{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"DF36-50P-0.4SD(55)","brand":"Hirose Electric Co Ltd","brandSlug":"hirose-electric-co-ltd","productSlug":"DF36-50P-0.4SD~155~2","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/hirose-electric-co-ltd/DF36-50P-0.4SD~155~2","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/DF36-50P-0.4SD(55)","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Hirose DF36 series plug, 50 positions, 0.40 mm pitch, single row, solder termination, gold contact finish, latch holder, free hanging, 42-46 AWG, natural.","salesMarkdown":"## 50-Position Micro-Coax Plug at 0.40 mm Pitch The Hirose DF36-50P-0.4SD(55) is a 50-position plug from the DF36 series, designed for micro-coax or ultra-fine discrete wire interconnects. Its 0.016\" (0.40 mm) pitch packs 50 circuits into a single row, making it the highest position-count member of the DF36 plug family. The connector terminates 42-46 AWG wire via solder cups — a necessity at this wire gauge where crimp terminals are impractical. Gold-plated outer shroud contacts and a latch holder fastening system provide secure mating in compact, high-density cable assemblies. ## Wire Gauge and Termination Reality The 42-46 AWG wire gauge range is the defining constraint for this connector. At this wire diameter, standard crimp terminals are not available — the DF36-50P-0.4SD(55) uses solder termination, where each conductor is soldered directly into the contact cup. This suits micro-coax (e.g., 46 AWG coax for camera modules) or fine magnet wire in compact handheld devices. ## Position Count and Series Positioning At 50 positions, this plug sits at the top of the DF36 position range. The same-series DF36-45P-0.4SD(51) and DF36-40P-0.4SD(51) share the identical 0.40 mm pitch, single-row layout, gold contacts, and latch holder — the only difference is circuit count. For a 50-circuit BOM line, the DF36-50P-0.4SD(55) is the correct fit; the 45- or 40-position siblings would leave circuits unpopulated or require a different receptacle.","metaTitle":"Hirose DF36-50P-0.4SD(55) Plug, 50 Pos, 0.40mm Pitch","metaDescription":"Hirose DF36 series plug, 50 positions, 0.40 mm pitch, solder termination for 42-46 AWG, gold contacts, latch holder. Active production, RoHS compliant.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":"DF36","packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"RoHS Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Circular Connectors","Panel-Mount & In-Line Circular"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"Hirose Electric Co Ltd","Color":"Natural","Pitch":"0.016\\\" (0.40mm)","Series":"DF36","Package":"Tape & Reel (TR)","Features":"-","Wire Type":"Discrete","Wire Gauge":"42-46 AWG","Row Spacing":"-","Contact Type":"Outer Shroud Contact","Mounting Type":"Free Hanging (In-Line)","Connector Type":"Plug","Contact Finish":"Gold","Fastening Type":"Latch Holder","Number of Rows":"1","Product Status":"Active","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Cable Termination":"Solder","Base Product Number":"DF36","Number of Positions":"50","Contact Finish Thickness":"-"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$2.4553","priceTiers":[{"qty":500,"price":"$2.45532","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/abd1475e8bb1b29108217c5899dccc2b.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/DF36-50P-0.4SD(55)/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the mating connector for DF36-50P-0.4SD(55)?","answer":"The DF36-50P-0.4SD(55) mates with the matching Hirose DF36 series receptacle housing of the same 50-position, 0.40 mm pitch configuration. The receptacle side will have a different order code suffix; confirm the position count and latch holder compatibility before ordering."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/hirose-electric-co-ltd/DF36-50P-0.4SD~155~2","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/hirose-electric-co-ltd/DF36-50P-0.4SD~155~2 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-20T14:34:25.888Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-20T14:34:25.888Z","indexable":true}}