Molex 0010892166 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Molex 0010892166 is a rectangular connector header, right-angle configuration, 16-position 2.54mm pitch, designed for through-hole board-to-board applications. This component is classified as obsolete, making equivalent and substitute parts necessary for ongoing production and maintenance requirements. The part features a breakaway header design with unshrouded construction, phosphor bronze contacts with gold mating finish, and UL94 V-0 flammability rating suitable for automotive, medical, telecommunications, and general-purpose applications.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Manufacturer Part Number	0010892166
Manufacturer	Molex
Category	Rectangular Connectors
Description	CONN HEADER R/A 16POS 2.54MM
Connector Type	Header, Breakaway
Contact Type	Male Pin
Pitch - Mating	0.100" (2.54mm)
Number of Positions	16
Number of Rows	2
Row Spacing - Mating	0.100" (2.54mm)
Mounting Type	Through Hole, Right Angle
Termination	Solder
Contact Finish - Mating	Gold
Contact Finish Thickness - Mating	30.0µin (0.76µm)
Contact Finish - Post	Tin
Contact Material	Phosphor Bronze
Insulation Material	Polyester, Glass Filled
Material Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0
Insulation Color	Black
Product Status	Obsolete
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	1 (Unlimited)

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution for the Molex 0010892166 is determined by strict equivalence across the following critical parameters:

Core Electrical & Mechanical Compatibility:

Pitch - Mating: 0.100" (2.54mm)
Number of Positions: 16
Number of Rows: 2
Row Spacing - Mating: 0.100" (2.54mm)
Connector Type: Header with breakaway capability
Contact Type: Male Pin
Mounting Type: Through Hole, Right Angle
Termination: Solder
Contact Material: Phosphor Bronze
Material Flammability Rating: UL94 V-0

Acceptable Variations:

Contact Finish - Mating: Gold or Tin (both acceptable for signal-level applications)
Contact Finish Thickness - Mating: 15.0µin to 100.0µin (0.38µm to 2.54µm)
Contact Length - Mating: 0.230" to 0.268" (5.84mm to 6.80mm)
Contact Length - Post: 0.100" to 0.120" (2.54mm to 3.05mm)
Insulation Material: Polyester Glass Filled or Thermoplastic
Insulation Height: 0.190" to 0.200" (4.83mm to 5.08mm)
Product Status: Active preferred over Obsolete

All substitute parts listed are manufactured by Amphenol ICC (FCI) and belong to either the BERGSTIK® or BERGSTIK® II series, both active product lines with full RoHS compliance and MSL 1 rating.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	Molex 0010892166	68021-116HLF	68021-216HLF	68021-416HLF	77317-103-16LF	77317-104-16LF	77317-112-16LF	77317-404-16LF	77317-412-16LF	77317-804-16LF	77317-812-16LF
Manufacturer	Molex	Amphenol ICC (FCI)	Amphenol ICC (FCI)	Amphenol ICC (FCI)	Amphenol ICC (FCI)	Amphenol ICC (FCI)	Amphenol ICC (FCI)	Amphenol ICC (FCI)	Amphenol ICC (FCI)	Amphenol ICC (FCI)	Amphenol ICC (FCI)
Series	C-Grid 70203	BERGSTIK® II	BERGSTIK® II	BERGSTIK® II	BERGSTIK®	BERGSTIK®	BERGSTIK®	BERGSTIK®	BERGSTIK®	BERGSTIK®	BERGSTIK®
Product Status	Obsolete	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active	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	16	16	16	16	16	16	16	16	16	16	16
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	Header	Header	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, Right Angle	Through Hole, Right Angle	Through Hole, Right Angle	Through Hole, Right Angle	Through Hole, Right Angle	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	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder
Contact Finish - Mating	Gold	Gold or Gold, GXT™	Gold or Gold, GXT™	Tin	Gold, GXT™	Gold, GXT™	Gold, GXT™	Tin	Tin	Gold, GXT™	Gold, GXT™
Contact Finish Thickness - Mating	30.0µin (0.76µm)	30.0µin (0.76µm)	15.0µin (0.38µm)	100.0µin (2.54µm)	30.0µin (0.76µm)	30.0µin (0.76µm)	30.0µin (0.76µm)	78.7µin (2.00µm)	78.7µin (2.00µm)	15.0µin (0.38µm)	15.0µin (0.38µm)
Contact Finish - Post	Tin	Not specified	Not specified	Tin	Tin	Tin	Tin	Tin	Tin	Tin	Tin
Contact Material	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze
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)	0.268" (6.80mm)	0.230" (5.84mm)	0.268" (6.80mm)	0.230" (5.84mm)	0.268" (6.80mm)
Contact Length - Post	0.110" (2.79mm)	0.120" (3.05mm)	0.120" (3.05mm)	0.120" (3.05mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.120" (3.05mm)	0.120" (3.05mm)	0.120" (3.05mm)	0.120" (3.05mm)	0.120" (3.05mm)	0.120" (3.05mm)
Insulation Height	0.200" (5.08mm)	0.190" (4.83mm)	0.190" (4.83mm)	0.190" (4.83mm)	0.190" (4.83mm)	0.190" (4.83mm)	0.190" (4.83mm)	0.190" (4.83mm)	0.190" (4.83mm)	0.190" (4.83mm)	0.190" (4.83mm)
Insulation Material	Polyester, Glass Filled	Not specified	Not specified	Not specified	Thermoplastic	Thermoplastic	Thermoplastic	Thermoplastic	Thermoplastic	Thermoplastic	Thermoplastic
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
Operating Temperature	Not specified	-65°C ~ 125°C	-65°C ~ 125°C	-65°C ~ 125°C	-65°C ~ 130°C	-65°C ~ 130°C	-65°C ~ 130°C	-65°C ~ 130°C	-65°C ~ 130°C	-65°C ~ 130°C	-65°C ~ 130°C
Current Rating (Amps)	Not specified	3A per Contact	3A per Contact	3A per Contact	3A per Contact	3A per Contact	3A per Contact	3A per Contact	3A per Contact	3A per Contact	3A per Contact
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant	RoHS Compliant	RoHS Compliant	RoHS Compliant	RoHS Compliant	RoHS Compliant	RoHS Compliant	RoHS 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)

