Series 500 Low Profile
Filtered Connectors
API’s Spectrum Control brand of Series 500 are cost
effective, highly reliable EMI filtered D-subminiature
connectors that feature a .318" footprint for 90 degree
PCB connectors and a low profile housing on straight
PCB connectors. Series 500 filtered D-subs are “drop-in”
replacements for standard unfiltered D-sub connectors.
The ability of these connectors to achieve EMI filtering
within the smaller footprint is the result of technical
advances in ceramic capacitors. Series 500 connectors
use tubular capacitors for high performance EMI filtering.
Quality features for these connectors include board lock
mounting, metal front shells and gold plated contacts.
Series 500 capacitive filtered D-sub connectors are
an ideal solution to FCC/EC/VCCI emissions problems.
These connectors are designed to protect equipment
from external EMI noise and eliminate system glitches.
Features
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“Drop-in” replacements for unfiltered D-subminiatures
Compact design, featuring .318" footprint
Tubular feed-through capacitors provide filtering
superior to on-board components
Ground plane design provides EMI shielding
Full interchangeability; based on MIL-C-24308
Each connector position is tested 100% for critical
electrical parameters to ensure consistent performance
Insulators are UL recognized UL94-V0
flammability rated
9, 15 and 25 shell sizes
Available with board lock feature
and 4-40 mounting threads
Selective filtering available
UL/CSA approved
Greater than 40 dB filtering up through
1 GHz without resonances
Bi-directional control of EMI at the I/O ports
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Series 500 Applications
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Personal computers
Industrial process equipment
Graphics workstations
PBX telecommunications equipment
Cellular base stations and medical electronics
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Rear
insulator
Front
insulator
Ground
plane
Right angle
termination
4-40
threaded
insert
Pin
terminal
Metal
front
shell
Tubular
capacitor
Board
lock
Lead
spacer
API TECHNOLOGIES
• 8061 Avonia Rd. • Fairview, PA 16415 • Ph: 814-474-1571 • Fax: 814-474-3110 • eis.apitech.com
API TECHNOLOGIES’ SPECTRUM CONTROL GmbH
• Hansastrasse 6 • 91126 Schwabach, Germany • Phone: (49)-9122-795-0 • Fax: (49)-9122-795-58
FC8
Series 500 Low Profile
Filtered Connectors
Mechanical Specifications
Shell
. . . . . . . . . . . . Steel, tin plated
Insulators
. . . . . . . . Glass-filled polyester,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
flammability UL94V-O
Pin Contacts
. . . . . . Copper alloy CA725,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 microinch
(0.38 µm)
gold plated*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
over nickel
Socket
Contacts
. . . . . . . . . Copper alloy CA725,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30 microinch
(0.76 µm)
gold plated*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
over nickel
60
50
40
Typical Insertion Loss
Ground
Plane.
. . . . . . . . . . . Phosphor bronze, nickel plated
Operating
Temperature.
. . . . . . -40°C to +125°C
Capacitors
. . . . . . . . Proprietary barium titanate
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ceramic formulations
Other environmental tests such as shock, vibration,
humidity, etc. are performed as detailed in our filtered
connector performance specifications on page FC81.
30
20
10
0
1MHz
1000 pF
Electrical Specifications
Current
Rating
. . . . . . . . . . . 5 Amps
RF Current
Rating
. . . . . . . . . . . 0.3 Amps
Contact
Resistance
. . . . . . . . 10 milliohms maximum
Capacitance
. . . . . . . 120, 440, 840, 1000,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1500 pF ±30%
Working
Voltage
. . . . . . . . . . 100 VDC
Dielectric
Withstanding
Voltage
. . . . . . . . . . 300 VDC
Insulation
Resistance
. . . . . . . . 1 Gohm minimum
UL Recognized.
. . . . Under category of communication
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
circuit accessories,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
File #E149046
Above curves represent application of proper grounding
fundamentals. For assistance consult API.
10MHz
F
0p
44
100MHz
Frequency
120
pF
150
0p
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Heavier gold plating available upon request.
Insertion Loss (dB)
F
1GHz
5GHz
840 pF is typically within 2 dB of 1000 pF curve.
Filter Performance
Cap.
(pF)
Value
±30%
120
440
840
1000
1500
3 dB
Insertion Loss (dB)
Cut-off
Freq.
20
100 500
1
2
(MHz) MHz MHz MHz GHz GHz
40
11
6
3
2
–
3
6
8
10
4
15
19
21
25
21
27
32
35
40
26
33
38
41
47
26
32
37
38
42
5
GHz
20
25
25
25
25
Insertion loss measured per MIL-STD-220, no load, 50 ohm source and load.
Above data represents guaranteed minimum.
API TECHNOLOGIES
• 8061 Avonia Rd. • Fairview, PA 16415 • Ph: 814-474-1571 • Fax: 814-474-3110 • eis.apitech.com
API TECHNOLOGIES’ SPECTRUM CONTROL GmbH
• Hansastrasse 6 • 91126 Schwabach, Germany • Phone: (49)-9122-795-0 • Fax: (49)-9122-795-58
FC9
Series 500 Low Profile
Filtered Connectors
Pin Contact
(plug)
E
Straight PC Mount
Socket Contact
(receptacle)
E
Straight PC Mount
1
A
C
.329
(8.36)
.494
(12.55)
.050
(1.27)
.025
(.64)
sq.
A
C
1
.312
(7.92)
.494
(12.55)
.050
(1.27)
.025
(.64)
sq.
