Molex 0010892041 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Molex 0010892041 is a rectangular connector header designed for through-hole mounting with 4 positions at 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch. This component is classified as obsolete and serves applications in automotive, general purpose, lighting, medical, and telecommunications industries. Due to its obsolete status, equivalent substitute parts from active product lines are necessary for new designs and ongoing production requirements.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Manufacturer Part Number	0010892041
Manufacturer	Molex
Series	C-Grid 8624
Connector Type	Header, Breakaway
Contact Type	Male Pin
Pitch - Mating	0.100" (2.54mm)
Number of Positions	4
Number of Rows	2
Row Spacing - Mating	0.100" (2.54mm)
Mounting Type	Through Hole
Termination	Solder
Fastening Type	Push-Pull
Contact Shape	Square
Insulation Material	Polyester, Glass Filled
Material Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0
Insulation Color	Black
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	1 (Unlimited)
ECCN	EAR99
HTSUS	8536.69.4040

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the Molex 0010892041 are qualified based on the following critical parameters that must match or be compatible:

Mandatory Matching Parameters:

Pitch - Mating: 0.100" (2.54mm)
Number of Positions: 4
Number of Rows: 2
Row Spacing - Mating: 0.100" (2.54mm)
Connector Type: Header, Breakaway
Contact Type: Male Pin
Mounting Type: Through Hole
Termination: Solder
Fastening Type: Push-Pull
Contact Shape: Square
Insulation Height: 0.090" (2.29mm)
Material Flammability Rating: UL94 V-0
Insulation Color: Black
Moisture Sensitivity Level: 1 (Unlimited)

Allowable Variations:

Contact Length - Mating: 0.230" (5.84mm) acceptable (original: 0.240")
Contact Length - Post: 0.090" to 0.120" acceptable (original: 0.107")
Overall Contact Length: 0.410" to 0.440" acceptable (original: 0.437")
Contact Finish - Mating: Gold or Tin acceptable (original: Gold)
Contact Finish - Post: Tin or Tin-Lead acceptable (original: Tin)
Contact Material: Copper Alloy or Phosphor Bronze acceptable (original: Phosphor Bronze)
Insulation Material: Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) or Thermoplastic acceptable (original: Polyester, Glass Filled)
Operating Temperature: -65°C ~ 105°C acceptable (original: not specified)
Current Rating: 3A acceptable (original: not specified)
RoHS Status: RoHS Compliant or ROHS3 Compliant acceptable (original: ROHS3 Compliant)

