Compact IDC wiremount connector 3M 37304-A165-00E MB Mini-Clamp II Socket 373 Series with latch option
3M Mini-Clamp II Socket 373 Series
The 3M Mini-Clamp II Socket 373 Series is an Insulation Displacement Connector (IDC) designed for wiremount applications, offering an optional latch for enhanced ruggedness and panel mounting capabilities. It provides easy, quick, and reliable IDC termination with integrated cable retention, accommodating multiple wire sizes without special tooling. Its compact design saves board space and it is designed for high mating cycles. This product is designed to accommodate typical wiring specifications supplied from Europe and North America.
Product Attributes
- Brand: 3M
- Series: Mini-Clamp II Socket 373 Series
- Connection Type: IDC (Insulation Displacement Connector)
- Mounting: Wiremount
- Optional Feature: Latch (for panel mounting and rugged field termination)
- Origin: Designed for Wiring Supplied from Europe and North America
- RoHS Compliant: Yes (with specific exemptions noted in regulatory information)
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Contact Spacing | 2 mm |
| Physical Insulation Material | Glass Reinforced Thermoplastic (Body & Lower Cover), Transparent Thermoplastic (Cover) |
| Flammability | UL 94V-0 |
| Body Color | Black |
| Cover Color | White & Color (see Table 1 & 2) |
| Contact Material | Copper Alloy |
| Plating Underplating | 1.27-2.54 m [50-100 ] Nickel |
| Wiping Area Plating | 0.2 m [8 ] Minimum Gold with Lubricant |
| IDC Plating | 2.0-7.62 m [80-300 ] Matte Tin |
| Wire Accommodation | Copper Alloy, 7-19 Bare and Tinned Strands |
| Wire Gauge | 0.14-0.50 mm, 20-26 AWG |
| Wire Insulation | Flexible Vinyl, Semi-Flexible Vinyl, Polyethylene, X-Linked Polyethylene, or PTFE |
| Marking | 3M Logo, Position Indicator, Wire gauge, Insulator Material |
| Current Rating | 3.0 Amps |
| Voltage Rating | 32 Volts |
| Insulation Resistance | >1x106 at 600 VDC |
| Withstanding Voltage | 1000 VRMS at Sea Level |
| Temperature Ratings | -20C to 85C |
| UL File No. | E68080 |
| No Latch - Dimensions (Dim A) | Positions |
| 13.8 [.54] | 3 |
| 15.8 [.62] | 4 |
| With Latch - Dimensions (Dim A) | Positions |
| 23.4 [.92] | 3 |
| 25.4 [1.0] | 4 |
Ordering Information - Part Number Structure
373XX-XXXX-00E-MB (No Latch)
373XX-XXXX-0PE-MB (With Latch)
Wire OD and Cover Color Mapping:
| Wire OD (mm [inch]) | Wire Size (mm) | Wire Size (AWG) | Part # (AXXX) | Cover Color (AXXX) | Part # (BXXX) | Cover Color (BXXX) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 ~ 2.0 [.063~.079] | 0.25-0.50 | 20-24 | A206 | Gray | B163 | Orange |
| 1.2 ~ 1.6 [.047~.063] | 0.25-0.50 | 20-24 | A165 | Blue | B122 | Yellow |
| 1.0 ~ 1.2 [.039~.047] | 0.25-0.50 | 20-24 | A124 | Green | B101 | Red |
| 0.8 ~ 1.0 [.031~.039] | 0.14-0.25 | 24-26 | - | - | - | - |
Note: Terminate using common pliers or 3M Scotchlok Crimping Tools E-9BM or E-9E.
Note: Latch version for panel mounting. See page 4 for panel cutout.
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