MATERIALS AND FINISHES:
Insulator: Glass-filled polyester, UL 94V-0.
Contact technical sales for availabili-
ty of high temperature insulator
material.
Contacts: Precision machined copper alloy with
gold flash over nickel, or 0.000030
inch [0.76μ] gold over nickel, or
0.000050 [1.27μ] gold over nickel.
Solder coated terminations optional.
Mounting Clip: Beryllium copper with tin plate.
Hood: Glass filled polyester, UL 94V-0.
Mounting Bracket: Brass with tin plate.
Push-on Fastener: Spring tempered copper alloy, tin plate
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
SIGNAL CONTACTS
Contact Current Rating: 7.5 amperes nominal.
Initial Contact Resistance: 0.007 ohms max. per IEC 512-2,
Test 2b
POWER CONTACTS
Contact Current Rating: See temperature rise curves on page
40. For additional information see
pages 47-53.
Initial Contact Resistance:
Standard Conductivity: 0.0005 ohms max. per IEC 512-2,
Test 2b.
High Conductivity: 0.0003 ohms max. per IEC 512-2,
Test 2b.
SHIELDED CONTACTS
Initial Contact Resistance: 0.008 ohms maximum.
Nominal Impedance: 50 ohms.
Insertion Loss: -0.46 dB at 1 GHz
-1.5 dB at 2 GHz
VSWR: 1.15 average at 1 GHz
1.56 average at 2 GHz
Above values measured using frequency domain techniques.
Proof Voltage: 1000 V r.m.s.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS, CONTINUED:
HIGH VOLTAGE CONTACTS
Flash over Voltage: 3600 V r.m.s.
Proof Voltage: 2700 V r.m.s.
Initial Contact Resistance: 0.008 ohms maximum.
CONNECTOR
Insulation Resistance: 5 G ohms per IEC 512-2, Test 3a,
Method A.
Working Voltage: 600 V rms.
Voltage Proof: 2200 V rms per IEC 512-2, Test 4a,
Method C.
Clearance and
Creepage Distance: 0.080 inch [2.03 mm]
Working Temperature: -55°C to +125°C.
MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
SIGNAL CONTACTS
Removable: Insert contact to rear face of insula-
tor, release from front face of insula-
tor. Size 20 contacts, 0.040 inch
[1.02 mm] diameter male contacts,
closed entry design female contacts.
Fixed: Straight solder, right angle (90°) sol-
der and straight compliant press-fit
printed board mount terminations.
Size 20 contacts, 0.040 inch [1.02
mm] diameter male contacts, open
entry design female contacts.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
. . . Continued on next page
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PCS SERIES POWER CONNECTORS
WITH MIXED DENSITY CONTACTS
* Mixed density contacts
• Power contacts have a resistance
as low as 0.0003 ohms and
carry up to 85 amps per U.L. 1977
Available with two power
contacts and eight signal; or four
power contacts and twelve signal
• Solder, press-fit or cable terminations
• Integral locking on cable connectors
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Test conducted in accordance with UL1977.
All power contacts under load.
10W2: Curve developed using PLB10W2F9300A1 and
PLB10W2M0000 connectors with MC4008D contacts
terminated to 8 AWG wire .
16W4:Curve developed using PLC16W4F9300A1 and
PLC16W4M0000 connectors with MC4008D contacts
terminated to 8 AWG wire.
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TEMPERATURE RISE (ºC)
RATED CURRENT (AMPS)
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STANDARD
CONTACTS
PLC16W4
STANDARD
CONTACTS
Test conducted in accordance with UL1977.
All power contacts under load.
10W2:Curve developed using PLBH10W2F9300A1 and
PLBH10W2M0000*connectors with MC4008DS contacts
terminated to 8 AWG wire .
16W4: Curve developed using PLCH16W4F9300A1 and
PLCH16W4M0000*connectors with MC4008DS contacts
terminated to 8 AWG wire.
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CONTACTS
PLCH16W4
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CONTACTS
TEMPERATURE RISE CURVES
STANDARD CONTACT MATERIAL HIGH CONDUCTIVITY CONTACT MATERIAL
MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS, CONTINUED:
POWER CONTACTS:
Removable: Insert contact to rear face of insula-
tor, release from front face of insula-
tor. Size 8 contacts, 0.142 inch [3.61
mm] diameter male contacts, closed
entry design female contacts.
