FCE17B25SA680 D-Sub 25 Position Receptacle Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The FCE17B25SA680 is a 25 position D-Sub receptacle connector manufactured by Amphenol ICC (Commercial Products). This right-angle, through-hole solder termination connector features female sockets with gold-plated phosphor bronze contacts rated for 5A continuous current. The connector is actively produced and RoHS compliant, serving as a standard interface component in industrial and commercial applications requiring reliable D-Sub connectivity.

Substitute parts are identified when design requirements necessitate alternative sourcing due to inventory constraints, supply chain considerations, or specific application parameters such as operating temperature range, flange configuration, or shell material specifications.

Key Parameters

Parameter	FCE17B25SA680 Specification
Connector Type	D-Sub Receptacle, Female Sockets
Number of Positions	25
Shell Size / Layout	3 (DB, B)
Mounting Type	Through Hole, Right Angle
Termination	Solder
Current Rating	5A
Contact Finish	Gold
Shell Material / Finish	Steel, Tin Plated
Operating Temperature	-40°C ~ 85°C
Flange Feature	Housing/Shell (M3)
RoHS Status	RoHS Compliant

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility is determined by strict alignment with the following core parameters:

Critical Parameters (Must Match):

Connector type: D-Sub receptacle, female sockets
Number of positions: 25
Shell size/layout: 3 (DB, B)
Mounting type: Through hole, right angle
Termination method: Solder
Current rating: Minimum 3A (FCE17B25SA680 rated 5A)
Contact finish: Gold plated
Material flammability: UL94 V-0

Allowable Variations:

Shell material finish: Steel with tin, nickel, or tin-nickel plating
Operating temperature range: May extend beyond -40°C ~ 85°C
Flange configuration: Housing/shell or mating side screwlock variants
Dielectric material: Thermoplastic, polyamide, polyester, or polybutylene terephthalate compositions
Contact material: Phosphor bronze or copper alloy
Backset spacing: 0.318" ± 0.001" (8.08mm ± 0.025mm)

Identified substitutes from NorComp Inc., Mercury United Electronics, Assmann WSW Components, and Amphenol ICC (FCI) meet these criteria across multiple flange and shell configurations.

Parameter Comparison

Part Number	Manufacturer	Positions	Shell Size	Mounting	Current Rating	Shell Finish	Operating Temp	Flange Type	RoHS Status
FCE17B25SA680	Amphenol ICC	25	3 (DB, B)	Through Hole, R/A	5A	Steel, Tin	-40°C ~ 85°C	Housing/Shell (M3)	RoHS Compliant
182-025-213R161	NorComp Inc.	25	3 (DB, B)	Panel Mount, Through Hole, R/A	5A	Steel, Nickel	-55°C ~ 105°C	Housing/Shell (Unthreaded)	ROHS3 Compliant
182-025-213R171	NorComp Inc.	25	3 (DB, B)	Panel Mount, Through Hole, R/A	5A	Steel, Nickel	-55°C ~ 105°C	Housing/Shell (4-40)	ROHS3 Compliant
182-025-213R181	NorComp Inc.	25	3 (DB, B)	Panel Mount, Through Hole, R/A	5A	Steel, Nickel	-55°C ~ 105°C	Mating Side, Female Screwlock (4-40)	ROHS3 Compliant
182-025-213R561	NorComp Inc.	25	3 (DB, B)	Panel Mount, Through Hole, R/A	5A	Steel, Nickel	-55°C ~ 105°C	Mating Side, Female Screwlock (4-40)	ROHS3 Compliant
622-025-260-042	Mercury United Electronics	25	3 (DB, B)	Board Edge, Through Hole, R/A	3A per Contact	Steel, Nickel	-55°C ~ 85°C	Housing/Shell (4-40)	ROHS3 Compliant
622-025-260-043	Mercury United Electronics	25	3 (DB, B)	Board Edge, Through Hole, R/A	3A per Contact	Steel, Nickel	-55°C ~ 85°C	Mating Side, Female Screwlock (4-40)	ROHS3 Compliant
A-DF 25 A/KG-T2S	Assmann WSW Components	25	3 (DB, B)	Through Hole, R/A	3A	Steel, Tin	-55°C ~ 105°C	Mating Side, Female Screwlock (4-40)	ROHS3 Compliant
D25S33E4GV00LF	Amphenol ICC (FCI)	25	3 (DB, B)	Through Hole, R/A	5A per Contact	Steel, Tin-Nickel	-55°C ~ 125°C	Mating Side, Female Screwlock (4-40)	RoHS Compliant
D25S33E4GX00LF	Amphenol ICC (FCI)	25	3 (DB, B)	Through Hole, R/A	5A per Contact	Steel, Tin-Nickel	-55°C ~ 125°C	Housing/Shell (4-40)	RoHS Compliant
ID25S33E4GV00LF	Amphenol ICC (FCI)	25	3 (DB, B)	Through Hole, R/A	5A	Steel, Tin	-55°C ~ 125°C	Mating Side, Female Screwlock (4-40)	ROHS3 Compliant

