CLIFF™ Electronic Components Inc.

Introduction

The Cliff™ range of professional, high quality XLR audio connectors are can be used in numerous applications including professional and consumer audio, broadcast and industrial uses.

Most of our components feature a tough polyamide body with special low noise contacts designed to offer an economical alternative to high priced, metal XLRs. They are manufactured to strict quality and performance standards.

Our XLRs are available in both solder and PCB mounting styles. For greater reliability, the female connectors have contact pins which provide a large surface area and self-clean upon plug insertion.

Features

• PCB mounting and some models can also be hard wired
• Space saving design versions can be mounted on either 23mm or 25mm pitch centres centers
• Horizontal or vertical PCB mounting
• Wiping action spring contacts
• Gold plating is standard on some models
• Tough, reliable long life construction
• Series 3 has plug shell / chassis / earth ground contact
• Series 4 and 5 have push latch release option on the female types
• All models rated 250V AC 15A maximum

Electrical Specifications

• Rated Current: 3 pin 5A nominal. 15A max, (5A max on series 5).
• Rated Voltage: 250 Vac max.
• Operating Temperature: -30° C to + 80° C.
• Contact Resistance (new): <10mΩ.
• Contact Resistance (after 1000 insertions): 15mΩ max.
• Dielectric Withstand: 1600Vac between all contacts.
• Insulation Resistance: >109Ω @ 500 Vdc.
• Capacitance between contacts: <5pF.

Mechanical Specifications

• Insertion Life (minimum): >1000 insertions and removals.
• Insertion Force: <10N.

Materials

• Housing: nylon (polyamide), glass reinforced (GF) on some models.
• Contacts: brass, PbRz.
• Plating: 5μm silver over 5μm of nickel. Gold plating available.

Also see our combi-jack XLR sockets, jack sockets, jack plugs, optical jacks, XLR, phono, and DIN connectors.

Female 3 Pin XLR Receptacles

Three pin XLR receptacles series 1, 2, 3 and 4. Chassis mounting versions with premium quality machined or stamped contacts.

Female XLR receptacles

• ACF Three pin, chassis mounting, female XLR with counter sunk mounting holes for M3 screw fixing. XACF has non counter sunk mounting holes for self-tap screw fixing. Nickel silver plated brass contacts.

  ACF (CP3001)

  XACF (CP30012)

   

• ACF / PC Three pin, right angle, PCB mounting, female XLR with counter sunk mounting holes for M3 screw fixing. XACF / PC has non counter sunk mounting holes for self-tap screw fixing. Nickel silver plated brass contacts.

  ACF-PC (CP30015)

  XACF-PC (CP300151

   

• XACFR / PC Three pin, horizontal lateral right PCB mounting, female XLR with self-tap screw fixing. Vertical PCB mounting versions ACF / PCS and XACF / PCS available. Nickel silver plated brass contacts.

  XACFR / PC (CP30017)

  ACF / PCS (CP300125)

  XACF / PCS (CP30014)

   

• XNACF2 Three pin, right angle, PCB mounting, female XLR with latch. Vertical PCB mounting version XNACF2V. Nickel silver or gold plated PbRz contacts available.

  XNACF2 (CP300281)

  XNACF2G (CP300281G)

  XNACF2V (CP300283)

  XNACF2VG (CP300283G)

   

• XNACF3 Three pin, right angle, PCB mounting, female XLR with latch. Nickel silver or gold plated PbRz contacts available.

  XNACF3 (CP300282)

  XNACF3G (CP300282G)

   

• XNACF3V Three pin, vertical, PCB mounting, female XLR with latch. Nickel silver or gold plated PbRz contacts available.

  XNACF3V (CP300284)

  XNACF3VG (CP300284G)

   

• XNACF4V Three pin, vertical, PCB mounting, female XLR with latch. Gold plated PbRz contacts standard.

  XNACF4V (CP30029)

   

Male 3 Pin XLR Receptacles

Three pin XLR receptacles series 1 and 2. Chassis mounting versions with premium quality machined contacts. Optional chassis grounding versions also available.

Male XLR receptacles

• ACM Three pin, chassis mounting, male XLR with counter sunk mounting holes for M3 screw fixing. XACM has non counter sunk mounting holes for self-tap screw fixing. Nickel silver plated brass contacts.

  ACM (CP3000)

  XACM (CP30001)

   

• XACM / PCS Three pin, vertical, PCB mounting, male XLR with non counter sunk mounting holes for self-tap screw fixing. ACM PCS has counter sunk mounting holes for M3 screw fixing. Nickel silver plated brass contacts.

  XACM / PCS (CP30004)

  ACM / PCS (CP30003)

   

• ACM / PC Three pin, horizontal, PCB mounting, male XLR with counter sunk mounting holes for M3 screw fixing. XACM / PC has non counter sunk mounting holes for self-tap screw fixing. Nickel silver plated brass contacts.

  ACM / PC (CP30005)

  XACM / PC (CP300051)

   

• XACMR / PC Three pin, horizontal, lateral right PCB mounting, male XLR with non counter sunk mounting holes for self-tap screw fixing. Nickel silver plated brass contacts.

  XACMR / PC (CP30007)

   

• XNACM2V / PCS Three pin, vertical, PCB mounting, male XLR with non counter sunk mounting holes for self-tap screw fixing. Gold plated brass contacts standard.

  XACM2V / PCS (CP30008)

   

• NACM / PC Three pin, low profile, horizontal, PCB mounting, male XLR. Nickel silver or gold plated brass contacts available. Optional mounting escutcheon sold separately.

