RoHS
Ready
AMP Metrimate Pin and
Socket Connectors
AMP Metrimate
Pin and Socket Connectors
NOTE:
All part numbers
are RoHS Compliant
Product Facts
•
Recognized under the
Component Program of
Underwriters
Laboratories Inc.,
®
File No. E28476
•
Certified by Canadian
Standards Association,
File No. LR7189
•
Tested to VDE
requirements outlined in
VDE Test
Report No. 4751-
1431-1029/A1l
•
Produced under a Quality
Management System
certified to ISO 9001
A copy of the
certificate is
available upon request.
¨½
AMP Metrimate connectors
are true metric specification
connectors designed for
panel, free-hanging or pc
board application. These
connectors offer improve-
ments in durability, density
and electrical performance
over competitive soft shell
pin and socket connectors.
They are ideally suited for
equipment manufacturers
engaged in both national
and international markets.
This versatile pin and socket
connector line is designed
to meet the general require-
ments of various testing
and approval agencies,
including UL, CSA, VDE and
IEC.
Presently, connectors are
available in various design
configurations and the most
popular sizes to satisfy a
variety of application
requirements. Such designs
include: square grid con-
nectors for free-hanging
and/or panel mounting;
free-hanging in-line connec-
tors; square grid and in-line
pin and socket headers for
pc board mounting; and
drawer connectors for rack
and panel mounting with
radial float.
For high electrical perfor-
mance and maximum econ-
omy, all connectors employ
housings made of UL rated
94V-0 thermoplastic.
Table of Contents
Performance Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Metrimate Connector Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Contacts:
Type III+ (Crimp) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Type III+ (Grounding Pins) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Type III+ (Solder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
High Current Upgrade, Type II and III+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 - 12
Subminiature Coaxial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14
Size 8, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
High Current Upgrade, Size 8, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
.125 POWERBAND Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Drawer Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-26
Low Profile Drawer Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-30
Square Grid Connectors
(Free-Hanging and Panel Mount) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-33
Strain Relief Kits for Square Grid Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Square Grid PC Board Mount Headers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-38
In-Line Connectors (Free-Hanging),
5 [.197] Centerline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39-40
In-Line PC Board Mount Headers,
5 [.197] Centerline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41-43
Keying Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
In-Line Connectors, 5.08 [.200] Centerline . . . . . . . . . . . 44-47
In-Line Coaxial Socket Headers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-51
Rectangular Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-53
Commoning and Power Distribution Connectors . . . 54-55
Application Tooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56-57
Technical Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Part Number Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
•
Designed to meet IEC
(440 V) requirements
•
True metric dimensions—
contacts on 5 [.197]
centers (drawer
connectors and
special in-line connectors
and pin headers have
contacts on 5.08 [.200]
centers)
•
Panel mount versions
require no hardware for
mounting
•
Polarized housings
•
4- thru 36-position
square grid
configurations can be
mounted to and removed
from either front or rear
of panel
•
Housings made of UL
rated 94V-0
thermoplastic
•
Strain reliefs available for
6- thru 36-position
square grid, panel mount
housings
•
Drawer connectors
available in 4- thru
30-position sizes,
standard and low profile
versions
Need more information?
Call Technical Support:
1-800-522-6752
The Center is staffed with
specialists well versed in
Tyco Electronics products.
They can provide you with:
•
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•
Catalogs
•
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•
Product Samples
•
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rized Distributor Loca-
tions
Dimensioning:
Dimensions are in millimeters and
inches. Values in brackets are equiva-
lent U.S. Customary Units.
Metric symbols used are:
C (Celsius)
mm
2
(square millimeter)
Note:
Dimensions in this catalog are for
reference purposes only. Customer
drawings are available on request.
Specifications subject to change.
Consult Tyco Electronics for latest
design specifications.
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1998, 2003 and 2008 by Tyco Electron-
ics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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AMP-O-LECTRIC, AMP-O-MATIC,
CERTI-CRIMP, COAXICON, LGH,
POWERBAND, PRO-CRIMPER and
TYCO are trademarks.
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Catalog 82045
Revised 06-08
www.tycoelectronics.com
Dimensions are in millimeters
and inches unless otherwise
specified. Values in brackets are
equivalent U.S. Customary Units.
Dimensions are shown for
reference purposes only.
Specifications subject
to change.
USA: 1-800-522-6752
Canada: 1-905-470-4425
Mexico: 01-800-733-8926
C. America: 52-55-5-729-0425
South America: 55-11-3611-1514
Hong Kong: 852-2735-1628
Japan: 81-44-844-8013
UK: 44-141-810-8967
AMP Metrimate
Pin and Socket Connectors
NOTE:
All part numbers
are RoHS Compliant
Performance Characteristics
Electrical Characteristics
Voltage Rating: UL (600 VAC and VDC), CSA (600 VAC and VDC), VDE (380 VAC, 450 VDC), IEC (440 V)
Dielectric Strength: 2000 Volts, RMS (at sea level)
Current Rating: See contact current carrying capability data below.
Insulation Resistance: 5000 Megohms (Min.)
