Compact Power Connectors

Technical Specifications

 
PCIH Series

UL Recognized: File #E49351
CSA Recognized: File #LR54219
TUV Recognized: File #215/99

PCIA Series

U.L. Recognized: File #E49351
CSA Recognized: File #LR54219
TUV Recognized: File #1983/02

PCIB / PCIC / PCIM Series

U.L. Recognized: File #E49351
CSA Recognized: File #LR54219
TUV Recognized: File #B 02 08 47415 003

Materials and Finishes
Insulator: Glass-filled polyester, UL 94V-0 blue color
Contacts: High conductivity, precision machined copper alloy with gold flash over nickel. Consult factory for additional plating options.
Mounting Clip: Steel with zinc plating
Electrical Characteristics

All current rating values were developed to the upper operating limit of the connector. Please consult the product catalog for temperature rise curves.

PCIH Contact Current Ratings:

PCIH47:
Size 16 power contacts: -positions 45, 46, and 47: 40 amperes continuous, all contacts under load.

-positions 1 - 20: 28 amperes continuous, all contacts under load.
Size 22 Signal contacts: 3 amperes nominal rating.
PCIH38:
Size 16 power contacts: -positions 36, 37, and 38: 40 amperes continuous, all contacts under load.

-positions 1 - 20: 28 amperes continuous, all contacts under load.
Size 20 Signal contacts: 5 amperes nominal rating.
PCIH49W25:
Size 16 power contacts: 28 amperes continuous, all contacts under load.
Size 22 signal contacts: 3 amperes nominal rating

PCIA Contact Current Ratings:

Size 16 power contacts: -positions 55 - 60: 38 amperes continuous, all contacts under load.

-positions 1 - 30: 28 amperes continuous, all contacts under load.
Size 22 Signal contacts: 3 amperes nominal rating.

PCIM30W15 Contact Current Ratings:

Size 16 power contacts: -positions 28, 29 and 30: 45 amperes continous, all contacts under load

-positions 1 - 12: 32 amperes continous, all contacts under load
Size 22 signal contacts: 3 amperes nominal rating

PCIM33W18 Contact Current Ratings:

Size 16 power contacts: 30 amperes continous, all contacts under load
Size 22 signal contacts: 3 amperes nominal rating

PCIM34W13 Contact Current Ratings:

Size 16 power contacts: -positions 32, 33 and 34: 45 amperes continous, all contacts under load

-positions 1 - 10: 32 amperes continous, all contacts under load
Size 22 signal contacts: 3 amperes nominal rating

PCIM37W16 Contact Current Ratings:

Size 16 power contacts: 30 amperes continous, all contacts under load
Size 22 signal contacts: 3 amperes nominal rating

PCIB24W9 Contact Current Ratings:

Size 16 power contacts: -positions 22, 23 and 24: 45 amperes continous, all contacts under load

-positions 1 - 6: 35 amperes continous, all contacts under load
Size 22 signal contacts: 3 amperes nominal rating

PCIB26W11 Contact Current Ratings:

Size 16 power contacts: 34 amperes continous, all contacts under load
Size 22 signal contacts: 3 amperes continous, all contacts under load

PCIC16W7 Contact Current Ratings:

Size 16 power contacts: -position 14, 15 and 16: 40 amperes continous, all contacts under load

-position 1 - 4: 30 amperes continous, all contacts under load
Size 22 signal contacts: 3 amperes continous, all contacts under load

Initial Contact Resistance; maximum Per IEC 512-2, Test 2b:

Size 16 Contact: 0.0007 ohms maximum.
Size 20 Contact: 0.004 ohms maximum.
Size 22 Contact: 0.004 ohms maximum.
Insulator Resistance: 5 G ohms per IEC 512-2. Test 3a.

Proof Voltage:

PCIH38:
Contacts 36, 37, and 38: 3,000 V r.m.s.
Contacts 1 through 20: 1,500 V r.m.s.
Contacts 21 through 35: 1,000 V r.m.s.
 
PCIH47:
Contacts 45, 46, and 47: 3,000 V r.m.s.
Contacts 1 through 20: 1,500 V r.m.s.
Contacts 21 through 44: 1,000 V r.m.s.
 
PCIA60W36:
Contacts 55 through 60: 3,000 V r.m.s.
Contacts 1 through 30: 1,500 V r.m.s.
Contacts 31 through 54: 1,000 V r.m.s.
 
