{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"5745172-2","brand":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","brandSlug":"te-connectivity-amp-connectors","productSlug":"5745172-2","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/5745172-2","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/5745172-2","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"TE Connectivity AMPLIMITE series, 5745172-2, two-piece backshell, 15 positions, shielded, 180° cable exit, nickel over copper plating, 4-40 mating screws, zinc alloy, silver.","salesMarkdown":"## What This Backshell Does in a D-Sub Assembly The TE Connectivity AMPLIMITE 5745172-2 is a two-piece backshell designed to terminate the cable end of a D-sub connector assembly. It fits standard 15-position D-sub connectors and is also compatible with high-density 26-position shells sharing the same shell size A footprint. The 180° cable exit routes the cable straight out the back, keeping the assembly profile low for panel-mount or inline harness runs. The zinc alloy shell is plated nickel over copper, giving it a silver appearance and providing a continuous conductive path for EMI/RFI shielding. The included 4-40 mating screws secure the backshell to the D-sub connector, and the assembly hardware and strain relief clamp keep the cable from pulling on the solder or crimp terminations inside. ## Shielding and Grounding — Why the Plating Matters The nickel-over-copper plating on this backshell does more than resist corrosion. It creates a low-impedance bond between the cable braid and the D-sub connector shell, which is the path shield currents take before they reach the signal pins. In a noisy industrial or data-comms cabinet, that bond is what keeps common-mode noise off the line. The shielded shell, combined with the 180° cable exit, lets you dress the cable shield directly to the backshell clamp without a separate grounding lug. ## Fit Check — Which D-Sub Connectors It Works With This backshell is keyed to shell size A, which covers standard 15-position D-sub connectors (DE-15) and high-density 26-position D-subs (DA-26HD). The 4-40 threaded mating screws are the standard UNC thread for D-sub hardware — they engage the threaded inserts on the D-sub connector's male or female shell. The two-piece clamshell design wraps around the cable and the D-sub backpot, so you need access to both sides of the connector during assembly.","metaTitle":"TE AMPLIMITE 5745172-2 Backshell, 15 Pos, Shielded","metaDescription":"TE Connectivity AMPLIMITE 5745172-2 two-piece backshell, 15 positions, 180° cable exit, shielded, nickel over copper plating, 4-40 mating screws.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":"AMPLIMITE","packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"ROHS3 Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["D-Sub & D-Shaped Connectors","D-Sub Backshells & Hoods"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","Color":"Silver","Series":"AMPLIMITE","Package":"Bulk","Plating":"Nickel over Copper","Features":"Mating Screws 4-40","Hardware":"Assembly Hardware, Strain Relief","Material":"Metal, Zinc Alloy","Shielding":"Shielded","Cable Exit":"180°","Cable Type":"Round","Accessory Type":"Two Piece Backshell","Product Status":"Active","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Primary Material":"Metal","Base Product Number":"5745172","Number of Positions":"15","Compatible D-Sub Size":"15pos and HD26pos","Compatible Shell Size":"A"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$13.4900","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$13.49000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$13.20800","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$11.03030","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$9.48468","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/7d8738f5a3f2f0252b185b3463f978e0.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Does the 5745172-2 fit a standard 15-pin D-sub connector?","answer":"Yes, the 5745172-2 is designed for shell size A, which is the standard shell for 15-position D-sub connectors (DE-15). It also fits high-density 26-position D-subs that share the same shell size A footprint."},{"question":"What is the thread size of the mating screws on the 5745172-2?","answer":"The backshell includes 4-40 mating screws, the standard UNC thread for D-sub connector hardware."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/5745172-2","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/5745172-2 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}}