Termination Resistance: Dependent upon individual contact type. Refer to applicable Product Specification.
(Technical Documents, page 58).
Environmental Characteristics
Temperature Range: -55°C to +130°C [-67°F to +266°F]
Mechanical Characteristics
Air Gap: Exceeds 3.2 [.125]
Creep Distance: Exceeds 4 [.157]
Mounting Distance (Live Contact-to-Panel): Exceeds 6 [.237]
Acceptable Panel Thicknesses: 0.8-2.3 [.030-.090]
Contact Current Carrying Capability
CONTACT CURRENT GUIDE Maximum Current (Amperes)*
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
13
10
0
*Based on single contact free air conditions.
1. .125 POWERBAND – Precision formed pins & sockets.
2. High Current Louvertac – Screw machined pin & socket contacts.
Both versions feature the AMP Louvertac springs for superior current car-
rying, heat transfer and durability performance. See catalog 65141.
7.5
30
23
50
46
Size 8
.125 POWERBAND Contact
High Current Upgrade Size 8 in a
fully-loaded 8-Pos. Drawer Connector
(Single contact — 55 Amperes)
High Current Upgrade
Louvertac, Type III+
Type III+
Type III+ in a fully-loaded header
Pin
Diameter
3.58
[.141]
3.06
[.125]
3.40
[.130]
Performance Characteristics
1.52
[.062]
1.52
[.062]
0.98
[.040]
The total current capacity of each contact in a connector is dependent upon the heat rise resulting from the combina-
tion of electrical loads on all the contacts in the connector arrangement and the maximum ambient temperature in
which the connector will be operating. Caution must be taken to assure that these combinations of conditions do not
cause the internal temperature of the connector to exceed the maximum operating temperature of the housing mate-
rial. There are several variables which must be considered when determining this maximum current carrying capability
for your application.
These variables are:
a. Wire Size-Larger wire will carry more current since it has less resistance to current flow; therefore, it generates less
heat. The wire also conducts heat away from the connector.
b. Connector Size-In general, the more circuits in a connector, the less current per contact can be carried.
c. Ambient Temperature - The higher the ambient temperature, the less current can be carried.
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Catalog 82045
Revised 06-08
www.tycoelectronics.com
Dimensions are in millimeters
and inches unless otherwise
specified. Values in brackets are
equivalent U.S. Customary Units.
Dimensions are shown for
reference purposes only.
Specifications subject
to change.
USA: 1-800-522-6752
Canada: 1-905-470-4425
Mexico: 01-800-733-8926
C. America: 52-55-5-729-0425
South America: 55-11-3611-1514
Hong Kong: 852-2735-1628
Japan: 81-44-844-8013
UK: 44-141-810-8967
AMP Metrimate
Pin and Socket Connectors
NOTE:
All part numbers
are RoHS Compliant
Performance Characteristics
(Continued)
Current Rating
Verification
Performance Characteristics
Can a contact rated at
10 amperes carry 10 amperes?
Maybe yes, but probably not.
The reason lies in the test
conditions used to rate the
contact. If these conditions do
not adequately reflect the
application conditions, the
actual allowable current lev-
els may be lower than speci-
fied levels. For example,
many manufacturers, includ-
ing Tyco Electronics, test a
single contact in air. This
gives an accurate measure of
the basic current-carrying
capacity of the contact. Use
the contact alone in air and it
can certainly carry 10
amperes. Use it in a multi-
position connector sur-
rounded by other
current-carrying contacts or
in high ambient tempera-
tures, and the contact should
carry less current.
Similarly, as the contact ages
and stress relaxation, environ-
mental cycling, and other
degradation factors take their
toll, the contact's current-car-
rying capacity decreases. A
prudent design must set cur-
rent levels for such end-of-
design-life (EODL)
conditions.
Practical current-carrying
capacity is not an absolute,
but an application-dependent
condition.
New Method Simplifies
Ratings
To help the designer set the
appropriate current level,
Tyco Electronics has devel-
oped a method of specifying
current-carrying capacity.
This method takes into
account the various applica-
tion factors that influence
current rating.
The method can be
summarized as follows:
• The contact is aged to
EODL conditions by dura-
bility cycling, thermal
cycling, and environmental
exposure.
• The contact's resistance
stability is verified.
• The current necessary to
produce the specified tem-
perature rise is measured.
This T-rise is usually 30°C.
• A rating factor is deter-
mined to allow derating of
multiple contacts in the
same housing and for dif-
ferent conductor sizes.
Temperature
One other factor influencing
current levels is the maximum
operating temperature, for
example, 105°C. If the appli-
cation has a high ambient
temperature (over 75°C) the
contact's T-rise is limited by
the maximum operating tem-
perature. For example, an
application temperature of
90°C limits the contact T-rise
to 15°C. Since current pro-
duces heat (the I
2
R law), the
current must be lowered to
limit the T-rise.
A contact's T-rise depends
not only on its I
2
R Joule heat-
ing, but also on its ability to
dissipate the heat. Consider a
contact in a multi-contact
housing. Joule heating in
multiple contacts will raise
the local ambient tempera-
ture. Since the contact will
not be able to dissipate its
own heat as well by convec-
tion, the maximum
T-rise will be realized at a
lower current level. Conse-
quently, the allowable current
level must be lower to main-
tain an acceptable T-rise.
