FCE17B25PC2D0 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The FCE17B25PC2D0 is a 25-position D-Sub plug connector manufactured by Amphenol ICC (Commercial Products). This connector features male pins, right-angle mounting, and solder termination, designed for signal applications in through-hole PCB assemblies. The connector is constructed with a steel tin-plated shell, gold-plated phosphor bronze contacts, and a thermoplastic glass-filled dielectric material rated UL94 V-0. The part maintains active product status with 820 units in current inventory.

Substitute parts are necessary when original manufacturer stock is unavailable, when alternative flange configurations are required for specific mounting applications, or when extended operating temperature ranges are needed for environmental conditions beyond the original specification.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Connector Style	D-Sub
Connector Type	Plug, Male Pins
Number of Positions	25
Number of Rows	2
Shell Size, Connector Layout	3 (DB, B)
Mounting Type	Through Hole, Right Angle
Termination	Solder
Current Rating	5A
Backset Spacing	0.590" (14.99mm)
Contact Finish	Gold
Material Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0
Operating Temperature Range	-40°C ~ 85°C
RoHS Status	RoHS Compliant

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility for the FCE17B25PC2D0 is determined by strict equivalence across the following critical parameters:

Core Electrical and Mechanical Compatibility:

Connector style (D-Sub), connector type (Plug, Male Pins), and position count (25) must be identical
Shell size and connector layout (3/DB/B) must match
Mounting type must include through-hole, right-angle configuration
Termination method must be solder
Current rating must be 5A
Backset spacing must be 0.590" (14.99mm)
Contact finish must be gold
Material flammability rating must be UL94 V-0

Acceptable Variations:

Shell material finish (tin-plated versus nickel-plated)
Contact material composition (phosphor bronze versus brass)
Dielectric material formulation (thermoplastic glass-filled versus polyamide/nylon)
Flange feature configuration (unthreaded housing versus threaded or screwlock options)
Operating temperature range (extended ranges acceptable)
Contact finish thickness (15.0µin versus flash plating)
Compliance certifications (RoHS versus ROHS3)

All substitute parts listed (183-025-113R161, 183-025-113R171, 183-025-113R181, 183-025-113R531, 183-025-113R561) are manufactured by NorComp Inc. and meet these substitution criteria.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	FCE17B25PC2D0 (Amphenol ICC)	183-025-113R161 (NorComp)	183-025-113R171 (NorComp)	183-025-113R181 (NorComp)	183-025-113R531 (NorComp)	183-025-113R561 (NorComp)
Connector Style	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
Number of Positions	25	25	25	25	25	25
Number of Rows	2	2	2	2	2	2
Shell Size, Connector Layout	3 (DB, B)	3 (DB, B)	3 (DB, B)	3 (DB, B)	3 (DB, B)	3 (DB, B)
Mounting Type	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
Termination	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder
Shell Material, Finish	Steel, Tin Plated	Steel, Nickel Plated	Steel, Nickel Plated	Steel, Nickel Plated	Steel, Nickel Plated	Steel, Nickel Plated
Contact Finish	Gold	Gold	Gold	Gold	Gold	Gold
Contact Finish Thickness	15.0µin (0.38µm)	Flash	Flash	Flash	Flash	Flash
Material Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0
Current Rating (Amps)	5A	5A	5A	5A	5A	5A
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)
Contact Type	Signal	Signal	Signal	Signal	Signal	Signal
Color	Black	Black	Black	Black	Black	Black
Operating Temperature	-40°C ~ 85°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	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant
Flange Feature	Housing/Shell (Unthreaded)	Housing/Shell (Unthreaded)	Housing/Shell (4-40)	Mating Side, Female Screwlock (4-40)	Housing/Shell (4-40)	Mating Side, Female Screwlock (4-40)
Features	Board Lock, Filter, Grounding Indents	Ground Strap, Grounding Indents	Ground Strap, Grounding Indents	Ground Strap, Grounding Indents	Board Lock, Grounding Indents	Board Lock, Grounding Indents
Contact Material	Phosphor Bronze	Brass	Brass	Brass	Brass	Brass
Dielectric Material	Thermoplastic, Glass Filled	Polyamide (PA9T), Nylon 9T	Polyamide (PA9T), Nylon 9T	Polyamide (PA9T), Nylon 9T	Polyamide (PA9T), Nylon 9T	Polyamide (PA9T), Nylon 9T

