EDAC 3.81 mm Pitch Rectangular Connector, Straight Male, 3 Column, 9 Row, 38 Way 516-038-000-101

EDAC 516-038-000-101 is a high-density rectangular connector featuring a 3.81 mm pitch, designed as a straight male connector with 38 contacts arranged in 3 columns and 9 rows. This panel mount connector housing is constructed from durable DAP material and incorporates a guide pin for easy and secure mating with corresponding receptacles.

The contact system utilizes phosphor bronze contacts plated with gold over nickel, ensuring excellent conductivity and corrosion resistance. Rated at 8.5 A current and 2 kV AC voltage, this connector is suitable for demanding electrical environments requiring dependable and safe connections.

Termination is via crimp type contacts, which are sold separately, enhancing modularity and maintenance ease. It supports a wide temperature range from -65°C to 125°C, making it adaptable for harsh industrial, railway, oil & gas, automotive, and broadcast applications.

This connector is part of the EDAC 516 series, known for its hermaphroditic metal-to-metal contact design that guarantees secure, polarized connections, preventing wrong mating. The polarized mouldings and metal locators add further reliability to the connection system.

The 516-038-000-101 connector is engineered for use in rack and panel plug connector assemblies, offering flexibility in rugged use cases requiring multi-pin cable-to-panel or cable-to-cable connections.

Set includes the connector housing with actuating screw, designed to interface with matching EDAC receptacles and suitable for crimp, solder, and wire wrap contacts.

Applications include electronic test systems, industrial control, railway signaling, audio broadcast, and automotive control systems where safety and ultra-reliability are paramount.

Made in China, this product meets high-quality manufacturing standards expected in electronic component integration. Explore the full EDAC 516 range and related backplane Connectors in the electronics and electricals category on EnvMart for comprehensive connectivity solutions.

Features 38 contacts arranged in 3 columns and 9 rows for dense connectivity. Rated for a current of 8.5A and voltage withstand up to 2kV AC. Constructed with a durable DAP housing and phosphor bronze contacts plated with gold over nickel.

Designed for crimp termination to ensure secure electrical connections. Operates reliably in temperature ranges from -65°C to 125°C. Suitable for rack and panel plugging with robust guide pin alignment. Offers hermaphroditic metal-to-metal contact design for secure connections.

Ideal for audio broadcast, railway signaling, oil and gas control systems, automotive, and industrial test systems. Manufactured to series 516 standards and made in China.