# M24308/23-9Z "Z" suffix callout

**URL:** <https://forum.digikey.com/t/m24308-23-9z-z-suffix-callout/10348>\
**Category:** D-Sub , D-Shaped Connectors\
**Tags:** itt-cannon, part-numbering, pei-genesis, cinch-connectivity-solutions, te-connectivity, interconnect, d-sub-d-shaped-connectors\
**Created:** [November 24, 2020, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/m24308-23-9z-z-suffix-callout/10348 "2020-11-24T15:45:59Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 24, 2020, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/m24308-23-9z-z-suffix-callout/10348/1 "2020-11-24T15:45:59Z")

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M24308/23-9Z is a Mil-Spec part number. Regardless of the manufacturer that is making the part, the part structure would be the same.

 ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/original/2X/6/6d143ebec25fe325c944fc369a80c168c6480ac6.png)

The “Z” suffix on the end calls out ZINC plating. This information is listed at the bottom of the TE Connectivity product page here [https://www.te.com/usa-en/product-1757830-3.html](https://www.te.com/usa-en/product-1757830-3.html)

 ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/original/2X/0/09e8a0c94268464904419431d888ff881888ca90.png)