B
.120±.005
(3.05±.13)
dia. holes or optional
#4–40 UNC
.230
(5.84)
.243
(6.17)
.375
(9.53)
.150
(3.81)
B
.120±.005
(3.05±.13)
dia. holes or optional
#4–40 UNC
.243
(6.17)
.243
(6.17)
.375
(9.53)
.150
(3.81)
90° PC Mount
E
D
.483
(12.27)
90° PC Mount
E
D
.483
(12.27)
1
A
C
.329
(8.36)
.494
(12.55)
.050 .375
(1.27) (9.53)
A
C
1
.312
(7.92)
.494
(12.55)
.050 .375
(1.27) (9.53)
B
.120±.005
(3.05±.13)
dia. holes or optional
#4–40 UNC
.230
(5.84)
.105
(2.67)
.243
(6.17)
.025
(.64)
sq.
.430
(10.92)
.318
(8.08)
B
.120±.005
(3.05±.13)
dia. holes or optional
#4–40 UNC
.243
(6.17)
.105
(2.67)
.243
(6.17)
.430
(10.92)
.025
(.64)
sq.
.318
(8.08)
Size
9
A
1.213
(30.81)
1.541
(39.14)
2.088
(53.04)
B
C
D
E
Size
9
A
1.213
(30.81)
1.541
(39.14)
2.088
(53.04)
B
C
D
E
0.984 0.666
(24.99) (16.92)
1.312 0.994
(33.32) (25.25)
1.852 1.534
(47.04) (38.96)
0.540 0.748
(13.72) (19.00)
0.867 1.076
(22.02) (27.33)
1.412 1.616
(35.86) (41.05)
0.984 0.642
(24.99) (16.31)
1.312 0.970
(33.32) (24.64)
1.852 1.510
(47.04) (38.35)
0.540 0.748
(13.72) (19.00)
0.867 1.076
(22.02) (27.33)
1.412 1.616
(35.86) (41.05)
15
25
15
25
Standard Tolerance = ±.015
(0.38)
Dimensions in inches
(mm)
Standard Tolerance = ±.015
(0.38)
Dimensions in inches
(mm)
API TECHNOLOGIES
• 8061 Avonia Rd. • Fairview, PA 16415 • Ph: 814-474-1571 • Fax: 814-474-3110 • eis.apitech.com
API TECHNOLOGIES’ SPECTRUM CONTROL GmbH
• Hansastrasse 6 • 91126 Schwabach, Germany • Phone: (49)-9122-795-0 • Fax: (49)-9122-795-58
FC10
Series 500 Low Profile
Filtered Connectors
Ordering Information
Example:
56-524-013-GBL
56 -
Series 500
Connectors
This part number represents a Series 500 filtered D-sub connector with 25 contacts,
socket to 90° PCB mount configuration. The filter has a capacitance value of 1000 pF
and the connector includes a grounded board lock.
For special needs or combinations of features, contact API engineering.
5 2 4
-
013
-
GBL
Filtered
D-sub
Connectors
Shell Size/
Number of
Contacts
0 -
9 size
1 -
15 size
Contact Type/Termination
2 -
Pin to 90° PCB mount
Capacitance
Value
Mounting or Hardware Options
3 -
Socket to straight PCB mount
4 -
Socket to 90° PCB mount
7 -
Pin to straight PCB mount
010 -
120 pF
011 -
440 pF
012 -
840 pF
013 -
1000 pF
014 -
1500 pF
GBL Option
2 -
25 size
– -
Standard connector
F -
RoHS compliant version
GBLF -
Grounded board lock and ferrite
slab, provides the enhanced
performance of an (LC) filter
(available only on 90° PCB)
GBL -
Grounded board lock,
includes 4-40 threads
(available only on 90° PCB)
TI -
4-40 threads on mounting
flange (.120" (3.05mm) hole
if not selected)
Features
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Snap-in retention to PC board,
requires no hardware
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.025
(.64)
sq.
.374
(9.50)
Ensures low ground impedance
for superior filtering
4-40 threads on mounting flange
eliminate loose hardware
#4–40 UNC-2B
2 holes
Fits .125
(3.18)
diameter hole
.105
(2.67)
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.318
(8.08)
Board Layout
Dimensions in inches
(mm)
Typical Layout for .318" (8.08) Footprint
B
.109
(2.77)
.040
(1.02)
.112
(2.84)
Shell
Size
9
A
.984
(24.99)
1.312
(33.32)
1.852
(47.04)
B
.436 = 4 x .109
(11.07 = 4 x 2.77)
.763 = 7 x .109
(19.38 = 7 x 2.77)
1.308 = 12 x .109
(33.22 = 12 x 2.77)
C
.327 = 3 x .109
(8.31 = 3 x 2.77)
.654 = 6 x .109
(16.61 = 6 x 2.77)
1.199 = 11 x .109
(30.45 = 11 x 2.77)
D
.492
(12.50)
.656
(16.66)
.926
(23.52)
.375
(9.53)
.054
(1.37)
D
C
A
Board edge
.056
(1.42)
.125
(3.18)
15
25
Dimensions in inches
(mm)
API TECHNOLOGIES
• 8061 Avonia Rd. • Fairview, PA 16415 • Ph: 814-474-1571 • Fax: 814-474-3110 • eis.apitech.com
API TECHNOLOGIES’ SPECTRUM CONTROL GmbH
• Hansastrasse 6 • 91126 Schwabach, Germany • Phone: (49)-9122-795-0 • Fax: (49)-9122-795-58
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