Part Metadata Audit and Review

Review all available part information (MPN, package, pin count, description, properties). If no datasheet URL is already set, search the web for the official datasheet and update the part's Datasheet property with the URL. Then cross-check the schematic symbol, footprint, and pin descriptions against the datasheet. Summarize key specs and flag any mismatches.

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I’ll audit the connector part metadata, find and attach the official datasheet if missing, then compare symbol pins/footprint/pin descriptions against the datasheet and summarize any mismatches.

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Created 5 tasks.

1/5 Read schematic, BOM, layout/assets, and existing part properties for the connector project

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Reading assets.

Read BOM.

Read schematic.

Read layout.

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2/5 Find official datasheet if missing and update Datasheet URL property

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Found 8 results for CT09-15S5-L228 MOL datasheet connector.

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3/5 Extract key datasheet specs, pinout, package/footprint requirements

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Read "Find the part number, manufacturer, connector type, gender, contact count, orientation, termination style, plating, current rating, voltage rating, and material/temperature specs." in 3308423-CT0915S5L228_1_0.pdf.

Read "Find the complete pin assignment or contact numbering table and recommended PCB footprint dimensions for CT09-15S5-L228." in 3308423-CT0915S5L228_1_0.pdf.

Read "Find the mechanical outline drawing and footprint pad/mounting hole dimensions including all pin counts and mounting pins." in 3308423-CT0915S5L228_1_0.pdf.

Read 3308423-CT0915S5L228_1_0.pdf.

Read 3308423-CT0915S5L228_1_0.pdf.

Read 3308423-CT0915S5L228_1_0.pdf.

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Read layout.

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Completed 8 design checks — found 1 issue.

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4/5 Cross-check schematic symbol pins, pin descriptions, footprint, and metadata

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5/5 Create concise audit summary and flag mismatches

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Audit complete. I found and added the official CT09-15S5-L228 datasheet URL, extracted the key specs, and created the detailed report here: Part Audit: Molex / FCT CT09-15S5-L228.
Key finding: the footprint broadly matches the 15-contact HD D-sub plus 2 mounting holes, but the schematic symbol appears duplicated as two 15-pin symbol units — 30 terminals total — and all pin descriptions are missing/unspecified.
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Part Audit: Molex / FCT CT09-15S5-L228
Scope
Reviewed available part information for project 1731130133, identified the official datasheet, updated project metadata, and cross-checked the schematic terminals, PCB footprint, and pin descriptions against the datasheet.
Datasheet
Key Part Specs from Datasheet

Table


ItemDatasheet value
ManufacturerFCT electronic GmbH / Molex FCT
MPN / order number1731130133 / CT09-15S5-L228
Connector familyHigh Density D-Sub connector
Shell size1 / DE-size high-density D-sub
GenderFemale / socket / receptacle
Contact count15 signal contacts, 3 rows of 5
OrientationRight-angle PCB mount
TerminationThrough-hole PCB solder tails
MountingSnap-in grounding bracket, 4-40 UNC-2B hardware noted
Current rating3.0 A max per contact
Voltage rating125 V
Operating temperature-55 °C to +105 °C
InsulatorGlass-filled thermoplastic / PBT, UL94V-0, black
Contact material/platingCopper alloy, gold over nickel / flash gold
ShellSteel, nickel plated
Mount bracketCopper alloy, tin plated
Datasheet Contact Numbering
Mating-face/front-view numbering for the 15-contact socket:

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  1   2   3   4   5
    6   7   8   9   10
 11  12  13  14  15
Datasheet Footprint / Mechanical Requirements

