Amphenol M12A

M12A variants from Amphenol

Variants

Mfr

Amphenol

Lifecycle

Active

M12A Overview

What changes between part numbers, and what to check before you lock the BOM — Connectors.

Key Features

Lifecycle mix: ActiveConfirm lifecycle on the exact MPN, not just the base number prefix.
3 distinct suffix patternsExamples: 08BFFB-SL7001, 08BMMB-SL7001, 08PFFS-SF8001. Decode suffix meaning in the ordering notes under the variant table.

Target Applications

Connectors — design-in and field replacement
BOM scrub where only the base prefix is known but suffix is TBD
Second-source checks when the original MPN is constrained

Ordering Variants

Compare 3 M12A part numbers by package, electrical parameters, lifecycle, and availability. Use RFQ for stock and lead-time confirmation.

Part Number	Description	Manufacturer	Lifecycle	RoHS	Availability	Action
M12A-08BFFB-SL7001	Conn Circular Socket Contact Gender	Amphenol	Active	Compliant	In Stock	RFQ
M12A-08BMMB-SL7001	Circular Connector,	Amphenol	Active	Compliant	In Stock	RFQ
M12A-08PFFS-SF8001	8 Pos Circular Connector, Female, Solder Cup, Panel Mount, 2A, 30V	Amphenol	Active	Compliant	In Stock	RFQ

Ordering Code Differences

How suffixes on M12A map to package, grade, and reel options.

How to Choose the Right M12A Connectors

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Match the footprint first

Pull the exact package drawing for your MPN — base-number swaps fail most often at the footprint, not the schematic.

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Electrical headroom

Compare voltage and current columns in the variant table. For M12A, a suffix with lower voltage or current rating will not survive the same circuit without recalculation.

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Temp grade letter matters

Commercial (0–70 °C) and industrial (−40–85 °C+) suffixes look similar in the prefix — confirm ambient + self-heating, not just the first page of the datasheet.

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Copy the full MPN

Do not BOM only "M12A" — include the full suffix (e.g. 08BFFB-SL7001, 08BMMB-SL7001, 08PFFS-SF8001). RFQ with reel/tube preference and required date code.

Technical Specifications

Core parameters for M12A product family

Identity

Base Model

M12A

Manufacturer

Amphenol

Listed Variants

Variant Parameters

Lifecycle Status

Active

RoHS Status

Compliant

Source M12A with Octatronics

Request stock confirmation, lead time, date code, and pricing for all 3 ordering variants from Amphenol. Our team supports active, EOL, and hard-to-find component sourcing.

Original manufacturer parts with traceability options
BOM upload and multi-line RFQ support
Package, grade, and compliance verification

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common technical questions about the M12A product family.

Is M12A a single part I can order, or a family prefix?

M12A is a base / family code from Amphenol. You order a full MPN such as M12A-08BFFB-SL7001, M12A-08BMMB-SL7001, M12A-08PFFS-SF8001. The variant table lists 3 orderable lines with different suffixes.

What do the suffix letters on M12A part numbers mean?

Listed suffix fragments include: 08BFFB-SL7001, 08BMMB-SL7001, 08PFFS-SF8001. Typically they encode package (see Package column), temperature grade, and tape/reel option. Always decode on the Amphenol datasheet ordering guide — do not guess from pattern alone.

What is the lifecycle status of M12A variants?

Lifecycle values in our listing: Active. Status is per MPN suffix — one variant can be Active while another is NRND. Check PCN for your exact suffix before multi-year commitments.

What should I send for an RFQ on M12A?

Full manufacturer MPN (not just M12A), quantity, needed date code, reel vs tube, and any compliance docs (CoC, RoHS, conflict minerals). If you only know the base prefix, include a photo of the existing label or reel.