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Catalog 82181 Dimensions are in inches and Dimensions are shown for USA: 1-800-522-6752 South America: 55-11-2103-6000
Revised 2-07 millimeters unless otherwise reference purposes only. Canada: 1-905-470-4425 Hong Kong: 852-2735-1628
specified. Values in brackets Specifications subject Mexico: 01-800-733-8926 Japan: 81-44-844-8013
www.tycoelectronics.com are metric equivalents. to change. C. America: 52-55-1106-0803 UK: 44-8706-080-208
.093 [2.36] Commercial Pin and Socket Connectors (Continued)
AMP
Soft Shell
Pin and Socket Connectors
.093 [2.36] Commercial Pin and Socket Connectors
.198 [5.03] Centerline
Standard Density
Performance
Characteristics
(continued)
Maximum Current—Maximum cur-
rent rating of .093 Commercial Pin and
Socket Connectors is limited by the
maximum operating temperature of the
housings which is 105°C including the
temperature rise of the contacts which
is a maximum of 30°C. There are
several variables which have a direct
effect on this maximum current-carrying
capability for a given connector and
must be considered for each application.
These variables are:
Wire Size—Larger diameter wire will
carry more current since it has less
internal resistance to current flow and
thus generates less heat. Longer wire
lengths also enhance current-carrying
capabilities since the wire conducts
heat away from the connector.
Connector Size—In general, the more
circuits in a connector, the less current
can be carried.
Ambient Temperature—The higher
the ambient temperature, the less current
can be carried in any given connector.
Related Product Data
Product Specification — 108-1038
Termination
Contact
Wire Size Crimp
Resistance
Tensile Force
Test Resistance
Force (Min.)
AWG mm
2
Current Milliohms
(Amps) (Max. Init.)
lbs. N
24 0.2 2.0 4.0 8 35.6
22 0.3–0.4 3.0 4.0 10 44.5
20 0.5–0.6 4.5 4.0 15 66.7
18 0.8–0.9 6.0 3.5 25 111.2
16 1.25–1.4 8.0 3.5 25 111.2
14 2 10.0 3.0 30 133.4
Note: This is the total resistance between wire crimps of a mated pin and
socket.
Current Rating Verification for 30°C Maximum Temperature Rise 100% Energized
Wire-to-Wire
.093 Commercial Pin and Socket Connectors — Calculated Current Table
Number of
Wire AWG
Circuits
14 16 18 20 22 24
2 13.00 12.00 11.00 8.00 6.00 6.00
3 13.00 11.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 5.00
4 In-Line 11.00 10.00 9.00 7.00 5.00 4.00
4 Matrix 11.00 10.00 9.00 7.00 5.00 4.00
5 10.00 9.00 8.00 6.00 5.00 4.00
6 10.00 9.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 4.00
9 9.00 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00
12 8.00 7.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 3.00
15 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 3.00
Values are based on initial Temperature Rise versus Current Testing and are intended to be a guide in the selection
of a connector family. All applications should be tested by the end user. The values listed are per circuit for fully
loaded housings being 100% energized. Note: All combinations were not tested and this chart contains interpolated
and extrapolated values.
Termination Resistance/Contact Crimp Tensile Force
Minimum Wire Lengths for T-Rise vs. Current Testing
AWG Min. Length (in.) AWG Min. Length (in.)
30 2.6 18 9.4
28 3.2 16 11.3
26 4.1 14 13.7
24 5.1 12 16.4
20 7.8 10 19.3
Note: If wire lengths used are less than those listed above, the current-
carrying ability of the system will be reduced due to less heat being
conducted away from the connector. The customer should fully test
all applications.