCE17A15SA2EB. The primary difference is flange feature configuration. D15S33E4GV00LF includes Mating Side Female Screwlock (4-40), while D15S33E4GX00LF includes Housing/Shell (4-40). Selection depends on the mating connector type and mounting bracket design in your application. Both parts maintain identical contact material (Phosphor Bronze), dielectric composition (PBT), and electrical ratings.

Q: What is the difference between HARTING 09682537611 and 09682537612?

A: Both parts are identical except for flange feature configuration. 09682537611 features Housing/Shell (M3) mounting, while 09682537612 features Housing/Shell (4-40) mounting. Both maintain 6.5A current rating, -55°C to 125°C operating temperature, and ROHS3 Compliance. Selection depends on your PCB mounting hole specifications and bracket design requirements.

Q: Are NorComp 182 series parts suitable for high-temperature applications?

A: NorComp 182 series parts operate from -55°C to 105°C. If your application requires operation above 105°C, HARTING or Amphenol ICC (FCI) Delta D series substitutes are recommended, as both extend to 125°C maximum operating temperature.

Q: What is the significance of the contact finish thickness specification?

A: Contact finish thickness affects long-term reliability and wear resistance. FCE17A15SA2EB specifies 15.0µin (0.38µm) gold plating. HARTING parts specify 30.0µin (0.76µm), providing thicker gold or gold-palladium plating for extended contact life. NorComp parts specify flash gold plating. For applications with frequent mating cycles, thicker plating provides superior durability.

Q: Can I substitute a part with higher current rating (6.5A) for a 5A application?

A: Yes. Higher current ratings are acceptable for lower-current applications. HARTING substitutes rated at 6.5A are suitable for FCE17A15SA2EB applications requiring 5A. The connector will operate within safe margins with no performance degradation.

Q: What packaging formats are available for these substitutes?

A: FCE17A15SA2EB is supplied in standard packaging. HARTING parts are supplied in Bulk packaging. NorComp parts are supplied in Tray packaging. Amphenol ICC (FCI) Delta D series parts are supplied in Tray packaging. Verify packaging compatibility with your procurement and assembly processes before finalizing part selection.

Q: Are all substitute parts RoHS compliant?

A: Yes. FCE17A15SA2EB and D15S33E4GX00LF carry RoHS Compliant status. All HARTING parts (09682535612, 09682535613, 09682537611, 09682537612, 09682537613) and all NorComp parts (182-015-213R161, 182-015-213R181, 182-015-213R531) carry ROHS3 Compliant status. ROHS3 Compliant status indicates compliance with RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU as amended by Directive (EU) 2015/863.

Q: What is the difference between Housing/Shell (Unthreaded) and Housing/Shell (4-40) flange features?

A: Housing/Shell (Unthreaded) flange features provide basic mechanical retention without threaded mounting holes. Housing/Shell (4-40) flange features include 4-40 threaded mounting holes for secure bracket attachment. Selection depends on your mechanical mounting design and whether threaded fastening is required for your application.

Q: Can NorComp 182-015-213R531 be used in place of FCE17A15SA2EB?

A: Yes. 182-015-213R531 is mechanically and electrically compatible. Both maintain 5A current rating, UL94 V-0 flammability rating, and identical backset spacing (0.318"). The primary differences are shell finish (nickel plated versus tin plated), dielectric material (Polyamide PA9T versus Thermoplastic Glass Filled), and operating temperature range (105°C maximum versus 85°C maximum). For standard industrial applications within the -40°C to 85°C range, this substitution is suitable.

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