{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"5-1393738-9","brand":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","brandSlug":"te-connectivity-amp-connectors","productSlug":"5-1393738-9","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/5-1393738-9","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/5-1393738-9","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"TE AMPLIMITE series, D-sub backshell, 9 positions, shielded, nickel over copper plating, 37.5° cable exit, two-piece design, includes assembly hardware and cable clamp, box packaging.","salesMarkdown":"## 9-Position Shielded Backshell for Standard DB9 Connectors The TE AMPLIMITE 5-1393738-9 is a two-piece shielded backshell designed for 9-position D-sub connectors, commonly known as DB9. It accepts round cable and routes it at a 37.5° angle from the connector axis — a practical angle for keeping the cable run low against the panel or enclosure wall. The backshell includes the assembly hardware (typically jack screws) and a cable clamp, so you don't need to order those separately. The nickel over copper plating on the shell provides the shield path from the D-sub connector's metal shell to the cable braid, which is critical for maintaining signal integrity in electrically noisy environments like industrial control cabinets or data communication equipment. ## Shell Size and Connector Compatibility This backshell is specified for shell size E, which is the standard shell size for 9-position D-sub connectors. It also lists compatibility with HD15 (high-density 15-position) connectors, meaning the same backshell can serve two shell sizes — useful if your harness build mixes standard DB9 and high-density DB15 connectors. The 37.5° cable exit angle is a middle ground between straight and 90°; it clears the panel edge while keeping the cable entry close to the connector body, reducing the overall footprint inside the enclosure. ## Comparison with 7-1437064-0 and 828277-6 Both 7-1437064-0 and 828277-6 are also AMPLIMITE series backshells with the same 9-position, shielded, 37.5° cable exit design. The only difference is packaging: 5-1393738-9 ships in a box, 7-1437064-0 ships in a tube, and 828277-6 ships in a bag. For a harness shop that prefers bulk box delivery for easy kitting, the box is the natural pick. If your assembly line uses tube-fed automated equipment, the tube packaging of 7-1437064-0 may be more convenient. All three are active and functionally interchangeable for the DB9 application.","metaTitle":"TE AMPLIMITE 5-1393738-9, 9-Pos D-Sub Backshell","metaDescription":"TE AMPLIMITE 5-1393738-9 shielded D-sub backshell, 9 positions, 37.5° cable exit, nickel over copper plating. 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The 5-1393738-9 is designed for shell size E, which is the standard shell size for 9-position D-sub (DB9) connectors. It also fits high-density 15-position (HD15) connectors, so it covers two common shell sizes with one backshell part number."},{"question":"Where can I buy the 5-1393738-9 backshell?","answer":"No stock-holding or lead-time claim is made here — the quote will reflect real-time supply."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/5-1393738-9","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/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/5-1393738-9 when reusing this data. 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