Other Function Circular Connectors
| Part | RoHS | Manufacturer | Connector Type | Option | Reliability | Contact Gender | Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (V) | No. of Connectors | Configuration | Panel Mount | Body Length | Body Diameter | Insulation Resistance | Mixed Contacts | EMI Shielded | Filter Feature | Body Width | Termination Contact Finish | Body Depth | Rated Voltage | MIL Conformity | Coupling Type | Insulator Material | No. of Rows Loaded | Maximum Operating Temperature (Cel) | DIN Conformance | Board Mounting Option | Contact Design | IEC Conformity | Minimum Operating Temperature | Empty Shell | Shell Finish | Plating Thickness (inch) | No. of Ports | Contact Material | UL Flammability Code | Mating Contact Finish | Polarization Key | Additional Features | Rated Current - Signal | Reference Standard | Insulator Color | Polarization | Rotation Degrees | Total No. of Contacts | Backshell Type | Contact Arrangement | Minimum Wire Size | Durability | Mating Contact Row Spacing (inch) | Mounting Type | Environmental Characteristics | Maximum Wire Size | Characteristic Impedance | Sub-Category | Shell Material | Terminal Pitch (mm) | Cable Types | Mating Info. | Mains Connector Rating | Contact Sizes | Contact Quantities | Termination Type | Minimum Withdrawal Force (N) | Manufacturer Series | Contact Resistance | Body or Shell Style | Mounting Style | Minimum Insulation Diameter | Contact Style | JESD-609 Code | Maximum Insertion Force (N) | Mounting Option-2 | Terminal Length | Mounting Option-1 | No. of Poles | Shell Size |
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Glenair |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
FEMALE |
NO |
NO |
NO |
THREADED |
NO |
NO |
NO |
CADMIUM |
130 |
SOLID |
CABLE |
ALUMINUM ALLOY |
MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE |
CRIMP |
PLUG |
21 |
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Glenair |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
FEMALE |
NO |
NO |
NO |
THREADED |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NICKEL |
41 |
SOLID |
BOARD AND PANEL |
ALUMINUM ALLOY |
MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE |
SOLDER |
RECEPTACLE |
17 |
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Glenair |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
FEMALE |
NO |
NO |
NO |
THREADED |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NICKEL |
100 |
SOLID |
BOARD AND PANEL |
ALUMINUM ALLOY |
MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE |
SOLDER |
RECEPTACLE |
19 |
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Glenair |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
FEMALE |
NO |
NO |
NO |
THREADED |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NICKEL |
3 |
SOLID |
BOARD AND PANEL |
ALUMINUM ALLOY |
MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE |
SOLDER |
RECEPTACLE |
6 |
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Glenair |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
MALE |
NO |
NO |
NO |
THREADED |
NO |
NO |
NO |
CADMIUM |
31 |
SOLID |
BOARD AND PANEL |
ALUMINUM ALLOY |
MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE |
SOLDER |
RECEPTACLE |
11 |
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Glenair |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
MALE |
NO |
NO |
NO |
THREADED |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NICKEL |
5 |
SOLID |
BOARD AND PANEL |
ALUMINUM ALLOY |
MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE |
SOLDER |
RECEPTACLE |
7 |
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Samtec |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
MALE |
NO |
NO |
NO |
BAYONET |
PLASTIC |
NO |
NO |
NO |
POLARISED |
10 |
SOLID |
CABLE |
MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE |
SOLDER |
16 |
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Weidmueller & Kg |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
NOT APPLICABLE |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
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ITT Cannon |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
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ITT Cannon |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
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ITT Cannon |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
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Schneider Electric Sa |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
NOT APPLICABLE |
NOT SPECIFIED |
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TE Connectivity |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
NO |
3.54 inch |
NO |
NO |
NO |
2.18 inch |
NOT APPLICABLE |
3.54 inch |
NO |
GLASS FILLED POLYAMIDE |
NO |
NO |
YES |
1 |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
POLARIZED HOUSING |
SOLID |
PANEL |
115/230VAC |
RND PIN-SKT |
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Molex |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
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TE Connectivity |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
ONE |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NOT APPLICABLE |
600 V |
NO |
85 |
NO |
NO |
-40 Cel |
YES |
1 |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
25 A |
BLACK |
3 |
SOLID |
PANEL |
25A |
STRAIGHT |
RND PIN-SKT |
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Souriau-sunbank Connection Technologies |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
NOT APPLICABLE |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