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Primary Substitutes (Highest Compatibility):

The NorComp 182 series (182-025-213R161, 182-025-213R171, 182-025-213R181, 182-025-213R561) and Amphenol FCI Delta D series (D25S33E4GV00LF, D25S33E4GX00LF) maintain full electrical equivalence with the FCE17B25SA680. All are RoHS or ROHS3 compliant with UL94 V-0 flammability ratings. The NorComp parts extend the operating temperature range to -55°C ~ 105°C and offer nickel-plated steel shells. The Amphenol FCI Delta D variants provide tin-nickel plating and extended temperature operation to 125°C with 5A per contact current rating.

Secondary Substitutes (Current Rating Consideration):

Mercury United Electronics 622 series (622-025-260-042, 622-025-260-043) and Assmann WSW A-DF 25 A/KG-T2S are suitable for applications where the 3A per contact current rating is acceptable. These parts maintain the 25 position, DB shell size, and solder termination. Mercury parts feature board edge mounting capability and shielding. Assmann provides 250V voltage rating and extended temperature operation to 105°C.

Amphenol ICC (FCI) ID Series:

The ID25S33E4GV00LF offers 5A current rating with tin plating and extended temperature range to 125°C. ROHS3 compliance and mating side female screwlock configuration provide design flexibility.

All identified substitutes are active production parts with confirmed inventory availability and meet the core D-Sub 25 position receptacle functional requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I substitute a 3A rated connector for the 5A FCE17B25SA680?

A: Substitution is permissible only if your application current requirements do not exceed 3A per contact. The Mercury 622 series and Assmann A-DF 25 A/KG-T2S are rated 3A. Verify your circuit design specifications before selection.

Q: What is the difference between Housing/Shell and Mating Side flange configurations?

A: Housing/Shell flanges (M3, 4-40 threaded) mount on the connector body rear. Mating Side Female Screwlock flanges attach to the mating connector interface. Selection depends on your mechanical assembly requirements and mating connector type.

Q: Are all substitutes RoHS compliant?

A: The FCE17B25SA680 is RoHS Compliant. NorComp, Mercury, Assmann, and Amphenol FCI substitutes are ROHS3 or RoHS Compliant. Both designations meet current RoHS requirements. Verify your procurement specification if legacy RoHS designation is required.

Q: Which substitute offers the widest operating temperature range?

A: The Amphenol FCI Delta D series (D25S33E4GV00LF, D25S33E4GX00LF) and ID25S33E4GV00LF operate from -55°C to 125°C, extending 40°C above the FCE17B25SA680 upper limit. NorComp 182 series extends to 105°C.

Q: What is the backset spacing tolerance?

A: All listed parts maintain 0.318" (8.08mm) backset spacing with standard PCB mounting hole patterns. The Assmann A-DF 25 A/KG-T2S specifies 0.319" (8.10mm), a 0.001" variation within typical manufacturing tolerance.

Q: Can I use a nickel-plated substitute in place of the tin-plated FCE17B25SA680?

A: Yes. Nickel plating provides equivalent corrosion resistance and contact reliability. NorComp 182 series uses nickel plating. Mercury 622 series also uses nickel plating. Shell material finish does not affect electrical performance for signal-level applications.

Q: Which substitutes include board lock features?

A: Board lock features are present in NorComp 182-025-213R561, Mercury 622 series, Amphenol FCI D25S33E4GV00LF, and ID25S33E4GV00LF. This feature prevents accidental connector displacement during assembly and operation.

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