This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the D-Sub, D-Shaped Connector Housings category on DigiKey.com
Products in this family are components of D-subminiature style connectors, into which electrical contacts that have been applied to discrete wires can be inserted. So-named in reference to the shape of their mating end and their relatively high interconnect density at the time of introduction, an additional component known as a backshell is needed to form a connector assembly. Note that similar products assembled by means of soldering discrete wires in place are available though grouped separately, alongside similar items intended for mounting directly to a printed circuit board.
SelectionCharacteristics
Connector Style: Indicates the specific type of D-sub connector.
Connector Type: Indicates the style and configuration of the device.
Number of Positions: Indicates the number of distinct conductors presented at a connector’s mating interface and the number of electrical contact points present within a connector.
Number of Rows: Indicates how many rows the connector has.
Shell Size, Connector Layout: Indicates physical dimensions and contact pattern geometry, generally in terms of a standardized reference system.
Contact Type: Indicates the style of the pin in relation to function.
Mounting Type: Indicates how the device is attached.
Flange Feature: Describes the design of a part’s mounting flange and the fasteners used in conjunction therewith.
Features: These are different capabilities or properties of the device such as a board lock, dust cap, or keyed.
Primary Material: Indicates the primary material composition of the device.
Shell Material, Finish: Indicates the material from which a connector’s shell is fabricated, and the material or process used for surface treatment thereof.
Shell Finish Thickness: Indicates the thickness of the surface material finish present on the shell of the connector housing.
Ingress Protection: IP (Ingress Protection) ratings such as (IP20, IP65, IP67, etc.) define how likely water and dirt will get into the system. The first number represents dirt and solid contaminants while the second represents water and liquids.
IP Ratings
| Solids | Liquids | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Protected against solids larger than 50mm. | Protected against vertically falling drops of water. Limited Ingress permitted. |
| 2 | Protected against solids larger than 12.5mm. | Protected against vertically falling drops of water with the enclosure tilted up to 15 degrees from vertical. Limited ingress permitted. |
| 3 | Protected against solids larger than 2.5mm. | Protected against spraying water up to 60 degrees from vertical. Limited ingress permitted for 3 minutes. |
| 4 | Protected against solids larger than 1mm. | Protected against water splashed from any direction. Limited ingress permitted. |
| 5 | Protected against dust. Limited ingress of dust permitted. | Will not affect operation of equipment 2-8 hours. Protected against jets of water. Limited ingress permitted. |
| 6 | Dust tight. No ingress of dust 2-8 hours. | Protected against powerful jets of water. Limited ingress permitted. |
| 7 | ______________________ | Protected against the effects of immersion in 15cm-1m for 30 minutes. |
| 8 | ______________________ | Continuous immersion in water up to 3m for long periods of time. |
| 9 | ______________________ | Protected against high pressure jets of hot water. (30 seconds) |
| 9K | ______________________ | Protected against high pressure jets of hot water. (2 minutes) |
ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | 205203-3 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | A1031-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | TE Connectivity AMP Connectors |
| DESCRIPTION | Receptacle for Female Contacts Housing D-Sub Connector 9 Position |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 834249014 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | WM4349-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Molex |
| DESCRIPTION | Receptacle for Female Contacts Housing D-Type, Micro-D Connector 25 Position |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 511151601 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | WM3342-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Molex |
| DESCRIPTION | Receptacle for Female Contacts Housing D-Type Connector 16 Position |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 1658646-1 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | A31484-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | TE Connectivity AMP Connectors |
| DESCRIPTION | Receptacle for Female Contacts Housing D-Sub Connector 9 Position |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
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