Molex 0010883081 Rectangular Connector Header - Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Molex 0010883081 is an 8-position, 2-row rectangular connector header with 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch, designed for through-hole, right-angle board-to-board or cable applications. This connector features male pins with tin-plated copper alloy contacts, unshrouded design, and push-pull fastening. The part is active in production with 979 units currently in stock. Substitute parts are identified to address inventory availability, packaging preferences, or specific application requirements while maintaining electrical and mechanical compatibility.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Connector Type	Header, Breakaway
Contact Type	Male Pin
Pitch - Mating	0.100" (2.54mm)
Number of Positions	8
Number of Rows	2
Row Spacing - Mating	0.100" (2.54mm)
Mounting Type	Through Hole, Right Angle
Termination	Solder
Fastening Type	Push-Pull
Contact Shape	Square
Shrouding	Unshrouded
Material Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0
Insulation Color	Black
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	1 (Unlimited)

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the Molex 0010883081 are qualified based on strict equivalence of the following critical parameters:

Connector type: Header, Breakaway
Contact type: Male Pin
Pitch - Mating: 0.100" (2.54mm)
Number of positions: 8
Number of rows: 2
Row spacing - Mating: 0.100" (2.54mm)
Mounting type: Through Hole, Right Angle
Fastening type: Push-Pull
Contact shape: Square
Material flammability rating: UL94 V-0
Moisture sensitivity level: 1 (Unlimited)

All identified substitutes maintain these core parameters. Variations in contact length, insulation height, contact finish, contact material, insulation material, and packaging are secondary considerations that do not affect fundamental interchangeability for standard board-to-board or cable connection applications.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	Molex 0010883081	TE 104353-4	TE 5-103326-4	TE 5-103330-4	TE 826634-4	3M 929667-02-04-I
Manufacturer	Molex	TE Connectivity AMP	TE Connectivity AMP	TE Connectivity AMP	TE Connectivity AMP	3M
Series	C-Grid 70216	AMPMODU Mod II	AMPMODU Mod II	AMPMODU Mod II	AMPMODU Mod II	929
Connector Type	Header, Breakaway	Header, Breakaway	Header, Breakaway	Header, Breakaway	Header, Breakaway	Header
Contact Type	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin
Pitch - Mating	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)
Number of Positions	8	8	8	8	8	8
Number of Rows	2	2	2	2	2	2
Row Spacing - Mating	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)
Mounting Type	Through Hole, Right Angle	Through Hole, Right Angle	Through Hole, Right Angle	Through Hole, Right Angle	Through Hole, Right Angle	Through Hole, Right Angle
Termination	Solder	Press-Fit, Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder
Fastening Type	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Push-Pull
Contact Shape	Square	Square	Square	Square	Square	Square
Shrouding	Unshrouded	Unshrouded	Unshrouded	Unshrouded	Unshrouded	Unshrouded
Contact Length - Mating	0.240" (6.10mm)	0.230" (5.84mm)	0.230" (5.84mm)	0.230" (5.84mm)	0.264" (6.70mm)	0.235" (5.97mm)
Contact Length - Post	0.110" (2.79mm)	0.120" (3.05mm)	0.120" (3.05mm)	0.120" (3.05mm)	0.126" (3.20mm)	0.405" (10.29mm)
Insulation Height	0.220" (5.60mm)	0.238" (6.05mm)	0.238" (6.05mm)	0.238" (6.05mm)	0.219" (5.56mm)	0.215" (5.45mm)
Contact Finish - Mating	Tin	Gold	Gold	Tin	Gold	Gold
Contact Material	Copper Alloy	Copper Alloy	Copper Alloy	Copper Alloy	Brass	Copper Alloy
Insulation Material	Polyester, Glass Filled	Thermoplastic	Thermoplastic	Thermoplastic	Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)	Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Polyester, Glass Filled
Material Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0
Insulation Color	Black	Black	Black	Black	Green	Black
Operating Temperature	Not specified	-65°C ~ 105°C	-65°C ~ 105°C	-65°C ~ 105°C	-65°C ~ 105°C	-40°C ~ 105°C
Current Rating (Amps)	Not specified	3A	3A	3A	5A	2.5A
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	Not Applicable
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant	RoHS non-compliant	RoHS Compliant	RoHS Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	RoHS Compliant
Packaging	Tube	Bulk	Tray	Tray	Bulk	Bulk
Inventory	979 Pcs	712 Pcs	941 Pcs	1114 Pcs	7547 Pcs	1421 Pcs

Engineering Selection Recommendations

All substitute parts maintain active product status and meet the core electrical and mechanical requirements for interchangeability with the Molex 0010883081.

TE 5-103330-4 and TE 5-103326-4 are RoHS Compliant and available in tray packaging, suitable for high-volume production environments. TE 5-103330-4 offers tin-plated mating contacts matching the original specification.

TE 826634-4 is ROHS3 Compliant with the highest current rating (5A) and largest inventory availability (7547 units). This part features brass contacts and PBT insulation material with green color coding.

TE 104353-4 supports both press-fit and solder termination options, providing assembly flexibility. However, this part is RoHS non-compliant and should be evaluated against regulatory requirements for the target application.

3M 929667-02-04-I is RoHS Compliant with gold-plated contacts on both mating and post surfaces. Operating temperature range is -40°C to 105°C, which is narrower than TE alternatives. Current rating is 2.5A.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I substitute the Molex 0010883081 with any of these parts directly?

A: Yes. All substitute parts maintain identical pitch (0.100"), position count (8), row configuration (2 rows), mounting type (through-hole right-angle), and fastening mechanism (push-pull). They are mechanically and electrically interchangeable for standard board-to-board and cable connection applications.

Q: What are the differences in contact length between parts?

A: Contact length variations range from 0.230" to 0.264" for mating contacts and 0.110" to 0.405" for post contacts. The 3M 929667-02-04-I has significantly longer post contacts (0.405") compared to others. These differences do not affect mating compatibility but may impact board layout and clearance considerations.

Q: Which substitute offers the best RoHS compliance?

A: TE 5-103330-4, TE 5-103326-4, and 3M 929667-02-04-I are all RoHS Compliant. The Molex 0010883081 and TE 826634-4 are ROHS3 Compliant. TE 104353-4 is RoHS non-compliant.

Q: How do packaging options differ?

A: The Molex 0010883081 is supplied in tube packaging. TE 5-103330-4 and TE 5-103326-4 are available in tray packaging, suitable for automated assembly. TE 104353-4, TE 826634-4, and 3M 929667-02-04-I are supplied in bulk packaging.

Q: What is the difference between tin and gold contact finishes?

A: The Molex 0010883081 and TE 5-103330-4 feature tin-plated mating contacts. TE 104353-4, TE 5-103326-4, and TE 826634-4 have gold-plated mating contacts, which provide enhanced corrosion resistance. 3M 929667-02-04-I has gold plating on both mating and post contacts.

Q: Are there current or voltage rating differences?

A: The Molex 0010883081 does not specify current or voltage ratings. Substitute parts provide rated specifications: TE 104353-4, TE 5-103326-4, and TE 5-103330-4 are rated 3A; TE 826634-4 is rated 5A; 3M 929667-02-04-I is rated 2.5A. Voltage ratings are specified only for TE 104353-4 (30VAC).

Q: Which substitute has the highest inventory availability?

A: TE 826634-4 has the largest inventory with 7547 units in stock, followed by TE 5-103330-4 with 1114 units.

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