  NACM / PC (CP3002)

  NACM / PC Gold (CP30022)

  Escutcheon (CP30025)

   

• XNACM5 / PC90 Three pin, horizontal, PCB mounting, male XLR for self-tap screw fixing. Gold plated brass contacts. Vertical PCB mounting also available, part XNACM5 / PCS. Optional EMI / RFI Screen.

  XNACM5 / PC90 (CP300252)

  XNACM5 / PCS (CP300251)

  EMI SCREEN (FCR14430)

   

Compact 3 Pin XLR Receptacles

Series 5 male and female XLR receptacles. Mechanically compatible with most products from manufacturers worldwide. These components feature a tough DA6 construction with special low noise spring action wiping contacts for horizontal or vertical PCB mounting. Gold plated contacts are standard on both the male and the female versions with chassis grounding for EMI / RFI protection. Series 5 XLRs are extremely cost effective and space saving when receptacles are mounted side by side.

Features

• Choice of shell and chassis grounding versions.
• Gold contacts are standard.
• Compatible with the Neutrik® A Series.
• Self tapping screw fixing to chassis.
• Available with pre-fitted EMI/RFI screen if required.

Electrical Specifications

• Rated Current: 3 pin 5A maximum.
• Rated Voltage: 250 Vac maximum.
• Operating Temperature: -30° C to + 80° C.
• Contact Resistance, (new): < 10mΩ.
• Contact Resistance, (after 1000 insertions): 15mΩ maximum.
• Dielectric Withstand: 1600 Vac between all contacts.
• Insulation Resistance: > 109Ω @ 500 Vdc.
• Capacity between contacts: < 5pF.

Mechanical Specifications

• Insertion Life (minimum): > 1000 insertions and removals.
• Insertion Force: < 10N.

Materials

• Housing: Polyamide.
• Contacts: Brass, PbRz.
• Plating: 5μm. Gold over 5μm of nickel.

Series 5 XLR receptacles

• XNACM5/PCS CP300251 Male, 3-pin XLR socket with PCB mounting.

   

• XNACF5 / PCS CP300291 Female, 3-pin XLR socket with PCB mounting.

   

• XNACF5 / PC90 CP300295 Female, 3-pin XLR socket with 90° PCB mounting.

   

• XNACF5 / PC90 / L CP300297 Female, 3-pin XLR socket with 90° PCB mounting and latch.

   

• XNACM5 / PC90 CP300252 Male, 3-pin XLR socket with 90° PCB mounting.

   

• XNACF5/PCS/L CP300293 Female, 3-pin XLR socket with PCB mounting and latch.

   

Dual Male / Female 3 Pin XLR Receptacles

This model saves on assembly time. It comprises of one male and one female three-pin XLR in a single moulding. molding. It is available for horizontal or vertical PCB mounting.

• MF/PCSXLR FB6928 3 pin dual male and female XLR with vertical PCB mount.

   

• MF/PC90XLR FB6929 3 pin dual male and female XLR with 90° PCB mount.

   

5 Pin XLR Receptacles

Five pin, male or female, 90° PCB mounting.

• 5XNACM/PC90 CP300255 5 pin male XLR 90° PCB mount.

   

• 5XNACF/PC90/L CP300405 5 pin female XLR 90° PCB mount with latch.

   

• 5XNACF/PC90 CP300404 5 pin female XLR 90° PCB mount without latch.

   

Nylon XLR Plugs

Male or female XLR plugs with machined pins. Nylon body.

• APF CP3003 3 pin female XLR plug.

   

• APM CP3004 3 pin male XLR plug.

   

Metal XLR Plugs and Sockets

For applications where metal body connectors are specified, our M series will meet the most severe specifications. All electrical contacts are silver plated by a process which gives low noise levels. No increase in noise level may be expected over 5000 plug / un-plug operations. Black finish is available subject to a viable quantity. Large solder bucket contacts are used to make wiring easy. Very cost effective from our factory in China. Available in 3, 4, 5 and 7 pin versions.

• 3ACF/M FC6100 3 pole female socket. We also make a plastic PCB version of this 3 pin XLR socket.

   

• 4ACF/M FC6120 4 pole female socket.

   

• 5ACF/M FC6170 5 pole female socket. We also make a plastic PCB version of this 5 pin XLR socket.

   

• 7ACF/M FC6187 7 pole female socket.

   

• 3ACM/M FC6105 3 pole male socket. We also make a plastic PCB version of this 3 pin XLR socket.

   

• 4ACM/M FC6125 4 pole male socket.

   

• 5ACM/M FC6175 5 pole male socket. We also make a plastic PCB version of this 5 pin XLR socket.

   

• 7ACM/M FC6185 7 pole male socket.

   

• 3APF/M FC6140 3 pole female plug. Screw up collet with 6 element cable clamp.

   

• 4APF/M FC6150 4 pole female plug. Screw up collet with 6 element cable clamp.

   

• 5APF/M FC6165 5 pole female plug. Screw up collet with 6 element cable clamp.

   

• 7APF/M FC6182 7 pole female plug. Screw pressure cable clamp.

   

• 3APM/M FC6130 3 pole male plug. Screw up collet with 6 element cable clamp.

   

• 4APM/M FC6155 4 pole male plug. Screw up collet with 6 element cable clamp.

   

• 5APM/M FC6160 5 pole male plug. Screw up collet with 6 element cable clamp.

   

• 7APM/M FC6180 7 pole male plug. Screw pressure cable clamp.