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Amphenol |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
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Amphenol |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
FEMALE |
NO |
NO |
NO |
BAYONET |
POLYAMIDE66 |
NO |
NO |
YES |
9 |
SOLID |
CABLE |
SJS860900 |
PLUG |
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TE Connectivity |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
MALE |
ONE |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NOT APPLICABLE |
250 V |
NO |
THREADED |
POLYAMIDE66 |
105 |
NO |
NO |
-55 Cel |
YES |
1 |
NOT SPECIFIED |
94V-0 |
NOT SPECIFIED |
POLARIZED |
UL |
BLACK |
9 |
PANEL |
115/230VAC |
SOLDER |
RECEPTACLE |
RND PIN-SKT |
13 |
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TE Connectivity |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
MALE |
ONE |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
600 V |
NO |
THREADED |
POLYAMIDE |
105 |
NO |
NO |
-55 Cel |
YES |
1 |
NOT SPECIFIED |
94V-0 |
NOT SPECIFIED |
POLARIZED |
UL |
BLACK |
A |
4 |
IMMERSION RESISTANT |
115/230VAC |
RECEPTACLE |
STRAIGHT |
RND PIN-SKT |
SCREW |
5/8-24 UNEF-2A |
11 |
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TE Connectivity |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
FEMALE |
ONE |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
600 V |
NO |
THREADED |
POLYAMIDE66 |
105 |
NO |
NO |
-55 Cel |
YES |
1 |
NOT SPECIFIED |
94V-0 |
NOT SPECIFIED |
POLARIZED |
UL |
BLACK |
A |
4 |
IMMERSION RESISTANT |
115/230VAC |
RECEPTACLE |
STRAIGHT |
RND PIN-SKT |
SCREW |
5/8-24 UNEF-2A |
11 |
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TE Connectivity |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
MALE |
ONE |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
600 V |
NO |
THREADED |
POLYAMIDE66 |
105 |
NO |
NO |
-55 Cel |
YES |
1 |
NOT SPECIFIED |
94V-0 |
NOT SPECIFIED |
POLARIZED |
UL |
BLACK |
A |
4 |
IMMERSION RESISTANT |
115/230VAC |
PLUG |
STRAIGHT |
RND PIN-SKT |
SCREW |
5/8-24 UNEF-2A |
11 |
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TE Connectivity |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
MALE |
ONE |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
600 V |
NO |
THREADED |
POLYAMIDE |
105 |
NO |
NO |
-55 Cel |
YES |
1 |
NOT SPECIFIED |
94V-0 |
NOT SPECIFIED |
POLARIZED |
UL |
BLACK |
A |
9 |
PANEL |
IMMERSION RESISTANT |
115/230VAC |
RECEPTACLE |
STRAIGHT |
RND PIN-SKT |
SCREW |
3/4 - 20 UNEF-2A |
13 |
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TE Connectivity |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
FEMALE |
ONE |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
600 V |
NO |
THREADED |
POLYAMIDE |
105 |
NO |
NO |
-55 Cel |
YES |
1 |
NOT SPECIFIED |
94V-0 |
NOT SPECIFIED |
POLARIZED |
UL |
BLACK |
A |
37 |
IMMERSION RESISTANT |
115/230VAC |
PLUG |
STRAIGHT |
RND PIN-SKT |
SCREW |
1 3/8-18 UNEF-2A |
23 |
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TE Connectivity |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
MALE |
ONE |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
250 V |
NO |
THREADED |
POLYAMIDE |
105 |
NO |
NO |
-55 Cel |
YES |
1 |
NOT SPECIFIED |
94V-0 |
NOT SPECIFIED |
POLARIZED |
UL |
BLACK |
A |
3 |
IMMERSION RESISTANT |
115/230VAC |
PLUG |
STRAIGHT |
RND PIN-SKT |
SCREW |
15/16-20 UNEF-2A |
17 |
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TE Connectivity |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
MALE |
ONE |
NO |
YES |
NO |
NO |
600 V |
NO |
THREADED |
POLYAMIDE66 |
105 |
NO |
NO |
-55 Cel |
YES |
1 |
NOT SPECIFIED |
94V-0 |
NOT SPECIFIED |
POLARIZED |
UL |
BLACK |
A |
16 |
S12P4 |
PANEL |
IMMERSION RESISTANT |
115/230VAC |
RECEPTACLE |
STRAIGHT |
RND PIN-SKT |
SCREW |
1-3/8 - 18 UNEF-2A |
23 |
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TE Connectivity |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
FEMALE |
ONE |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
80 |
NO |
PREASSEM CONN |
NO |
-40 Cel |
YES |
NICKEL |
1 |
NOT SPECIFIED |
94V-2 |
NOT SPECIFIED |
3 A |
UL |
3 |
CABLE |
24 AWG |
BRASS |
3A |
RECEPTACLE |
RND PIN-SKT |
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TE Connectivity |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
ONE |
NO |
NO |
YES |
NO |
NOT APPLICABLE |
NO |
85 |
NO |
NO |
-40 Cel |
NO |
NICKEL |
1 |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
POLARIZED |
1.5 A |
A |
4 |
SOLID |
18 AWG |
ZINC ALLOY |
1.5A |
RND PIN-SKT |
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TE Connectivity |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
FEMALE |
ONE |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NOT APPLICABLE |
NO |
THREADED |
PLASTIC |
85 |
NO |
PREASSEM CONN |
NO |
-40 Cel |
YES |
NICKEL |
1 |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
POLARIZED |
4 A |
D |
4 |
PANEL |
24 AWG |
ZINC ALLOY |
4A |
SOLDER |
RECEPTACLE |
RND PIN-SKT |
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Phoenix Contact |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
FEMALE |
NO |
NO |
NO |
THREADED |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NICKEL PLATED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
POLARIZED |
4 |
SOLID |
CABLE AND PANEL |
ZINC ALLOY |
SOLDER |
SOCKET |
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Molex |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
FEMALE |
NO |
NO |
NO |
THREADED |
POLYAMIDE |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
4 |
SOLID |
CABLE |
120091 |
