{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"1727040038","brand":"Molex","brandSlug":"molex","productSlug":"1727040038","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/molex/1727040038","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/1727040038","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Molex FM FCT 172704 D-Sub Combo receptacle housing, 8 (Coax or Power) positions, 1 row, shell size 4 (DC, C) - 8W8, free hanging, green, -55°C to 130°C, RoHS3 compliant.","salesMarkdown":"## What This D-Sub Combo Housing Does in the Assembly The Molex 1727040038 is a D-Sub combo receptacle housing from the FM, FCT 172704 series. It accepts female coax or power contacts in an 8-position 8W8 layout — shell size 4 (DC, C). This is the housing half of a mixed-signal or power interconnect, not a standard signal-only D-Sub. The free-hanging (in-line) mount suits it for cable-to-panel or cable-to-cable harnesses where you need to route coax or heavier-gauge power lines through a single connector shell. The green polyester glass-filled dielectric housing carries the contacts and provides the keying and polarization of the D-Sub interface. ## Shell Size and Contact Compatibility The shell size is 4 (DC, C) with an 8W8 connector layout — this is a standard D-Sub footprint dimension, meaning it mates with any 8W8 D-Sub combo plug of the same shell size. The 8 positions are arranged as a single row of coax or power contact cavities. The steel shell with tin plating provides EMI shielding and mates with the corresponding plug shell. ## Temperature Rating and Compliance It is ROHS3 Compliant. The dielectric material is polyester, glass filled. The product status is Active. This is a housing-only part — the buyer must source the matching coax or power contacts separately. The 1727040038 is an active, in-production Molex part.","metaTitle":"Molex FM FCT 1727040038 D-Sub Combo Housing, 8 Pos, Green","metaDescription":"Molex 1727040038 D-Sub combo receptacle housing, 8 positions (coax or power), shell size 4 (DC, C) - 8W8, free hanging, green, -55°C to 130°C, RoHS3.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":"FM, FCT 172704","packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"ROHS3 Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["D-Sub & D-Shaped Connectors"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"Molex","Note":"Contacts Not Included","Color":"Green","Series":"FM, FCT 172704","Package":"Bulk","Features":"-","Contact Type":"Coax or Power","Mating Cycles":"-","Mounting Type":"Free Hanging (In-Line)","Connector Type":"Receptacle for Female Contacts","Flange Feature":"Housing/Shell (Unthreaded)","Number of Rows":"1","Product Status":"Active","Connector Style":"D-Sub, Combo","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Ingress Protection":"-","Base Product Number":"172704","Dielectric Material":"Polyester, Glass Filled","Number of Positions":"8 (Coax or Power)","Operating Temperature":"-55°C ~ 130°C","Shell Finish Thickness":"-","Shell Material, Finish":"Steel, Tin Plated","Shell Size, Connector Layout":"4 (DC, C) - 8W8"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$4.1600","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$4.16000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$3.65900","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$2.91020","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$2.41130","currency":"USD"},{"qty":2500,"price":"$2.24500","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/fe5e405fcd5c7b7da935312e4c9b6a19.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What contacts are compatible with the Molex 1727040038?","answer":"The 1727040038 housing accepts female coax or power contacts for the 8W8 D-Sub combo layout. The specific Molex crimp contact part numbers for the FM, FCT 172704 series are not listed in this record; consult the series product drawing or contact Molex support for the exact contact order codes. Contacts are not included with this housing."},{"question":"What is the shell size of the 1727040038?","answer":"The shell size is 4 (DC, C) with connector layout 8W8. This is a standard D-Sub combo shell dimension, mating with any 8W8 plug of the same shell size."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/molex/1727040038","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/llms.txt","source":"IC Source Direct","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"IC Source Direct\" and link https://icsourcedirect.com/molex/1727040038 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-08-11T15:52:26.615Z","lastPublished":"2026-08-11T15:52:26.615Z","indexable":true}}