3M™ Branch Mini-Clamp Link Connector, 38A Series

  • 3M Product Number 38A Series
  • 3M ID B5005121020

Quick and reliable Insulation Displacement Contact (IDC) termination with no special tool required for assembly

Enables branching from the main bus line using the versatile 3M Mini-Clamp connector plug

Features color coded connectors to easily identify the connector required depending on the wire size

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  • Quick and reliable Insulation Displacement Contact (IDC) termination with no special tool required for assembly
  • Enables branching from the main bus line using the versatile 3M Mini-Clamp connector plug
  • Features color coded connectors to easily identify the connector required depending on the wire size
  • Compatible with main bus trunk line wire size 20-18 AWG round cable and 20-16 with 2.54mm pitch for flat cables used in various signal applications
  • Latching mechanism of the 3M Mini-Clamp plug to the 3M Branch Mini-Clamp link connector 38A series maintains a reliable connection in demanding environments
  • Four-point contact structure provides high contact reliability
  • Ideal for sensor signal network connections
  • For mass production, contact your 3M sales representative for special tool options
  • High number of mating cycles
  • See Regulatory Information Appendix (last page of Tech Data Sheet) for chemical compliance information
  • For more information refer to Data Sheet 78-5100-2697-0

3M™ Branch Mini-Clamp Link Connector, 38A Series works with 3M Mini-Clamp plug connectors to branch from main bus lines to sensors or other components in a system. Requiring no special tools for assembly, the connector provides a detachable mechanism with the 3M Mini-Clamp plug as a T-branch connection for simplicity and additional flexibility in system design. The branching function allows for a shorter direct-to-network connection which helps to reduce cable usage and network latencies. The connector supports trunk line wire sizes 20-18 AWG for round cables and 20-16 AWG for 2.54mm pitch flat cables.

3M™ Branch Mini-Clamp Link Connector, 38A Series enables branching into the main network wire (20 to 16 AWG) from sensor lines terminated by a 3M Mini-Clamp Connector. The branching function allows for a simpler system with direct-to-network connection, which helps to reduce cable usage and lower network latencies.

Recommended application icons representing wire branching, and wire-to-wire connecting.
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Wire-to-wire Connecting, Wire Branching

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Tech Sheet Number

TS-2697

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