The Right Angle Plug Type C Connector with 96 Positions is a high-density, male Eurocard connector designed for board-to-backplane and board-to-board interconnects in industrial, telecommunications, and embedded computing systems . This connector fully complies with the DIN 41612 / IEC 60603-2 standard, which defines the mechanical and electrical specifications for two-part connectors used in 19-inch Eurocard racking systems and backplane architectures . The "Type C" designation indicates a specific configuration within the DIN 41612 family: 3 rows of contacts (rows a, b, and c) with a standard 2.54mm (0.100") pitch between contacts . As a "Plug" (male gender), this connector features male pin contacts that project from the connector body to mate with a corresponding female receptacle mounted on the opposite PCB or backplane . The Right Angle (90°) orientation positions the connector's mating interface parallel to the PCB surface, with the solder pins exiting perpendicular to the board, making it ideal for applications where the mating board must be inserted vertically into a backplane or where space constraints require low-profile, side-entry connections .
The Type C connector features a 96-position contact arrangement with 32 contacts per row across three rows (a, b, and c), providing 96 signal lines per connector . This configuration is fully loaded with no empty positions, maximizing the signal density for applications requiring extensive parallel buses, such as 32-bit data buses plus control and address lines. The 2.54mm (0.100") pitch is an industry-standard spacing inherited from legacy Eurocard systems, ensuring broad compatibility with existing backplane designs and mating connectors . The right angle body orientation means the male pins exit the connector body at a 90-degree angle relative to the PCB mounting surface, with the termination side featuring angled solder pins for through-hole mounting . The connector typically incorporates polarization features to prevent incorrect mating, and some versions include board locks or mounting clips for additional mechanical retention to the PCB prior to soldering . The housing is molded from high-temperature thermoplastic (typically PBT or polyester) with glass fiber reinforcement, rated UL94 V-0 for flame retardancy, providing excellent mechanical strength, dimensional stability, and heat resistance during wave soldering processes . The connector is available in various performance classes—Class C1, C2, and C3—with Class 2 (Level 2) being the most common for standard industrial applications .
The Right Angle Plug Type C 96-Position connector delivers robust electrical performance suitable for demanding industrial and telecommunications applications. Electrical characteristics typically include a current rating of 1.5A to 2.0A per contact (depending on the manufacturer and specific variant), a test voltage rating of 1000V AC for one minute, a contact resistance of 20mΩ maximum (or 15mΩ for Class C1 versions), and an insulation resistance of 1000MΩ minimum . The operating temperature range spans from -55°C to +125°C, ensuring reliable performance in harsh industrial environments, outdoor telecom cabinets, and automotive applications . The male contacts are fabricated from copper alloy (brass or phosphor bronze) with gold plating over a nickel underplating on the mating area, providing low contact resistance, corrosion resistance, and durability through 400 mating cycles (typical) . The termination area (solder pins) is typically tin-plated for optimal solderability during wave soldering or reflow processes . The connector housing is constructed from glass fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin (PBT or polyester), offering excellent mechanical strength, heat resistance (suitable for THR/through-hole reflow processes), and dimensional stability across the full operating temperature range .
The Right Angle Plug Type C 96-Position DIN 41612 connector is widely deployed in applications requiring high-density, reliable backplane interconnects with a standard 96-pin Eurocard footprint. Primary application areas include industrial control systems (PLC backplanes, I/O modules, industrial computers), telecommunications equipment (central office switches, base station controllers, transmission backplanes), data communications (routers, switches, patch panels), test and measurement instruments, medical electronics (imaging systems, patient monitors), railway and transportation systems (with NFF 16-101 railway approval available on certain variants), and embedded computing platforms such as VMEbus, CompactPCI, and other Eurocard-based architectures . Major manufacturers of this connector type include HARTING (DIN-Signal C series, part numbers 09 03 196 6921, 09 03 196 6919), TE Connectivity (5650473-5, 5650913-5), Amphenol ICC (8609 series), 3M (DIN 41612 series), RS Pro, and EPT (Type C series) . In summary, the Right Angle Plug Type C 96-Position DIN 41612 connector is a robust, industry-standard interconnect solution that combines DIN 41612 compliance with Type C 3-row, 96-pin density and right-angle orientation. Its wide temperature range, high current capacity, and proven reliability make it an ideal choice for backplane and daughter card applications requiring standardized Eurocard connectors in industrial, telecom, and embedded systems.
