Part Review and Mismatch Check
Table
| Category | Project | Datasheet | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Phoenix Contact | Phoenix Contact | OK |
| Datasheet URL | Present | Official PDF page | OK |
| Designator Prefix | J | Connector-style prefix is appropriate | OK |
| Part Type | Connectors | PCB header / connector | OK |
| MPN / ordering code | 1821397 | Item no. 1821397; full type MCV 0,5/ 2-G-2,54 P20 THR R24 | Mostly OK |
| Description | Long connector description in project | 2-position PCB header, MCV 0,5 series | Mostly OK |
| Positions / pin count | 4 terminals in symbol | 2 positions / 2 connections | Mismatch |
| Footprint pads | 4 pads | 2 contacts | Mismatch |
| Pin descriptions | Missing | No unique electrical polarity; just positions 1 and 2 | Incomplete |
| Pin types | All Unspecified | Connector contacts; effectively passive connector pins | Incomplete |
Table
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Full type | MCV 0,5/ 2-G-2,54 P20 THR R24 |
| Item number | 1821397 |
| Product | PCB header |
| Series | MCV 0,5/..-G-THR |
| Positions | 2 |
| Rows | 1 |
| Pitch | 2.54 mm |
| Mounting | THR soldering / wave soldering |
| Contact type | Pin |
| Rated current | 6 A |
| Rated voltage | 160 V |
| Color | Black |
| Hole diameter | 1.2 mm |
| Pin size | 0.64 mm x 0.64 mm |
| Packaging | 24 mm wide tape, tape-on-reel |
Table
| Area | Observation |
|---|---|
| Schematic symbol | There are 4 terminal components labeled 1, 2, 3, 4, each with Pin Type: Unspecified and pin numbers 1-4. |
| Footprint | The attached footprint 1821397.kicad_mod contains 4 through-hole pads numbered 1, 2, 3, 4. |
| 3D model | A STEP model is attached. |
| Pin metadata | No pin descriptions are populated; pin types are not set. |
Table
| Severity | Issue | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| High | Symbol has 4 pins, datasheet says 2 positions | The part project does not match the real connector pin count. |
| High | Footprint has 4 pads, datasheet indicates 2 contacts | PCB land pattern appears wrong for this exact variant. |
| Medium | Manufacturer Part Number is stored as 1821397 only | Usable, but the exact Phoenix type string is MCV 0,5/ 2-G-2,54 P20 THR R24. |
| Medium | Pin types are all Unspecified | For a connector part, these should be intentionally classified rather than left blank. |
| Low | Pin descriptions are missing | Even short labels like "Position 1" and "Position 2" would make the part cleaner. |
| Low | Mount property says Solder | More precise would be THR soldering. |
Table
| Priority | Fix |
|---|---|
| 1 | Replace the current 4-pin symbol with a 2-pin symbol matching positions 1 and 2 only. |
| 2 | Replace the current 4-pad footprint with the correct 2-position THR footprint for item 1821397. |
| 3 | Set pin types for the two contacts to a connector-appropriate type, rather than Unspecified. |
| 4 | Add short pin descriptions such as Position 1 and Position 2. |
| 5 | Optionally refine metadata: keep item number 1821397, but also ensure the full ordering string MCV 0,5/ 2-G-2,54 P20 THR R24 is preserved in description/properties. |
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