All substitute parts listed are from TE Connectivity AMP Connectors AMPMODU Mod II series and maintain electrical and mechanical compatibility with the original Molex component.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	Molex 0010892041	TE 5-146259-2	TE 4-103186-0-02	TE 4-103240-0-02	TE 4-103777-0-02	TE 4-103783-0-02	TE 5-146254-2	TE 5-146256-2	TE 5-146257-2	TE 5-146258-2	TE 9-146257-0-02
Manufacturer	Molex	TE Connectivity	TE Connectivity	TE Connectivity	TE Connectivity	TE Connectivity	TE Connectivity	TE Connectivity	TE Connectivity	TE Connectivity	TE Connectivity
Series	C-Grid 8624	AMPMODU Mod II	AMPMODU Mod II	AMPMODU Mod II	AMPMODU Mod II	AMPMODU Mod II	AMPMODU Mod II	AMPMODU Mod II	AMPMODU Mod II	AMPMODU Mod II	AMPMODU Mod II
Product Status	Obsolete	Active	Obsolete	Obsolete	Obsolete	Discontinued at DiGi Electronics	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active
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)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)
Number of Positions	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Number of Rows	2	2	2	2	2	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)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)
Connector Type	Header, Breakaway	Header, Breakaway	Header, Breakaway	Header, Breakaway	Header, Breakaway	Header, Breakaway	Header, Breakaway	Header, Breakaway	Header, Breakaway	Header, Breakaway	Header, Breakaway
Contact Type	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin
Mounting Type	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole
Termination	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder
Fastening Type	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Push-Pull
Contact Length - Mating	0.240" (6.10mm)	0.230" (5.84mm)	0.230" (5.84mm)	0.230" (5.84mm)	0.230" (5.84mm)	0.230" (5.84mm)	0.230" (5.84mm)	0.230" (5.84mm)	0.230" (5.84mm)	0.230" (5.84mm)	0.230" (5.84mm)
Contact Length - Post	0.107" (2.71mm)	0.090" (2.29mm)	0.120" (3.05mm)	0.120" (3.05mm)	0.090" (2.29mm)	0.090" (2.29mm)	0.120" (3.05mm)	0.120" (3.05mm)	0.120" (3.05mm)	0.090" (2.29mm)	0.120" (3.05mm)
Overall Contact Length	0.437" (11.10mm)	0.410" (10.41mm)	0.440" (11.18mm)	0.440" (11.18mm)	0.410" (10.41mm)	0.410" (10.41mm)	0.440" (11.18mm)	0.440" (11.18mm)	0.440" (11.18mm)	0.410" (10.41mm)	0.440" (11.18mm)
Insulation Height	0.090" (2.29mm)	0.090" (2.29mm)	0.090" (2.29mm)	0.090" (2.29mm)	0.090" (2.29mm)	0.090" (2.29mm)	0.090" (2.29mm)	0.090" (2.29mm)	0.090" (2.29mm)	0.090" (2.29mm)	0.090" (2.29mm)
Contact Shape	Square	Square	Square	Square	Square	Square	Square	Square	Square	Square	Square
Contact Finish - Mating	Gold	Gold	Gold	Gold	Tin-Lead	Gold	Tin	Gold	Gold	Tin	Gold
Contact Finish - Post	Tin	Tin	Tin-Lead	Tin-Lead	Tin-Lead	Tin-Lead	Tin	Tin	Tin	Tin	Tin
Contact Material	Phosphor Bronze	Copper Alloy	Copper Alloy	Copper Alloy	Phosphor Bronze	Copper Alloy	Copper Alloy	Copper Alloy	Copper Alloy	Copper Alloy	Copper Alloy
Insulation Material	Polyester, Glass Filled	Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)	Thermoplastic	Thermoplastic	Thermoplastic	Thermoplastic	Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)	Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)	Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)	Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)	Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)
Operating Temperature	Not specified	-65°C ~ 105°C	-65°C ~ 105°C	-65°C ~ 105°C	-65°C ~ 105°C	-65°C ~ 105°C	-65°C ~ 105°C	-65°C ~ 105°C	-65°C ~ 105°C	-65°C ~ 105°C	-65°C ~ 105°C
Material Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0
Insulation Color	Black	Black	Black	Black	Black	Black	Black	Black	Black	Black	Black
Current Rating (Amps)	Not specified	3A	3A	3A	3A	3A	3A	3A	3A	3A	3A
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant	RoHS Compliant	RoHS non-compliant	RoHS non-compliant	RoHS non-compliant	RoHS non-compliant	RoHS Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	RoHS Compliant	RoHS Compliant	RoHS Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)
ECCN	EAR99	EAR99	EAR99	EAR99	EAR99	EAR99	EAR99	EAR99	EAR99	EAR99	EAR99
HTSUS	8536.69.4040	8536.69.4040	8536.69.4040	8536.69.4040	8536.69.4040	8536.69.4040	8536.69.4040	8536.69.4040	8536.69.4040	8536.69.4040	8536.69.4040

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Active Product Status Substitutes (Recommended for New Designs):

TE Connectivity parts with Active product status provide the best long-term availability and supply chain stability:

TE 5-146259-2: Active status, RoHS Compliant, Liquid Crystal Polymer insulation, Copper Alloy contacts with Gold mating finish and Tin post finish. Current rating 3A, operating temperature -65°C ~ 105°C.
TE 5-146254-2: Active status, RoHS Compliant, Liquid Crystal Polymer insulation, Copper Alloy contacts with Tin mating and post finish. Current rating 3A, operating temperature -65°C ~ 105°C. Highest inventory availability (11,020 pcs).
TE 5-146256-2: Active status, ROHS3 Compliant, Liquid Crystal Polymer insulation, Copper Alloy contacts with Gold mating finish (15.0µin thickness) and Tin post finish. Current rating 3A, operating temperature -65°C ~ 105°C. High inventory availability (18,235 pcs).
TE 5-146257-2: Active status, RoHS Compliant, Liquid Crystal Polymer insulation, Copper Alloy contacts with Gold mating finish (30.0µin thickness) and Tin post finish. Current rating 3A, operating temperature -65°C ~ 105°C.
TE 5-146258-2: Active status, RoHS Compliant, Liquid Crystal Polymer insulation, Copper Alloy contacts with Tin mating and post finish. Current rating 3A, operating temperature -65°C ~ 105°C. Highest inventory availability (18,756 pcs).
TE 9-146257-0-02: Active status, RoHS Compliant, Liquid Crystal Polymer insulation, Copper Alloy contacts with Gold mating finish (30.0µin thickness) and Tin post finish. Current rating 3A, operating temperature -65°C ~ 105°C.