PCIB24W9 / PCIC16W7 / PCIM30W15 / PCIM34W13:
Input side: 3,000 V r.m.s.
Output side, signal contacts: 1,500 V r.m.s.
 
PCIB26W11 / PCIM33W18 / PCIM37W16:
Input side: 1,500 V r.m.s.
Output side, signal contacts: 1,500 V r.m.s.

Creepage and Clearance:
Minimum Distance

PCIH38:
Contact 38 to Contact 36: 3.2mm (0.126 inch)
Contact 37 to Contact 36: 3.2mm (0.126 inch)
Contact 38 to Signal Contacts: 3.2mm (0.126 inch)
Contact 37 to Signal Contacts: 3.2mm (0.126 inch)
Contact 38 to Contact 37: 2.5mm (0.098 inch)
Contact 36 to Signal Contacts: 2.0mm (0.079 inch)
 
PCIH47:
Contact 47 to Contact 45: 3.2mm (0.126 inch)
Contact 46 to Contact 45: 3.2mm (0.126 inch)
Contact 47 to Signal Contacts: 6.4mm (0.252 inch)
Contact 46 to Signal Contacts: 6.4mm (0.252 inch)
Contact 47 to Contact 46: 2.5mm (0.098 inch)
Contact 45 to Signal Contacts: 2.0mm (0.079 inch)
 
PCIA60W36:
Contacts 59 and 60 to Contacts 55 and 56: 3.2mm (0.126 inch)
Contacts 57 and 58 to Contacts 55 and 56: 3.2mm (0.126 inch)
Contacts 59 and 60 to Signal Contacts: 3.2mm (0.126 inch)
Contacts 57 and 58 to Signal Contacts: 3.2mm (0.126 inch)
Contacts 59 and 60 to Contacts 57 and 58: 2.5mm (0.098 inch)
Contacts 55 and 56 to Signal Contacts: 2.0mm (0.079 inch)
 
PCIB24W9:
Contact 24 to contact 22: 3.2mm (0.126 inch)
Contact 23 to contact 22: 3.2mm (0.126 inch)
Contact 24 to signal contacts: 3.2mm (0.126 inch)
Contact 23 to signal contacts: 3.2mm (0.126 inch)
Contact 24 to contact 23: 2.5mm (0.098 inch)
Contact 22 to signal contacts: 2.0mm (0.079 inch)
 
PCIB26W11: Not available
 
PCIC16W7:
Contact 16 to contact 14: 3.2mm (0.126 inch)
Contact 15 to contact 14: 3.2mm (0.126 inch)
Contact 16 to signal contacts: 3.2mm (0.126 inch)
Contact 15 to signal contacts: 3.2mm (0.126 inch)
Contact 16 to contact 15: 2.5mm (0.098 inch)
Contact 14 to signal contact: 2.0mm (0.079 inch)
 
PCIM30W15:
Contact 30 to contact 28: 3.2mm (0.126 inch)
Contact 29 to contact 28: 3.2mm (0.126 inch)
Contact 30 to signal contacts: 3.2mm (0.126 inch)
Contact 29 to signal contacts: 3.2mm (0.126 inch)
Contact 30 to contact 29: 2.5mm (0.098 inch)
Contact 28 to signal contacts: 2.0mm (0.079 inch)
 
PCIM33W18: Not Available
 
PCIM34W13:
Contact 34 to contact 32: 3.2mm (0.126 inch)
Contact 33 to contact 32: 3.2mm (0.126 inch)
Contact 34 to signal contacts: 3.2mm (0.126 inch)
Contact 33 to signal contacts: 3.2mm (0.126 inch)
Contact 34 to contact 33: 2.5mm (0.098 inch)
Contact 32 to signal contacts: 2.0mm (0.079 inch)
 
PCIM37W16: Not available

Working Voltage

PCIH38:
Contacts 36, 37, and 38: 1,000 V r.m.s.
Contacts 1 through 20: 500 V r.m.s.
Contacts 21 through 35: 333 V r.m.s.
 
PCIH47:
Contacts 45, 46, and 47: 1,000 V r.m.s.
Contacts 1 through 20: 500 V r.m.s.
Contacts 21 through 44: 333 V r.m.s.
 
