Effortless wiring termination 3M 37303-2206-000 FL 100 IDC mini clamp socket with high mating cycles
Product Overview
The 3M Mini-Clamp Socket, 373 Series, is an IDC (Insulation Displacement Connector) designed for wiring applications, supplied from Japan and Asia. It offers a quick, reliable, and debris-free termination process using standard pliers, eliminating the need for special wire preparation. Key advantages include integrated cable retention, acceptance of multiple wire size diameters, and a high number of mating cycles. The compact design saves board and panel space, while features like plug latches ensure reliable interconnection in demanding applications. This product helps reduce maintenance work by providing higher connection reliability.
Product Attributes
- Brand: 3M
- Series: 373 Series
- Origin: Supplied from Japan and Asia
- Connection Type: IDC (Insulation Displacement Connector)
- Mounting Options: Wiremount, Panel Mount
- Termination: Debris-free, no special wire preparation required
- Retention: Integrated cable retention
- Mating Cycles: High number
- Design: Compact, accepts plug latches
- Flammability: UL 94V-0
- Body & Lower Cover Material: Glass reinforced thermoplastic
- Cover Material: Transparent thermoplastic
- Contact Material: Copper Alloy
- Contact Plating (Underplating): 2.54 m [100 ] minimum Nickel
- Contact Plating (Wiping Area): 0.2 m [8 ] minimum Gold with Lubricant
- IDC Accommodation Material: Annealed Copper, high-strength Copper or Copper Alloy (Bare, tinned, or tin overcoated)
- Wire Insulation Compatibility: Flexible vinyl, semi-rigid vinyl, x-linked polyethylene, or ETFE
- Markings: 3M Logo, Position Indicator, Wire Gauge, Insulator Material
- Regulatory: See Regulatory Information Appendix (RIA) for chemical compliance information.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch | 2 mm |
| Current Rating | 3.0 Amps |
| Voltage Rating | 32 Volts |
| Insulation Resistance | > 1 x 106 at 600 VDC |
| Withstanding Voltage | 1,000 VRMS at sea level |
| Ambient Temperature Rating | -20C to +85C (1.0 A max.) -20C to +75C (2.0 A max.) -20C to +60C (3.0 A max.) (Note: UL rating is 65C at 3.0A, 32V) |
| UL File No. | E68080 |
| Wire Gauge Accepted | 20 ~ 26 AWG [ 0.14 ~ 0.5 ] stranded |
| Color Options | Black body, coverwhite and color (see Table 1) |
| Panel Mount Latch Options | Available for Panel Mount applications |
| Termination Tools | Standard pliers or 3M Scotchlok Crimping Tools E-9BM or E-9E |
| Ordering Information & Dimensions (Refer to Tables and Diagrams in Source Document) | |
| Positions & Part Numbers (No Latch) | 3 Position: 37303-XXXX-000 4 Position: 37304-XXXX-000 6 Position: 37306-XXXX-0W0 8 Position: 37308-XXXX-0W0 |
| Positions & Part Numbers (With Latch for Panel Mount) | 3 Position: 37303-XXXX-0P0 4 Position: 37304-XXXX-0P0 6 Position: 37306-XXXX-0M0 8 Position: 37308-XXXX-0M0 |
| Wire Insulation OD (Table 1) | 1.6 ~ 2.0 [.063 ~ .079] 1.2 ~ 1.6 [.047 ~ .063] 1.0 ~ 1.62 [.039 ~ .064] 0.8 ~ 1.0 [.031 ~ .039] |
| Cover Color Options (Table 1) | 20-22 AWG: Gray, Blue, Green 24-26 AWG: Red, Yellow, Orange |
| Panel Cutout Dimensions (Table 2) | Refer to source document for specific dimensions based on pin count and panel thickness. |
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