Printed Board Mount: Straight solder, right angle (90°)
solder and straight compliant press-
fit printed board mount terminations.
Size 8 contacts, 0.142 inch [3.61
mm] male contacts, closed entry
design female contacts.
SHIELDED CONTACTS:
Removable: Insert contact to rear face of insula-
tor, release from front face of insula-
tor. Size 8 contacts. See page 53
table of cable sizes for contact termi-
nation dimensions.
HIGH VOLTAGE CONTACTS:
Removable: Insert contact to rear face of
insulator, release from front face of
insulator.
Size 8 contacts. Straight and right
angle (90°) terminations. 0.041 inch
[1.04 mm] minimum hole diameter.
Contact Terminations: 20-24 AWG [0.5-0.25mm2] removable
crimp signal, 0.028 inch [0.71 mm]
diameter straight and right angle (90°)
solder printed board mount, 8-16
AWG [10.0-1.0mm2] removable solder
and crimp power, 0.125 inch [3.18
mm] diameter straight and right angle
(90°) solder printed board mount,
power, shielded, high voltage cable,
and straight compliant press-fit termi-
nations.
Contact Retention
in Insulator: Fixed signal - 9 lbs. [40 N].
Removable Signal - 10 lbs. [44N].
Power, shielded and high voltage -
22 lbs. [98 N].
Resistance to
Solder Iron Heat: 500° F [260° C] for 10 second dura-
tion per IEC 512-6, test 12e, 25 watt
soldering iron.
Connection Systems: Connector provides cable to cable,
cable to printed board, cable to panel
mount and printed board to printed
board application.
Locking System: Insulators provide locking between
cable to cable, cable to printed board
and cable to panel mount applica-
tions.
Polarizations: Provided in insulator design.
Mounting to Printed Board: Rapid installation push-on fasteners.
Self-tapping screws for compliant
connectors.
Mechanical Operations: 500 operations per IEC 512-5.
Continued from previous page . . .
TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND
TEMPERATURE RISE CURVES
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* Note: in the above part numbers PLBH10W2M0000
and PLCH16W4M0000, the “H” should not be
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CABLE CONNECTOR
PLB(H)10W2 CABLE CONNECTOR
FOR USE WITH SIZE 20 AND SIZE 8 REMOVABLE CONTACTS
CODE 0
CONTACTS ARE NOT SUPPLIED WITH CONNECTOR AND MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELY
MALE FEMALE
FEMALE
Part Number:
PLB10W2M0000
PLBH10W2M0000
Part Number:
PLB10W2F0000
PLBH10W2F0000
PLC(H)16W4 CABLE CONNECTOR
FOR USE WITH SIZE 20 AND SIZE 8 REMOVABLE CONTACTS
CODE 0
CONTACTS ARE NOT SUPPLIED WITH CONNECTOR AND MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELY
Part Number:
PLC16W4M0000
PLCH16W4M0000
Part Number:
PLC16W4F0000
PLCH16W4F0000
For information regarding size 20 and size 8 removable contacts, see Removable Contact section, pages 47-53.
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PLB(H)10W2 PANEL MOUNT CONNECTOR
FOR USE WITH SIZE 20 AND SIZE 8 REMOVABLE CONTACTS
CODE 1
CONTACTS ARE NOT SUPPLIED WITH CONNECTOR AND MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELY
MALE FEMALE
MALE FEMALE
For panel cutout, see chart on page 67.
For panel cutout, see chart on page 67.
Part Number:
PLB10W2M1000
PLBH10W2M1000
Part Number:
PLB10W2F1000
PLBH10W2F1000
PLC(H)16W4 PANEL MOUNT CONNECTOR
FOR USE WITH SIZE 20 AND SIZE 8 REMOVABLE CONTACTS
CODE 1
CONTACTS ARE NOT SUPPLIED WITH CONNECTOR AND MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELY
Part Number:
PLC16W4M1000
PLCH16W4M1000
Part Number:
PLC16W4F1000
PLCH16W4F1000
PANEL MOUNT CONNECTOR
For information regarding size 20 and size 8 removable contacts, see Removable Contact section, pages 47-53.
