{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"HR30-8P-12P(71)","brand":"Hirose Electric Co Ltd","brandSlug":"hirose-electric-co-ltd","productSlug":"HR30-8P-12P~171~2","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/hirose-electric-co-ltd/HR30-8P-12P~171~2","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/HR30-8P-12P(71)","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Hirose HR30 series circular plug, male pins, 12 positions, shell size 8, gold mating contacts, solder cup termination, IP67/IP68 sealed, free-hanging, black PBT shell.","salesMarkdown":"## What this plug is and where it goes The Hirose HR30-8P-12P(71) is a 12-position circular plug with male pins, part of the HR30 series. It uses a push-pull fastening mechanism for quick inline mate and unmate — no twisting, no lock ring. The shell is black PBT with a molded-in keyway, so it only mates one way with the matching receptacle. Rated IP67/IP68 when mated, this plug seals against dust and water immersion, which puts it in the same class as M8/M12 circulars but with a smaller shell size 8 package. Typical applications are industrial sensors, marine electronics, and medical devices where a washdown-rated or splash-proof interconnect is needed. ## Cable entry and termination — what fits This plug accepts cable jackets between 0.244\" and 0.276\" (6.20 mm to 7.00 mm) OD. The backshell and integrated strain relief clamp down on the cable jacket, not the individual wires — so the cable OD is the only dimension that matters for fit. Termination is solder cup: each male pin has a cup that accepts tinned stranded wire, then gets soldered. No crimp tool needed, but the joint relies on the solder fillet for mechanical retention, so a heat-shrink boot over the backshell is standard practice in wet environments. The PPS insert and backshell hold up to the soldering iron temperature without melting. Gold mating contacts with 8.00 µin (0.203 µm) thickness handle the corrosion side of the IP67 seal — the gold layer prevents oxidation in the sealed cavity, so the contact resistance stays stable through repeated mate cycles in humid or salt-spray conditions. ## Ratings that matter for the circuit The 2 A limit is conservative for the contact size; the real constraint is the temperature rise inside the sealed shell, which has no airflow. The 30 VAC / 42 VDC voltage rating is typical for low-voltage industrial and marine control circuits.","metaTitle":"Hirose HR30-8P-12P(71) Plug, 12 Pos, Gold, IP67/68","metaDescription":"Hirose HR30-8P-12P(71) circular plug, 12 male pins, gold plating, IP67/IP68 sealed, solder cup termination, free-hanging. Active production. Quoted to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":"HR30","packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"RoHS Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Circular Connectors","Circular Cable Assemblies"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"Hirose Electric Co Ltd","Color":"Black","Series":"HR30","Package":"Tray","Features":"Backshell, Strain Relief","Shielding":"-","Orientation":"Keyed","Termination":"Solder Cup","Applications":"Industrial, Marine, Medical","Shell Finish":"-","Cable Opening":"0.244\\\" ~ 0.276\\\" (6.20mm ~ 7.00mm)","Mounting Type":"Free Hanging (In-Line)","Connector Type":"Plug, Male Pins","Fastening Type":"Push-Pull","Product Status":"Active","Shell Material":"Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)","Voltage Rating":"30VAC, 42VDC","Insert Material":"Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS)","Shell Size, MIL":"-","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Contact Material":"Copper Alloy","Mounting Feature":"-","Primary Material":"Plastic","Ingress Protection":"IP67/IP68 - Dust Tight, Waterproof","Base Product Number":"HR30","Number of Positions":"12 (Power)","Shell Size - Insert":"8","Current Rating (Amps)":"2A","Operating Temperature":"-25°C ~ 85°C","Contact Finish - Mating":"Gold","Backshell Material, Plating":"Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS)","Material Flammability Rating":"UL94 V-0","Contact Finish Thickness - Mating":"8.00µin (0.203µm)"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$10.7600","priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$10.76000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$9.68000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$9.11880","currency":"USD"},{"qty":50,"price":"$8.88500","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$8.65120","currency":"USD"},{"qty":250,"price":"$7.71588","currency":"USD"},{"qty":450,"price":"$7.24827","currency":"USD"},{"qty":950,"price":"$6.40653","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/169e8cff148c3a3fc4e2119b50488774.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/HR30-8P-12P(71)/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy the HR30-8P-12P(71) and what is the lead time?","answer":"The HR30-8P-12P(71) is sourced to order through independent distribution."},{"question":"What is the mating connector for HR30-8P-12P(71)?","answer":"The mating half is the Hirose HR30-8J-12S(71), a panel-mount jack with 12 female sockets, same shell size 8, same push-pull lock and IP67/IP68 seal."},{"question":"Is HR30-8P-12P(71) waterproof?","answer":"Yes. It carries an IP67 and IP68 rating when mated with the correct receptacle — dust-tight and protected against immersion in water."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/hirose-electric-co-ltd/HR30-8P-12P~171~2","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/HR30-8P-12P~171~2 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}}