TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
MATERIALS AND FINISHES:
Insulator:
Contacts:
Glass-filled polyester, UL 94V-0,
blue color.
Precision-machined copper alloy
with gold flash over nickel, or 0.76
microns [0.000030 inch] gold over
nickel, or 1.27 microns [0.000050
inch] gold over nickel. Solder-
coated terminations optional.
Steel, zinc plated.
Spring-temper copper alloy, tin
plated.
Steel, zinc plated.
MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Blind Mating System:
Polarization:
Removable Contacts:
Molded in guides allow for misalign-
ment up to 7.62 mm [0.300 inch]
Provided by connector body
design.
Insert contact in rear face of
insulator; release from front face
of insulator. Female contacts
feature “Closed Entry” design.
Mounting Screws:
Push-on Fastener:
Float Mount Bushing:
Removable Contact Retention
in Connector Body:
Size 8 Contact:
Size 12 Contact:
Size 16 Contact:
Size 20 Contact:
Fixed Contacts:
67N [15 lbs.] per IEC 512-8, Test 15a.
67N [15 lbs.] per IEC 512-8, Test 15a.
67N [15 lbs.] per IEC 512-8, Test 15a.
44N [10 lbs.] per IEC 512-8, Test 15a.
Printed board terminations, both
straight and right angle (90º).
Size 8, 12 and 16 female contacts
feature “Closed Entry” design.
Size 20 female contacts feature
“Rugged Open Entry” design.
44N [10 lbs.], minimum.
260ºC [500ºF] for 10 seconds
duration per IEC 512-6, Test 12e,
25-watt soldering iron.
Two level and three level systems
featured. Consult Technical Sales
for application assistance with con-
tact sequencing.
Size 16 female contacts may be
recessed 5.00 mm [0.197 inch]
below the face of the female
connector insulator per safety
requirements. Consult Technical
Sales for ordering information.
Size 8, 12, 16 and 20 contacts are
available with Compliant Press-Fit
Contact Terminations. Consult
Technical Sales for electrical and
mechanical characteristics.
Mounting holes provided in
connector body for both printed
board and panel mounting.
Self-tapping screws or push-on
fastener options are available.
Provides up to 2.03 mm
[0.080 inch] float.
200 couplings.
250 couplings.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Contact Current Rating:
Size 8 Contact:
Size 12 Contact:
Size 16 Contact:
Size 20 Contact:
60 amperes, continuous.
40 amperes, continuous.
20 amperes, continuous.
5 amperes.
Temperature Rise Curves per IEC
512-3, Test 5a. See page 19 of
this catalog for performance
curves.
0.0005 ohms.
0.001 ohms.
0.0016 ohms.
0.007 ohms.
Per IEC 512-2, Test 2b.
5 G ohms per IEC 512-2, Test 3a.
2000 V rms per IEC 512-2, Test 4a,
Method C.
Fixed Contact Retention
in Connector Body:
Resistance to Solder Heat:
Sequential Contact
Mating System:
Initial Contact Resistance;
maximum:
Size 8 Contact:
Size 12 Contact:
Size 16 Contact:
Size 20 Contact:
Insulator Resistance:
Voltage Proof:
Hot Pluggable (50 Couplings
per U.L. 1977, Paragraph 15):
Size 8 Contact:
Size 12 Contact:
Creepage Distances:
Safety “Recessed in
Insulator” Contacts:
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MIP SERIES
250 VAC at 25 amperes.
250 VAC at 25 amperes.
Consult Technical Sales for
information about your specific
connector choice.
Consult Technical Sales for
information about your specific
connector choice.
Consult Technical Sales for
information about your specific
connector choice.
Compliant Press-Fit
Terminations:
Clearance Distance:
Printed Board
and Panel Mounting Holes:
Working Voltage:
Float Mount Shoulder Screw:
Mechanical Operations:
Systems 1, 2 & 7:
Systems 3, 4 & 5:
RoHS
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For RoHS options
see page 28.
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DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS [INCHES].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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CLIMATIC CHARACTERISTICS:
Working Temperature:
-55ºC to +125ºC.
EU
Recognized by various safety agencies.
Consult Technical Sales for updated list.
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TEMPERATURE RISE CURVES
AND CONNECTOR MATING DIMENSIONS
CONNECTOR TEMPERATURE RISE CURVES
Tested per IEC Publication 512-3, Test 5a
SIZE 16 CONTACTS
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SIZE 12 CONTACTS
44
40
44
40
RATED CURRENT (AMPS)
32
28
24
20
16
12
8
4
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100 110 120 130
RATED CURRENT (AMPS)
36
36
32
28
24
20
16
12
8
4
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100 110 120 130
TEMPERATURE RISE (°C)
Above curve developed using MIP30M0000
and MIP30F0000 connectors with MC112N
and FC112N2 contacts and 12 AWG wire.
All contacts under load.
TEMPERATURE RISE (°C)
Above curve developed using MIP30WA10M0000 and
MIP30WA10F0000 connectors and MC612N with
FC612N2 contacts and 12 AWG wire. All contacts under
load. Size 20 contact positions not filled and tested.
NOTE:
1)
These temperature rise curves were developed using standard contact materials.
High conductivity contact materials are available. These alternate materials allow for more
favorable current carrying performance; consult Technical Sales for details.
2)
Consult Technical Sales for Electrical and Mechanical characteristics of press-fit terminations.
MIP SERIES
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CONNECTOR MATING DIMENSIONS
Straight Board Mount or
Panel Mount Female to
Straight Board Mount or
Panel Mount Male.
Right Angle (90º)
Board Mount Female to
Straight Board Mount or
Panel Mount Male.
Straight Board Mount
or Panel Mount Female
to Right Angle (90º)
Board Mount Male.
Right Angle (90º)
Board Mount Female
to Right Angle (90º)
Board Mount Male.
DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS [INCHES].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.