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SUGGESTED PRINTED BOARD HOLE SIZES:
Suggest 0.145 [3.68] Ø hole in printed board for power contact termination positions.
Suggest 0.045 [1.14] Ø hole for signal solder contact termination positions.
Suggest 0.100 [2.54] Ø hole in printed board when mounting connectors with #2 thread forming screws.
Suggest 0.123±0.003 [3.12±0.08] Ø hole in printed board for mounting connector with push-on fasteners.
NOTE: See page 61 for suggested printed board drill hole sizes, recommended plating and finished hole sizes
for compliant contact termination positions.
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STRAIGHT PRINTED BOARD CONNECTOR
AND CONTACT HOLE PATTERN
MALE FEMALE
Typical part numbers:
PLB10W2M300A1
PLBH10W2M300A1
Typical part numbers:
PLB10W2F300A1
PLBH10W2F300A1
PLB10W2 PLC16W4
STRAIGHT SOLDER AND COMPLIANT CONTACT HOLE PATTERN
MALE FEMALE
PLC(H)16W4 STRAIGHT PRINTED BOARD MOUNT CONNECTOR
CODE 3, 0.146 [3.71] CONTACT EXTENSION
PLB(H)10W3 STRAIGHT PRINTED BOARD MOUNT CONNECTOR
CODE 3, 0.146 [3.71] CONTACT EXTENSION
Typical part numbers:
PLC16W4M300A1
PLCH16W4M300A1
Typical part numbers:
PLC16W4F300A1
PLCH16W4F300A1
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PLB(H)10W3 RIGHT ANGLE (90°) PRINTED BOARD MOUNT CONNECTOR
CODE 4, 0.146 [3.71] CONTACT EXTENSION
MALE
Typical part numbers:
PLB10W2M400A1
PLBH10W2M400A1
Typical part numbers:
PLB10W2F400A1
PLBH10W2F400A1
Typical part numbers:
PLC16W4M400A1
PLCH16W4M400A1
Typical part numbers:
PLC16W4F400A1
PLCH16W4F400A1
FEMALE
MALE
FEMALE
PLC(H)16W4 RIGHT ANGLE (90°) PRINTED BOARD MOUNT CONNECTOR
CODE 4, 0.146 [3.71] CONTACT EXTENSION
RIGHT ANGLE (90°) PRINTED BOARD MOUNT CONTACT HOLE PATTERN
PLB10W2
PLC16W4
RIGHT ANGLE (90°)
PRINTED BOARD CONNECTOR
AND CONTACT HOLE PATTERN
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COMPLIANT PRESS-FIT
CONNECTOR
PLB(H)10W2 COMPLIANT PRESS-FIT CONNECTOR
CODE 93
PLC(H)16W4 COMPLIANT PRESS-FIT CONNECTOR
CODE 93
MALE FEMALE
Typical part numbers:
PLB10W2M9300A1
PLBH10W2M9300A1
Typical part numbers:
PLB10W2F9300A1
PLBH10W2F9300A1
Typical part numbers:
PLC16W4M9300A1
PLCH16W4M9300A1
Typical part numbers:
PLC16W4F9300A1
PLCH16W4F9300A1
MALE FEMALE
NOTE: Connectors are designed to be mounted to the PCB with screws, see page 63 for mounting screw information.
See page 43 for contact hole pattern.
NOTE: Connectors are designed to be mounted to the PCB with screws, see page 63 for mounting screw information.
See page 43 for contact hole pattern.
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STEP 3 - CONNECTOR GENDER
M - Male
F - Female
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ORDERING INFORMATION - CODE NUMBERING SYSTEM
Specify Complete Connector By Selecting An Option From Step 1 Through 7
STEP 1 - BASIC SERIES
PLB - 2 Row
PLBH - 2 Row High conductivity contacts
PLC - 3 Row
PLCH - 3 Row High conductivity contacts
STEP 9 - SPECIAL OPTIONS
CONTACT TECHNICAL SALES
FOR SPECIAL OPTIONS
STEP 6 - HOODS AND PANEL MOUNT
0 - None.