Obsolete or Discontinued Substitutes (Not Recommended for New Designs):

TE 4-103186-0-02, TE 4-103240-0-02, TE 4-103777-0-02, and TE 4-103783-0-02 are classified as Obsolete or Discontinued at DiGi Electronics. These parts carry RoHS non-compliance status (except where noted) and should not be selected for new designs due to supply chain discontinuation risk.

Compliance Considerations:

For applications requiring ROHS3 Compliance specifically, select TE 5-146256-2. For general RoHS Compliance, TE 5-146254-2, TE 5-146257-2, TE 5-146258-2, TE 5-146259-2, and TE 9-146257-0-02 are suitable. The original Molex 0010892041 is ROHS3 Compliant; TE 5-146256-2 maintains this compliance level.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can TE Connectivity AMPMODU Mod II series parts directly replace the Molex 0010892041?

A: Yes. All listed TE Connectivity parts maintain the critical electrical and mechanical parameters: 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch, 4 positions in 2 rows, male pin contacts, through-hole solder termination, push-pull fastening, square contact shape, and UL94 V-0 flammability rating. Minor variations in contact length, insulation material, and contact finish are within acceptable substitution parameters for this connector category.

Q: What is the difference between the contact finish options (Gold vs. Tin)?

A: Contact finish affects corrosion resistance and mating force characteristics. Gold-plated mating contacts (TE 5-146259-2, TE 5-146256-2, TE 5-146257-2, TE 9-146257-0-02) provide superior corrosion resistance and lower contact resistance. Tin-plated mating contacts (TE 5-146254-2, TE 5-146258-2) are suitable for general-purpose applications with adequate environmental protection. Post finish (Tin or Tin-Lead) affects solder joint reliability; Tin post finish is preferred for lead-free solder processes.

Q: Why do some substitute parts have different insulation materials?

A: The original Molex 0010892041 uses Polyester Glass Filled insulation. TE Connectivity AMPMODU Mod II substitutes use either Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) or Thermoplastic insulation. Both materials meet UL94 V-0 flammability requirements and maintain the same insulation height (0.090"). LCP insulation provides superior dimensional stability and moisture resistance; Thermoplastic insulation is used in older product variants. For new designs, LCP-insulated parts (TE 5-146254-2, TE 5-146256-2, TE 5-146257-2, TE 5-146258-2, TE 5-146259-2, TE 9-146257-0-02) are preferred.

Q: What is the significance of Contact Length - Post variations?

A: Contact Length - Post ranges from 0.090" (2.29mm) to 0.120" (3.05mm) across substitute parts. This variation affects PCB insertion depth and solder joint formation. The original Molex part specifies 0.107" (2.71mm). All substitute options fall within acceptable ranges for standard PCB thicknesses (0.062" typical). Verify PCB thickness compatibility with your specific application.

Q: Are there inventory considerations for part selection?

A: Yes. TE 5-146258-2 (18,756 pcs), TE 5-146256-2 (18,235 pcs), and TE 5-146254-2 (11,020 pcs) have significantly higher inventory availability compared to other active substitutes. For high-volume production or long-term supply assurance, these parts are preferred.

Q: Which substitute part is most compatible with the original Molex 0010892041 for direct PCB replacement?

A: TE 5-146256-2 provides the closest compatibility profile: ROHS3 Compliant (matching original), Liquid Crystal Polymer insulation with equivalent performance, Gold mating contact finish, and operating temperature range of -65°C ~ 105°C. This part is Active status with high inventory availability (18,235 pcs).

Q: What is the operating temperature range for substitute parts?

A: All TE Connectivity AMPMODU Mod II substitute parts operate across -65°C ~ 105°C. The original Molex 0010892041 does not specify an operating temperature range. The TE parts' specified range covers typical industrial and automotive applications.

Q: Are RoHS compliance differences significant for part selection?

A: For applications subject to RoHS regulations, select from RoHS Compliant or ROHS3 Compliant parts. TE 5-146256-2 is ROHS3 Compliant, matching the original part's compliance level. TE 5-146254-2, TE 5-146257-2, TE 5-146258-2, TE 5-146259-2, and TE 9-146257-0-02 are RoHS Compliant. Obsolete TE parts (4-103186-0-02, 4-103240-0-02, 4-103777-0-02, 4-103783-0-02) are RoHS non-compliant and unsuitable for regulated applications.

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