polarized boardmount socket with centerbump polarization 3M 8550-4500PL featuring straight solder tails
3M Polarized Boardmount Socket .100" .100" Centerbump Polarization with Straight Solder Tails - 8500 Series
Product Overview
The 3M Polarized Boardmount Socket, 8500 Series, offers reliable interconnect solutions with a .100" x .100" centerbump polarization and straight solder tails. Designed to mate with low-profile shrouded headers, these sockets feature a UL 94V-0 rated polyester body and a board retention feature for secure mounting during soldering operations. Each socket is marked with its part number for easy identification, and an optional keying plug is available. These sockets are suitable for applications requiring robust and polarized board-to-wire connections.
Product Attributes
- Brand: 3M
- Series: 8500 Series
- Polarization Type: Centerbump Polarization
- Contact Spacing: .100" .100"
- Solder Tail Type: Straight Solder Tails
- Body Material: Glass Filled Polyester (PBT)
- Body Color: Gray
- Flammability Rating: UL 94V-0
- Certifications: UL File No. E68080
- RoHS Compliance: RoHS Compliant 2005/95/EC (with specific exemptions noted for lead in compliant pin area, solder tail area, and decaBDE in insulating material)
- China RoHS: Compliant with SJ/T11363-2006 (with specific notes on substance presence in excess of maximum concentration values)
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Insulation Material | Glass Filled Polyester (PBT) |
| Insulation Flammability | UL 94V-0 |
| Insulation Color | Gray |
| Contact Material | Copper Alloy |
| Contact Underplating | 2 m [ 79 "] Nickel |
| Contact Wiping Area Plating | 0.3 m [ 12 "] Gold |
| Solder Tails Plating | Gold flash |
| Marking | 3M Logo, Part Identification Number and Orientation Triangle |
| Current Rating | 1 A |
| Insulation Resistance | > 1 109 at 500 VDC |
| Withstanding Voltage | 1,000 VRMS at Sea Level |
| Temperature Rating | -55C to 105C |
| Process Rating (Wave Solder) | 260C for 10 seconds |
| Process Rating (Soldering Iron) | 390C for 3 seconds |
| Pin Quantity & Dimensions (A) | 10: 17.2 [0.68] 16: 24.8 [0.98] 20: 29.9 [1.18] 26: 37.5 [1.48] 30: 42.6 [1.68] 34: 47.7 [1.18] 40: 55.3 [2.18] 50: 68.0 [2.68] 60: 80.7 [3.18] 64: 85.8 [ 3.38 ] |
| Centerbump (Standard) | 6.1 [ .24 ] |
| Contact Soldertail Retention | Designed to retain connector on PC board during flow soldering |
| Recommended Mating Connector | 2.54 [.100] 2.54 [.100] low profile header and Plug Connector 4600 Series without ejector latches |
Note: The polarizing groove is non-existent on the 10 position version.
Dimensions are for reference only unless otherwise noted.
Contact 3M for detailed information regarding specific product configurations and regulatory compliance.
2411220542_3M-8550-4500PL_C3323085.pdf
