page_title: MC3 connector
hierarchical_section_title: MC3 connector
context_page_description: MC3 connectors are a mostly obsolete type of single contact connector commonly used for connecting solar panels. MC3 are named for the original manufacturer Multi-Contact with a 3 mm² contact assembly pin. They are typically rated at 20 A and 600 V maximum, although the rating of the connector and cable as a whole may vary.
context_section_description: MC3 connectors are a mostly obsolete type of single contact connector commonly used for connecting solar panels. MC3 are named for the original manufacturer Multi-Contact (now part of Stäubli Electrical Connectors) with a 3 mm² contact assembly pin. They are typically rated at 20 A and 600 V maximum (UL), although the rating of the connector and cable as a whole may vary.
caption: PV connectors MC3: Old-style Weatherproof DC connectors.
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