For a given connector, the
current level will be set by
the loading density. A con-
nector containing 50% cur-
rent-carrying contacts will
permit higher currents (per
contact) than a connector
will at 75% loading. The load-
ing percentage assumes an
even distribution of contacts
within the housing. If all 10
contacts are grouped
together in one section of a
20-position connector, the
loading density may
approach 100%.
The Importance of EODL
As stated, T-rise in a contact
depends on both resistance
and current. As it ages, a
contact's resistance will
increase. The contact
designer will specify a maxi-
mum resistance for the con-
tact, this level is the
end-of-design-life resistance.
Before the contact is tested
for current, Tyco Electronics
subjects it to a sequence of
tests that exercise many
major failure mechanisms and
thereby simulates EODL con-
ditions. Conditioning includes
mating cycling, industrial
mixed-flowing gases, humid-
ity and temperature cycling,
and vibration to sequentially
introduce wear, corrosion,
stress relaxation, and
mechanical disturbance.
Presentation
The presentation of current-
carrying capacity in Tyco
Electronics product specifica-
tions includes two parts:
• First, a base curve showing
current levels versus T-rise
for a single circuit and the
largest wire size. This rep-
resents the maximum cur-
rent capacity of the
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Catalog 82045
Revised 06-08
www.tycoelectronics.com
Dimensions are in millimeters
and inches unless otherwise
specified. Values in brackets are
equivalent U.S. Customary Units.
Dimensions are shown for
reference purposes only.
Specifications subject
to change.
USA: 1-800-522-6752
Canada: 1-905-470-4425
Mexico: 01-800-733-8926
C. America: 52-55-5-729-0425
South America: 55-11-3611-1514
Hong Kong: 852-2735-1628
Japan: 81-44-844-8013
UK: 44-141-810-8967
AMP Metrimate
Pin and Socket Connectors
NOTE:
All part numbers
are RoHS Compliant
Performance Characteristics
(Continued)
contact. The curve is usu-
ally flat up to 75°C ambient
and then drops off. Up to
75°C, the 30°C T-rise limits
the amount of current, and
above 75°C the current
must be reduced to keep
the combination of ambi-
ent temperature and T-rise
from exceeding the maxi-
mum operating tempera-
ture of 105°C.
• Next are rating factors, a
table of multipliers to
account for connector
loading and for smaller
wire sizes. The designer
first determines the base
current for the ambient
conditions of the applica-
tion, then multiplies this
base current by the rating
factors to find the current
level for the application's
loading factor and wire
size.
Practical Values
The current-rating method
gives designers practical val-
ues applicable to their appli-
cations. While the specified
current levels for a contact
may be lower than for other
testing methods, they are
more realistic and simplify
the system design process.
"Spec-manship" is replaced
by a realistic assessment of
the current-carrying capacity
of a contact under varying
conditions of temperature,
connector loading, and wire
size.
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An Example:
To demonstrate the method of specifying current, consider the
following application conditions, an ambient temperature of
65°C, a 50% loading of contacts in the housing, and 20 AWG
[0.6 mm2] wire.
• From Figure 1, the base current rating is 14 ampere with 18
AWG [0.8 mm2] wire.
• Figure 2, the rating factor for 50% loading and 20 AWG [0.6
mm2] wire is 0.68.
• The specific rating for this application is the product of the
base rating and the rating factor:
14 x 0.68 = 9.5 ampere
• Each of the contacts can carry 9.5 ampere.
• However, if the ambient temperature is 80
°C
the allowable
T-rise becomes 25°C. The base current must be lowered to
12.8 ampere so that the 105
°
C maximum operating tempera-
ture is not exceeded. The current rating then becomes:
12.8 x 0.68 = 8.7 ampere.
15
Single Contact
18 AWG
[0.8 mm
2
]
10
Current Rating (Amperes)
Performance Characteristics
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Ambient Temperature (°C)
80
90
100
0
Figure 1
Graph shows the relationship between base current, ambient tem-
perature, and contact T-rise.
AWG
18
20
22
24
26
Single
1
.83
.69
.59
.50
30%
.97
.80
.66
.57
.49
% Loading
50%
.83
.68
.57
.48
.42
70%
.65
.53
.45
.38
.33
100%
.55
.45
.38
.32
.28
Figure 2
Rating factors allow the base current to be adjusted for various con-
nector loading and wire sizes.
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Catalog 82045
Revised 06-08
www.tycoelectronics.com
Dimensions are in millimeters
and inches unless otherwise
specified. Values in brackets are
equivalent U.S. Customary Units.
Dimensions are shown for
reference purposes only.
Specifications subject
to change.
USA: 1-800-522-6752
Canada: 1-905-470-4425
Mexico: 01-800-733-8926
C. America: 52-55-5-729-0425
South America: 55-11-3611-1514
Hong Kong: 852-2735-1628
Japan: 81-44-844-8013
UK: 44-141-810-8967
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