The part number **1416632** typically refers to a high-performance **M12 Flush-Type Connector** manufactured by **Phoenix Contact**. These components are essential in industrial automation for providing secure, signal-carrying connections through panels or enclosures. --- ### ## Technical Specifications Below is a breakdown of the key electrical and mechanical characteristics for this specific part: | Characteristic | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Manufacturer** | Phoenix Contact | | **Connector Type** | M12 Panel Mount (Flush-type) | | **Gender** | Female (Socket) | | **Number of Positions** | 8-Position | | **Coding** | A-coded (Standard for sensors/actuators) | | **Mounting Type** | Rear mounting (M16 x 1.5 thread) | | **Termination** | Solder Pins (PCB mounting) | | **Voltage Rating** | 30 V AC / 30 V DC | | **Current Rating** | 2 A | | **IP Rating** | IP67 (Dust tight, water immersion) | --- ### ## Key Features * **A-Coding:** The physical keying ensures it can only be plugged into compatible 8-pin A-coded male connectors, preventing accidental damage from mismatched signals. * **Environmental Protection:** When mated, the connection is rated **IP67**, making it suitable for harsh industrial environments where moisture and dust are present. * **Gold-Plated Contacts:** The contacts are typically copper alloy with gold plating to ensure high conductivity and resistance to corrosion over time. * **Compact Design:** Designed for space-saving integration directly onto a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) while securing to a device housing. --- ### ## Common Applications 1. **Industrial Automation:** Connecting PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) to sensors or actuators. 2. **Sensors:** Used as the primary interface for complex sensors requiring multiple signal lines (8 pins). 3. **Data Transmission:** Handling low-voltage signals in CANopen or DeviceNet systems. 4. **Robotics:** Providing modular connectivity points on robotic arms or control boxes. --- ### ## Pinout Configuration (Standard A-Code 8-Pin) If you are integrating this into a circuit, the standard wiring for an 8-pin M12 A-coded connector is as follows: 1. **White** 2. **Brown** 3. **Green** 4. **Yellow** 5. **Grey** 6. **Pink** 7. **Blue** 8. **Red**