PCIA60W36:
Contacts 55 through 60: 1,000 V r.m.s.
Contacts 1 through 30: 500 V r.m.s.
Contacts 31 through 54: 333 V r.m.s.
 
PCIB24W9:
Contacts 22 through 24: 1,000 V r.m.s.
Contacts 1 through 6: 500 V r.m.s.
Contacts 7 through 21: 333 V r.m.s.
 
PCIC16W7:
Contacts 14 through 16: 1,000 V r.m.s.
Contacts 1 through 4: 500 V r.m.s.
Contacts 5 through 13: 333 V r.m.s.
 
PCIB26W11:
Contacts 22 through 26: 500 V r.m.s.
Contacts 1 through 6: 500 V r.m.s.
Contacts 7 through 21: 333 V r.m.s.
 
PCIM30W15:
Contacts 28 through 30: 1,000 V r.m.s.
Contacts 1 through 12: 500 V r.m.s.
Contacts 13 through 27: 333 V r.m.s.
 
PCIM33W18:
Contacts 28 through 33: 500 V r.m.s.
Contacts 1 through 12: 500 V r.m.s.
Contacts 13 through 27: 333 V r.m.s.
 
PCIM34W13:
Contacts 32 through 34: 1000 V r.m.s.
Contacts 1 through 10: 500 V r.m.s.
Contacts 11 through 31: 333 V r.m.s.
 
PCIM37W16:
Contacts 32 through 37: 500 V r.m.s.
Contacts 1 through 10: 500 V r.m.s.
Contacts 11 through 31: 333 V r.m.s.
Mechanical Characteristics
Blind Mating System: Male and female connector bodies provide "lead-in" for 1.3 mm (0.050 inch) diametral misalignment.
Polarization: Provided by connector body design.
Removable Contacts: Install contact from rear of insulator; release from front of insulator. Size 16 and size 20 female contacts feature "Closed Entry" design. Size 22 female contacts feature rugged “Robi-D” open entry contact design.

Removable Contact Retention in Connector Body:

Size 16 Contacts: 67 N (15 lbs.)
Size 20 Contacts: 45 N (10 lbs.)
Size 22 Contacts: 27 N (6 lbs.)
Fixed Contacts: Printed board terminations, both straight and right angle. Size 16 female contacts feature "Closed Entry" design. Size 20 and 22 feature rugged "Robi-D" design.

Fixed Contact Retention in Connector Body:

Size 16 Contacts: 45 N (10 lbs.)
Size 20 and 22 Contacts: 27 N (6 lbs.)
Resistance to Solder Heat: 260°C (500°F) for 10 seconds duration per IEC 512-6, Test

Sequential Contact Mating System:

PCIH38: First mate contact 36 and last mate contact positions 22, 25, and 28.
PCIH47: First mate contact 45 and last mate contact position 27.
PCIA60W36: First mate contacts 55 and 56 and last mate contact position 37.
PCIB24W9: First mate contact 22 and last mate contact 7
PCIB26W11: No first mate contact and last mate contact 7
PCIC16W7: First mate contact 14 and last mate contact 5
PCIM30W15: First mate contact 28 and last mate contact 13
PCIM33W18: No first mate contact and last mate contact 13
PCIM34W13: First mate contact 32 and last mate contact 17
PCIM37W16: No first mate contact and last mate contact 11

Safety "Recessed in Insulator" Contacts:
The following size 16 contacts are recessed 5mm (0.197 inch) below the face of the female connector insulator per safety requirements.

PCIH38: Contact positions 37 and 38.
PCIH47: Contact positions 46 and 47.
PCIA60W36: Contact positions 57 through 60.
PCIB24W9: Contact positions 23 and 24.
PCIB26W11: None
PCIC16W7: Contact positions 15 and 16
PCIM30W15: Contact positions 29 and 30.
PCIM33W18: None
PCIM34W13: Contact positions 33 and 34
PCIM37W16: None

 

Compliant Press-Fit Terminations: Size 16, 20, and 22 contacts are available with Compliant Press-Fit Contact Terminations.
Printed Board and Panel Mounting: Mounting holes provided in connector body for both printed board and panel mounting. Self tapping screws are available.
Mechanical Operations: 250 couplings, minimum.
Climatic Characteristics:
Working Temperature: -55°C to +125°C.
Compact Power Connectors