Engineering Selection Recommendations

All five substitute parts (183-025-113R161, 183-025-113R171, 183-025-113R181, 183-025-113R531, 183-025-113R561) maintain active product status and are compliant with current environmental regulations. The NorComp Inc. 183 series connectors provide ROHS3 compliance, which exceeds the RoHS compliance of the original Amphenol ICC part.

Selection based on flange configuration requirements:

183-025-113R161 features an unthreaded housing shell, matching the original FCE17B25PC2D0 flange design. This part is suitable for applications requiring direct housing-to-housing mounting without threaded fasteners.

183-025-113R171 and 183-025-113R531 both feature 4-40 threaded holes in the housing shell. These parts accommodate applications requiring threaded fastener attachment to the connector housing.

183-025-113R181 and 183-025-113R561 feature mating-side female screwlock (4-40) configurations. These parts are designed for applications requiring screw-locking mechanisms on the mating connector interface.

All substitute parts operate across an extended temperature range of -55°C to 105°C, compared to the original part's -40°C to 85°C range. This extended range provides additional thermal margin for demanding environmental applications.

The NorComp parts utilize nickel-plated steel shells and brass contacts with flash gold plating, compared to the original tin-plated steel shell and phosphor bronze contacts. These material variations maintain electrical performance and signal integrity within the specified 5A current rating.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the NorComp 183-025-113R161 directly replace the Amphenol FCE17B25PC2D0 in existing PCB designs?

A: Yes. Both connectors share identical core specifications: 25-position D-Sub plug configuration, shell size 3 (DB/B), right-angle through-hole mounting, 0.590" backset spacing, 5A current rating, gold contact finish, and UL94 V-0 flammability rating. The unthreaded housing shell of the 183-025-113R161 matches the original part's flange design.

Q: What is the difference between the 183-025-113R171 and 183-025-113R181 variants?

A: Both parts feature 4-40 threaded configurations but differ in flange location. The 183-025-113R171 has threaded holes in the housing shell for board-level fastening. The 183-025-113R181 features female screwlock threads on the mating side for connector-to-connector locking mechanisms.

Q: Are the NorComp substitutes suitable for applications requiring the original -40°C to 85°C operating range?

A: Yes. The NorComp 183 series connectors operate across -55°C to 105°C, which encompasses the original -40°C to 85°C specification. The extended range provides additional thermal margin without compromising performance within the original temperature window.

Q: What packaging format are the substitute parts supplied in?

A: All NorComp substitute parts (183-025-113R161, 183-025-113R171, 183-025-113R181, 183-025-113R531, 183-025-113R561) are supplied in tray packaging, compared to the original part's unspecified packaging format.

Q: Do the substitute parts maintain the same electrical performance as the original FCE17B25PC2D0?

A: Yes. All substitute parts maintain the 5A current rating, gold contact finish, and signal-type contact configuration. The brass contact material and flash gold plating of the NorComp parts provide equivalent electrical performance to the original phosphor bronze contacts with 15.0µin gold plating.

Q: Which substitute part should be selected for new designs requiring threaded fastener attachment?

A: The 183-025-113R171 or 183-025-113R531 are suitable for applications requiring 4-40 threaded holes in the housing shell. The 183-025-113R531 additionally features board lock functionality, matching the original part's board lock feature.

Q: Are all substitute parts RoHS compliant?

A: Yes. All NorComp substitute parts are ROHS3 compliant, which exceeds the RoHS compliance level of the original Amphenol ICC part.

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