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Amphenol AC Series XLR Male Cable Connector with Standard Metal Shell (Satin Nickel)

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Amphenol AC Series XLR Male Cable Connector with Standard Metal Shell (Satin Nickel)
Key Features
  • Zinc Diecast Shell Housing
  • Compact 2.5mm Solder Buckets
  • Ergonomic Sleeve for Improved Grip
  • Jaws Style Cable Clamp
The satin nickel AC Series XLR Male Cable Connector with Standard Metal Shell by Amphenol Audio Products is for soldering to studio-quality cables and is engineered for critical recording and broadcast applications. It features a zinc diecast shell, compact 2.5mm solder bucket connections, and Jaws style cable clamps to suit 3 to 8mm cables. It offers an overmolded cable support boot and socket contacts designed for better contact resistance. Precision machined pin contacts are standard. This AC series connector is RoHS compliant.
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Amphenol AC Series Overview

The satin nickel AC Series XLR Male Cable Connector with Standard Metal Shell by Amphenol Audio Products is for soldering to studio-quality cables and is engineered for critical recording and broadcast applications. It features a zinc diecast shell, compact 2.5mm solder bucket connections, and Jaws style cable clamps to suit 3 to 8mm cables. It offers an overmolded cable support boot and socket contacts designed for better contact resistance. Precision machined pin contacts are standard. This AC series connector is RoHS compliant.

Number of Contacts: 3
Maximum Wire Gauge Stranded Wire: 14 AWG
Termination: Solder
Flammability Rating of Plastics: UL 94 V-0
Environmental: Complies with EU RoHS 2 directive 2011/65/EU
UPC: 884957017843

Amphenol AC Series Specs

Electrical Characteristics
Service Voltage RMS: 133 V (Not suitable for domestic applications above 50 V)
Test Voltage AC RMS: 1400 V
Current Carrying Capacity: Solder 15 A
Printed Circuit Board (PCB): 15 A
Typical Contact Resistance: ≤ 3 m Ω
Insulation Resistance: ≥ 1000 M Ω
Climatic Characteristics
Protection Class: IP 40
Operating Temperature: -13°F to 167°F (-25˚C to 75˚C)
Materials
Connector Shell: Diecast Zinc Alloy
Shell Finish: Nickel
Insulators: UL94 V-0 PA66, 30% Glass filled
Boot: UL 94 V-0 Noryl N 190 / Santoprene
Boot Finish: Black
Cable Clamp: Standard Solder JAWS: UL 94 V-0 Modified PPO Resin (Black)
Sleeve: Noryl N 190
Male Contact: Stamped solder phosphor bronze
Plating: Tin
Mechanical Specifications
Insertion and Withdrawal Force: ≥10 N - ≤30 N
Typical Cable Retention Force: 50 lb to 100 lb (22 kg to 44 kg)
Cable O.D. Range: 0.118 to 0.314" (3 to 8 mm)
Mechanical Operations: 1000 mating cycles Weight - Metal: 0.07 lb (31 g)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.075 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
4.8 x 3.45 x 0.75"

Amphenol AC Series Reviews

Looks Like a Quality RCAP

By Robert
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-09-04

I say looks like because it is not the right product for my intended purpose but it appears to be well-made. I wanted to solder a 12 AWG zip cord to this RCA plug but both conductors could not go through strain-relief hole.

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what is the max. dia. of cable that goes into ...

what is the max. dia. of cable that goes into this plug?
Asked by: Grzegorz
The outside diameter of cable used with the Amphenol AC Series RCA Male Cable Connector with Diecast Shell (White) (B&H# AMACPRWHT) should be less than 1/4" (i.e. 6mm).
Answered by: Yoni S
Date published: 2022-05-01
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