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Molex |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
FEMALE |
NO |
NO |
NOT APPLICABLE |
NO |
THREADED |
POLYAMIDE |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
3 |
SOLID |
CABLE |
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Japan Aviation Electronics Industry |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
MALE |
NO |
NO |
NO |
THREADED |
NO |
NO |
NO |
ZINC |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
17 |
SOLID |
CABLE AND PANEL |
ALUMINUM ALLOY |
MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE |
SOLDER |
N/MS3102A |
RECEPTACLE |
20 |
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Japan Aviation Electronics Industry |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
FEMALE |
NO |
NO |
NO |
THREADED |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
4 |
SOLID |
CABLE |
SYNTHTIC RESIN |
MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE |
SOLDER |
N/MS3108B |
PLUG |
18 |
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Amphenol |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
MALE |
1.311 inch |
NO |
NO |
1.619 inch |
BAYONET |
POLYETHYLENE |
105 |
-40 Cel |
NO |
NICKEL |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
UL |
8 |
SOLID |
CABLE |
ZINC ALLOY |
CRIMP |
PLUG |
18 |
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Phoenix Contact |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
FEMALE |
NO |
NO |
Gold (Au) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
NO |
THREADED |
NO |
YES |
NO |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
STANDARDS: IEC 61076-2-104, IP67 |
4 |
SOLID |
CABLE |
TPU |
SOCKET |
e4 |
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Molex |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
NOT APPLICABLE |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
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Phoenix Contact |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
MALE |
NO |
NO |
GOLD OVER NICKEL |
NO |
THREADED |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
4 |
SOLID |
CABLE |
POLYETHYLENE POLYURETHANE |
PLUG |
e4 |
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Phoenix Contact |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
MALE |
NO |
NO |
NO |
THREADED |
NO |
YES |
NO |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
STANDARD: IEC 61076-2-101, IP67 |
8 |
SOLID |
CABLE AND PANEL |
PLUG |
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Phoenix Contact |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
FEMALE |
NO |
NO |
NOT APPLICABLE |
NO |
SNAP |
NO |
YES |
NO |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
STANDARD: IEC 61076-2-101, IP67 |
17 |
SOLID |
BOARD |
SOLDER |
SOCKET |
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Phoenix Contact |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
MALE |
NO |
NO |
Gold (Au) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
NO |
THREADED |
NO |
YES |
NO |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
STANDARDS: IEC 61076-2-101, IP67 |
4 |
SOLID |
CABLE |
TPU |
PLUG |
e4 |
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Phoenix Contact |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
MALE |
NO |
NO |
GOLD OVER NICKEL |
NO |
THREADED |
NO |
YES |
NO |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
STANDARDS: IEC 61076-2-101, IP67 |
4 |
SOLID |
CABLE |
POLYETHYLENE POLYURETHANE |
PLUG |
e4 |
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Phoenix Contact |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
MALE |
NO |
NO |
GOLD OVER NICKEL |
NO |
THREADED |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
DEVICENET |
5 |
SOLID |
CABLE |
TPU |
PLUG |
e4 |
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Phoenix Contact |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
MALE |
NO |
NO |
GOLD OVER NICKEL |
NO |
SNAP |
NO |
YES |
NO |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
STANDARD: IEC 61076-2-101, IP67, SHIELDED |
8 |
SOLID |
BOARD |
SOLDER |
PLUG |
e4 |
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Phoenix Contact |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
MALE |
NO |
NO |
GOLD |
NO |
SNAP |
NO |
YES |
NO |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
STANDARD: IEC 61076-2-101, IP67 |
12 |
SOLID |
BOARD |
SOLDER |
PLUG |
e4 |
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Phoenix Contact |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
FEMALE |
NO |
NO |
Tin (Sn) |
NO |
THREADED |
NO |
YES |
NO |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
STANDARD: IEC 61076-2-101, IP67 |
5 |
SOLID |
CABLE AND PANEL |
SOCKET |
e3 |
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Phoenix Contact |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
NO |
NO |
NOT APPLICABLE |
NO |
THREADED |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
IP67 |
3 |
SOLID |
PANEL |
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Molex |
CIRCULAR CONNECTOR |
WITH CABLE ASSEMBLY |
FEMALE |
NO |
NO |
NOT APPLICABLE |
NO |
THREADED |
POLYTETRAFLUORO ETHYLENE |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
4 |
SOLID |
CABLE |
Other function circular connectors are a type of electrical connector that are used in a variety of applications, where specific features are required for specialized functionality. They are designed to be rugged and reliable, and can withstand harsh environmental conditions, including moisture, dust, and extreme temperatures.
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