M Series Pin and Socket Connectors

Dimensions are shown for reference
purposes only.
M Series
Pin and Socket Connectors
Introduction (Continued)
What makes the M Series
connector line so versatile
and special for a wide variety
of applications?
■ Compatibility–Most
connectors intermateable
with connectors made to
M I L - C - 2 8 7 4 8 requirements.
■ Wide range–Choice of
connector styles and
sizes: standard connectors
(unloaded), posted
connectors (preloaded)
and special application
connectors.
■ Complete line–Full line of
accessory hardware for
fastening, protecting, guiding,
strain relief and keying.
■ Variety of contacts–S i g n a l ,
power, coaxial, and
posted versions—many
are interchangeable and
can be intermixed in the
same connector housing.
■ Full complement of application
tooling–For wire crimp
and posted terminations
hand tools, semiautomatic
tooling and fully automatic
machines provide highly
reliable, low cost terminations
to meet production
requirements.
How to choose the appropriate
connector/contact/
hardware combination
Choosing the appropriate
connector/contact/hardware
combination is essential to
the proper function of any
AMP M Series connector.
First, a customer must
evaluate each individual
application with regards to:
wire size(s); number of
circuits; available space;
fastening methods; and
needs for protection, shielding,
guiding, strain relief
and keying. Then, the customer
must consider the
following factors to make
the appropriate selection of
M Series connectors and
related components.
Dimensions are in inches and millimeters
unless otherwise specified.
Values in brackets are metric equivalents.
A—Determine Connector Type–
This decision is based on
the selected contact types,
circuit density requirements
and, if posted connectors
are desired, in-plant production
capabilities for
wiring connectors using
hand tools or semiautomatic
tooling. Detailed specifications
of the various M Series
connectors are presented
on the following pages:
Standard connectors
(pages 44 through 51),
Posted connectors (pages
52 through 60), Special
Application connectors
(pages 61 through 77).
B—Determine Hardware–
This decision is based
on the selected connector
types, and the individual
application requirements
for fastening, protection,
shielding, guiding, strain
relief and keying. To assist
customers in determining
the proper hardware to use,
hardware selection information
has been formulated for
each connector type. This
information is located on
pages 10 through 25.
Complete specifications of
each hardware component
are presented in the Hardware
section of the catalog
(pages 78 through 89).
C—Determine Contact Type–
This decision is based on
wire size(s) and reliability
and cost requirements of
an application, as well as
the customer’s in-plant
production capabilities.
Complete specifications,
including accepted wire
sizes and available platings
of all pin and socket contacts,
are presented in the
Contacts section of the catalog
(pages 30 through 43).
Application tooling for
crimp- and post-type
contacts is presented
on pages 90 and 91).
Specifications subject to change. Technical Support Center
1-800-522-6752
www.tycoelectronics.com
Catalog 82003
Revised 3-01
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