51 - Top Opening Hood.
6 - Panel Mount, quick release.
81 - Panel Mount, fixed for 0.040 [1.02] thick panel.
82 - Panel Mount, fixed for 0.060 [1.52] thick panel.
83 - Panel Mount, fixed for 0.090 [2.29] thick panel.
11 - Blind Mating System for 0.040 [1.02] thick panel.
12 - Blind Mating System for 0.060 [1.52] thick panel.
13 - Blind Mating System for 0.090 [2.29] thick panel.
14 - Blind Mating System for 0.120 [3.05] thick panel..
STEP 5 - MOUNTING STYLE
0 - None.
B - Metal Right Angle (90°) Mounting Bracket.
BN - Metal Right Angle (90°) Mounting Bracket with Push-on Fastener.
B3 - Plastic Right Angle (90°) Mounting Bracket with Cross Bar.
B3N - Plastic Right Angle (90°) Mounting Bracket with Cross Bar and
Push-on Fastener.
N - Push-On Fastener For Straight Printed Board Mount Connectors
ST2 - Self-tapping steel screws 2-28 x 0.250+0.030 [6.35+0.76] length for
0.093 [2.36] thick board. Use with contact code 93.
ST3 - Self-tapping steel screws 2-28 x 0.312+0.030 [7.92+0.76] length for
0.125 [3.18] thick board. Use with contact code 93.
ST4 - Self-tapping steel screws 2-28 x 0.375+0.030 [9.53+0.76] length for
0.175 [4.45] thick board. Use with contact code 93.
SS2 - Self-tapping stainless steel screws 2-28 x 0.250+0.030 [6.35+0.76]
length for 0.093 [2.36] thick board. Use with contact code 93.
SS3 - Self-tapping stainless steel screws 2-28 x 0.312+0.030 [7.92+0.76]
length for 0.125 [3.18] thick board. Use with contact code 93.
SS4 - Self-tapping stainless steel screws 2-28 x 0.375+0.030 [9.53+0.76]
length for 0.175 [4.45] thick board. Use with contact code 93.
STEP 4 - CONTACT TERMINATION TYPE
0 - Removable contact, cable connector. Order contacts
separately, see pages 47-53.
1 - Removable contact, panel mounted connector.
Order contacts separately, see pages 47-53.
3 - Solder, Straight Printed Board Mount with 0.146 [3.71]
tail extension.
4 - Solder, Right Angle (90°) Printed Board Mount with
0.146 [3.71] tail extension.
93 - Straight PCB Mount, Press-Fit, length 0.218 [5.54] for
0.125 inch [3.18] thick board.
STEP 2 - CONNECTOR VARIANTS
2 Row - 10W2
3 Row - 16W4
STEP
EXAMPLE
STEP 8 - ENVIRONMENTAL
COMPLIANCE
OPTIONS
/AA - Compliant per EU Directive
2002/95/EC (RoHS)
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STEP 7 - CONTACT PLATING FOR PRINTED
BOARD CONNECTORS
0 - Crimp Contacts ordered separately, see page 47-53.
A1 - Gold flash over nickel on mating end and
termination end.
A2 - Gold flash over nickel on mating end and 0.00020
inch [5.00μ] tin-lead solder coat on termination end.
Not available with code 93 in step 4.
C1 - 0.000030 inch [0.76μ] gold over nickel on mating
end and termination end.
C2 - 0.000030 inch [0.76μ] gold over nickel on mating end
and 0.00020 inch [5.00μ] tin-lead solder coated
termination end. Not available with code 93 in step 4.
D1 - 0.000050 inch [1.27μ] gold over nickel on mating
end and termination end.
D2 - 0.000050 inch [1.27μ] gold over nickel on mating end
and 0.00020 inch [5.00μ] tin-lead solder coated
termination end. Not available with code 93 in step 4.
NOTE: If compliance to environmental legislation
is not required, this step will not be used.
Example: PLC16W4F4B3N0A1
NOTE: Once you have made a connector selection, contact
Technical Sales if you would like to receive a drawing in DXF, PDF
format or a 3-dimensional IGES, STEP, or SOLIDWORKS file.
SK Drawing 3-dimensional model
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