The HARTING 09652696711 is a standard-density D-Sub plug with 15 male pins in two rows, shell size DA (the A footprint). Typical applications include industrial control cabinets, serial data interfaces (RS-232/422), and test equipment where a field-replaceable, shielded connector is needed.
Board Lock and Grounding Indents — What They Do on the Board
Two features set this plug apart from a plain D-Sub: board locks and grounding indents. The board locks are metal retention legs that snap into the PCB during through-hole soldering — they hold the connector square during wave solder and resist the shear force from cable strain after assembly. If your design relies on the D-Sub shell for EMI containment, those indents are what keep the shield path continuous.
Temperature Range and Material — Suited for Industrial Enclosures
The steel shell is the standard tin-plated finish for D-Subs; it provides the mechanical rigidity for the M3 threaded flange (housing/shell style) that secures the mated pair with screwlocks.
The 09662556511 is the exact female socket counterpart — same 15 positions, same DA shell size, same 6.5 A rating and gold plating. The difference: the receptacle has female sockets instead of male pins. If you are sourcing a mated pair, order both order codes. The board lock and grounding indent features are identical on both halves, so the shield continuity and solder retention are matched.