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AMP MCP Unsealed Headers

AMP MCP Unsealed Headers-CAT-M4599-H342
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  • AMP MCP Connector System
The AMP MCP Unsealed Headers provide reliable interconnection solutions for vehicles. They feature 6 to 36 cavities, accept AMP MCP 2.8 and 1.5K contacts, and can carry up to 40 amps. Available with straight or 90° pins, they use contact technologies like AMP MCP, PCON, and MCON, offering flexible configurations from 1 to 48 positions. Key features include flame-retardant materials, integrated secondary locking, and color-coded polarization to help prevent mismatches. Ideal for automotive, agricultural, construction, and commercial vehicles, these headers enabling high performance and safety.
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Product Features

  • Connector System: Wire-to-Board

  • Termination Method to PCB: Through Hole - Solder

  • Connector & Contact Terminates To: Printed Circuit Board

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Overview

Key Benefits:

AMP MCP Unsealed Headers

  • High Current Capacity: Capable of carrying up to 40 amps, suitable for high-power applications.
  • Design Flexibility: Available in configurations ranging from 1 to 48 positions, with 6 to 36 cavities for versatile design options.
  • Multiple Contact Types: Accepts AMP MCP 2.8 and 1.5K contacts, offering adaptability to different application needs.
  • Orientation Options: Comes with straight or 90° pins, providing flexibility in design and installation.
  • Enhanced Security: Features integrated secondary locking mechanisms that enable secure contact alignment and prevent terminal back out.
  • Mismatch Prevention: Polarization and color coding options help prevent incorrect mating, enhancing connection reliability.
  • Vibration Resistance: Designed to withstand vibration, making it ideal for use in environments subject to mechanical stress.
  • Flame Retardant Materials: Utilizes materials compliant with UL 94 V-0 standards for added safety and robustness.
  • Reduced Mating Force: A new monoblock connector design with a lever reduces the effort required to mate connectors, improving ease of use.
  • Versatile Applications: Suitable for various applications including wire-to-wire, wire-to-board, battery boxes, and power distribution units in automotive, agricultural, construction, and commercial vehicles.
AMP MCP headers are suited for high vibration PCB applications.

Key Features:

AMP MCP Unsealed Headers

Feature
Connector Type
 Rectangular, unsealed headers
Contact Types Accepts AMP MCP 2.8 and 1.5K contacts
Current Capacity
 Capable of carrying up to 40 amps    
Configurations
 Available with 6 to 36 cavities     
Pin Orientation
 Options for straight or 90° pins      
Position Flexibility Configurations from 1 to 48 positions     
Secondary Locking Mechanisms Integrated secondary locking features for secure contact alignment 
Polarization and Color Coding Up to 6 polarization options and various color keying to prevent mismatches
Material Options Flame retardant and reflow materials, compliant with UL 94 V-0 standards
Mating Force Reduction Monoblock connector design with lever to reduce mating force
Vibration Resistance Designed to withstand vibration for enhanced reliability 
Operating Voltage Suitable for nominal voltages of 12V and 24V, with a maximum voltage rating of 36V  
Temperature Range Operating temperature range from -40°C to 140°C  
Housing and Color Options Available in black, brown, and purple
Mounting Options Includes PCB mount, panel mount, with or without mounting holes
Contact Plating Mating tab plating available in silver and tin
Usage Conditions Industries Served Suitable for wire-to-wire, wire-to-board, battery box, and power distribution applications 
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Unsealed Interconnection System Infographic
CATALOG
Unsealed Interconnection System Catalog

Real-world Applications:

AMP MCP Unsealed Headers

AGRICULTURAL VEHICLES

  • Tractors and Harvesters: Provides reliable electrical connections in agricultural machinery, enabling consistent performance in harsh operating conditions.
  • Sprayers and Seeders: Used in various equipment to maintain secure electrical connections that withstand exposure to dust, moisture, and vibration.

 

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

  • Excavators and Loaders: Enables robust electrical connections in heavy-duty construction machinery, critical for safety and operational efficiency.
  • Cranes and Bulldozers: Applied in high-power connections where reliability under mechanical stress and vibration is essential.

 

COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

  • Trucks and Buses: Provides secure electrical connections for in-cabin and exterior systems, supporting reliable operation of lighting, control units, and other electronic systems.
  • Emergency Vehicles: Enables dependable connections in emergency vehicles where reliability and performance are critical for safety and effectiveness.