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FeatureDatasheet value
Signal-contact drill diameterØ1.2 mm
Signal tail diameterØ0.7 mm
Contact grid pitch2.54 mm
Row/offset dimension H7.10 mm
Row/offset dimension J2.29 mm
Mounting / snap-in hole diameterØ3.18 mm
Mounting-hole center spacing C25.0 mm
Part-specific dimension A30.8 mm
Part-specific dimension B16.4 mm
Part-specific dimension E12.5 mm
Part-specific dimension K16.0 mm
Flux Metadata Observed
  • Project name: 1731130133
  • Description: 1731130133 CONN_CT09-15S5-L228_MOL
  • Assets:
    • Footprint asset: CONN_CT09-15S5-L228_MOL.kicad_mod
    • Symbol assets: 1731130133_1_1 and 1731130133_1_2
  • BOM: no BOM entries found.
  • Project properties updated during this audit:
    • Datasheet URL = official PDF URL above
    • Manufacturer Name = Molex / FCT Electronics
    • Manufacturer Part Number = 1731130133 / CT09-15S5-L228
Symbol Cross-Check
Expected
  • A DE-15 high-density female connector should expose 15 signal contacts numbered 1 through 15.
  • Mounting/shell hardware may be represented optionally as shield/mount pins if intended to connect to chassis/ground, but the datasheet’s electrical contacts are 15.
Observed
  • Schematic contains 30 terminal components: two complete duplicated terminal sets, each numbered 1 through 15.
  • The two sub-symbol suffixes are 1731130133_1_1 and 1731130133_1_2.
  • Every terminal has Pin Type: Unspecified.
  • No terminal-level Pin Description values were present.
  • The symbol pin positions are duplicated between the two sub-symbols.
Symbol Findings
  • Mismatch: Symbol exposes 30 signal terminals, but datasheet defines 15 contacts.
  • Mismatch: Pin descriptions are missing/unspecified for all terminals.
  • Likely correction: Use one 15-pin symbol unit for contacts 1–15. If shell/mounting features are electrically modeled, add separate clearly named shield/mount pins rather than duplicating signal contacts.
Footprint Cross-Check
Expected
  • 15 signal through-hole pads, numbered 1–15.
  • 2 mounting/snap-in holes or bracket pads, consistent with Ø3.18 mm and 25.0 mm center spacing.
  • Signal holes should be Ø1.2 mm per datasheet.
Observed
  • Layout contains the correct-looking signal pad set with pads 1–15 arranged on a 3-row high-density D-sub pattern.
  • Layout contains two mount pads labeled 16 and 17.
  • Mount pad size is approximately 3.2004 mm, matching the Ø3.18 mm datasheet hole requirement closely.
  • Signal pad visible size is approximately 1.4986 mm in the main pad set. The tool output did not expose explicit drill/hole size, so the Ø1.2 mm drill could not be confirmed directly from layout metadata.
  • Additional duplicate pad-like nodes for pins 1–15 appear at origin with size approximately 1.6 mm. These appear to correspond to duplicated schematic terminals/sub-symbols, not a clean single footprint pad set.
Footprint Findings
  • Mostly matches: Main footprint pad numbering and mount spacing/features are consistent with the datasheet at a high level.
  • Needs confirmation: Signal drill diameter Ø1.2 mm is not visible in the layout readout, so the imported KiCad footprint should be inspected directly to verify drill size.
  • Potential mismatch/artifact: Duplicate pad nodes for pins 1–15 at origin suggest symbol/footprint import duplication or extra terminal artifacts. These should be cleaned before using the part in a real PCB design.
  1. Remove the duplicate 15-pin symbol unit or consolidate to a single symbol exposing contacts 1–15.
  2. Add terminal descriptions such as Contact 1, Contact 2, … Contact 15, with pin type set to Passive/Unspecified as appropriate for a connector.
  3. Keep mounting pads 16 and 17 only in the footprint unless there is a deliberate schematic-level shell/shield connection requirement.
  4. Verify the KiCad footprint asset has signal hole/drill Ø1.2 mm and mount hole Ø3.18 mm.
  5. Optionally add connector properties: Part Type = Connector, Connector Type = High Density D-Sub, Connector Gender = Female, Connector Positions = 15, Connector Rows = 3, Mount = Through Hole, Current Rating = 3 A, Voltage Rating = 125 V, Operating Temperature = -55 °C to +105 °C.
Overall Verdict
The official datasheet has been attached and the basic metadata now points to Molex/FCT CT09-15S5-L228 / 1731130133. The footprint appears broadly consistent with the datasheet’s 15 contacts plus 2 mounting holes, but the schematic symbol is not clean: it currently exposes two duplicated 15-pin terminal sets and lacks pin descriptions. This should be corrected before the part is used in a design.

    Scope

    Datasheet

    Key Part Specs from Datasheet

    Datasheet Contact Numbering

    Datasheet Footprint / Mechanical Requirements

    Flux Metadata Observed

    Symbol Cross-Check

    Expected

    Observed

    Symbol Findings

    Footprint Cross-Check

    Expected

    Observed

    Footprint Findings

    Recommended Fixes

    Overall Verdict

Documents

    Part Audit: Molex / FCT CT09-15S5-L228

Assets

kicad_mod

1731130133

CONN_CT09-15S5-L228_MOL.kicad_modFootprint
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1731130133

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15 Position D-Sub, High Density Receptacle, Female Sockets Connector
The Molex 1731130133 is a high-density 15-position D-Sub female connector designed for reliable board-level signal connections in industrial, communication, and computing applications. It features a right-angle through-hole mounting style with gold-plated contacts for improved conductivity and durability. The connector belongs to Molex’s FCT D-Sub connector family and is commonly used in compact electronic systems requiring secure and space-efficient interconnections.
Key Features 15-position high-density D-Sub female receptacle Right-angle through-hole PCB mounting Gold-plated copper alloy contacts for reliable signal transmission Steel shell with nickel plating for mechanical durability Supports up to 3A current per contact Operating temperature range: -55°C to +105°C Includes board locks and mounting brackets for secure attachment IP20-rated connector housing Compact 3-row high-density layout for space-saving designs Suitable for industrial control, telecommunications, and computer interfaces

Properties

1731130133

Molex

Connector

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