 

INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS

  • Power Distribution Units: Used in power distribution units to provide high current capacity and reliable performance in various industrial settings.
  • HVAC Systems: Enables reliable electrical connections in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, critical for efficient operation in commercial and industrial buildings.

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Unsealed Interconnection System

Product Group

Unsealed Interconnection System

Unsealed Interconnection System ensures complete flexibility with the option to choose between 1-48 position connectors

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   How can mismatching be prevented at the assembly line?

A:     With up to 6 polarization and color key mating configurations as well as mechanical codings that help prevent mismatch of receptacle and tab housings. 

Q:    Which are typical applications for Unsealed Interconnection System Connectors?

A:     These connectors can be used in a vast variety of applications such as bulkheads, fuse & relay boxes, control units, wire-to-wire coupling, and in-cabin applications.

 

Read more FAQs about our Heavy Duty Sealed Connector Series

Features

Please review product documents or contact us for the latest agency approval information.  

Product Type Features

  • Header Type  Fully Shrouded

  • PCB Connector Assembly Type  PCB Mount Header

  • Connector Shape  Rectangular

  • Connector System  Wire-to-Board

  • Sealable  No, Yes

  • Connector & Contact Terminates To  Printed Circuit Board

  • Mixed & Hybrid Header  No, Yes

Configuration Features

  • Number of Signal Positions  6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 36, 154

  • Number of Positions  6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 36, 154

  • PCB Mount Orientation  Horizontal, Right Angle, Vertical

  • Number of Rows  3, 4

  • Number of Sections  1, 2

Electrical Characteristics

  • Operating Voltage (VDC) 24

  • Nominal Voltage Architecture (V) 12, 24

  • Voltage Rating (Max) (VDC) 36

Body Features

  • Primary Product Color  Black, Brown, Purple

  • Connector & Keying Code  A, B, Z

Contact Features

  • Contact Type  Tab

  • Contact Size  .63mm, 1.5mm, 2.8mm, 3mm

  • Mating Tab Width (mm) .63, 1.5, 2.8, 3, 5.8

  • Mating Tab Width (in) .024, .059, .11, .118, .228

  • Mating Tab Thickness (mm) .6, .63, .64, .8

  • Mating Tab Thickness (in) .023, .024, .025, .031

  • Contact Mating Area Plating Material  Silver (Ag), Tin, Tin (Sn)

Termination Features

  • Termination Method to PCB  Through Hole - Solder

Mechanical Attachment

  • Mating Retention Type  Locking Interface

  • PCB Mount Retention Type  Mounting Hole, Solder Tail

  • PCB Mount Retention  With, Without

  • Panel Mount Feature  With, Without

  • PCB Mount Alignment  With, Without

  • Mating Alignment  With

  • Mating Retention  With

  • Connector Mounting Type  Board Mount, Panel Mount

  • Mounting Holes  With, Without

Housing Features

  • Centerline (Pitch) (mm) 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 5, 5.2

  • Centerline (Pitch) (in) .098, .118, .138, .157, .197, .205

Dimensions

  • Profile Height from PCB (mm) 20.7, 26.2, 29

  • Profile Height from PCB (in) .815, 1.031, 1.14

  • PCB Thickness (Recommended) (mm) 1.57, 1.6

  • PCB Thickness (Recommended) (in) .062, .063

  • Connector Width (mm) 20.3, 31, 61.8

  • Connector Width (in) .791, 1.22, 2.43

  • Connector Length (mm) 149.5, 26, 31, 36, 37.7, 41, 46, 51

  • Connector Length (in) 1.024, 1.221, 1.417, 1.48, 1.614, 1.811, 2.008, 5.22

Usage Conditions

  • Operating Temperature (Max) (°C) 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 100, 120, 130, 140

  • Operating Temperature (Max) (°F) 149, 158, 167, 176, 185, 194, 212, 248, 266, 284

  • Operating Temperature Range (°C) -40 – 100, -40 – 120, -40 – 130, -40 – 140

  • Operating Temperature Range (°F) -40 – 212, -40 – 248, -40 – 266, -40 – 284

Operation/Application

  • Shielded  No

  • Circuit Application  Power, Power & Signal, Signal

Industry Standards

Packaging Features

  • Packaging Method  Carton, Tray

  • Packaging Quantity  6, 100, 112, 168, 450

Reference Number

  • TE Internal Number CAT-M4599-H342

Related Materials

Catalog

  • AMP MCP Interconnection System (English) AMP MCP connectors and contacts are designed for electronic and electrical applications in motor vehicle, including long term use in high vibration, high current and high ambient temperature applications. English

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