Engineering Selection Recommendations

All listed substitute parts are functionally equivalent to the Molex 0010892166 for board-to-board header applications with 16-position 2.54mm pitch configuration. The primary advantage of substitution is product status: all alternatives are active production items from Amphenol ICC (FCI), eliminating obsolescence risk.

BERGSTIK® II Series (68021 variants): These parts offer the most direct substitution path with active product status and full RoHS compliance. The 68021-116HLF and 68021-216HLF variants feature gold mating finish matching the original specification, while 68021-416HLF provides tin finish for cost-optimized applications. All three maintain UL94 V-0 flammability rating and MSL 1 moisture sensitivity classification.

BERGSTIK® Series (77317 variants): These parts provide extended operating temperature range (-65°C to 130°C versus -65°C to 125°C for BERGSTIK® II) and breakaway header configuration matching the original design. Multiple contact finish options are available: gold-plated variants (77317-103-16LF, 77317-104-16LF, 77317-112-16LF, 77317-804-16LF, 77317-812-16LF) and tin-plated variants (77317-404-16LF, 77317-412-16LF). Contact length variations accommodate different PCB thickness requirements.

All substitute parts maintain phosphor bronze contact material, UL94 V-0 flammability rating, and MSL 1 classification. RoHS compliance is confirmed for all alternatives. Selection between variants should be based on specific application requirements for contact finish (gold versus tin), contact length (mating and post), and operating temperature envelope.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I directly replace Molex 0010892166 with any of the listed Amphenol ICC (FCI) parts?

A: Yes. All listed parts are electrically and mechanically equivalent for board-to-board header applications. They share identical pitch (2.54mm), position count (16), row configuration (2 rows), contact material (phosphor bronze), and flammability rating (UL94 V-0). The primary differences are contact finish options and minor dimensional variations in contact length.

Q: What is the difference between BERGSTIK® and BERGSTIK® II series?

A: BERGSTIK® II (68021 variants) is the newer active product line with operating temperature range of -65°C to 125°C. BERGSTIK® (77317 variants) is the established series with extended operating temperature to -65°C to 130°C and breakaway header configuration. Both series are fully RoHS compliant and MSL 1 rated. Selection depends on application temperature requirements and whether breakaway functionality is needed.

Q: What is the significance of contact finish options (gold versus tin)?

A: Contact finish affects corrosion resistance and mating durability. Gold-plated contacts (30.0µin or 15.0µin thickness) provide superior corrosion resistance and are preferred for high-reliability applications. Tin-plated contacts (78.7µin to 100.0µin thickness) are suitable for general-purpose applications and offer cost optimization. Both finishes are acceptable for signal-level connections in this connector class.

Q: Do all substitute parts have the same contact length?

A: No. Contact length variations exist across the product range. Mating contact length ranges from 0.230" to 0.268" (5.84mm to 6.80mm), and post contact length ranges from 0.100" to 0.120" (2.54mm to 3.05mm). These variations accommodate different PCB thicknesses and mating depths. Verify your specific PCB thickness requirement before selection.

Q: Are all substitute parts RoHS compliant?

A: Yes. All listed Amphenol ICC (FCI) parts are RoHS compliant. The original Molex part is ROHS3 compliant, while all substitutes are RoHS compliant, meeting or exceeding the original specification.

Q: What is the packaging difference between BERGSTIK® II and BERGSTIK® variants?

A: BERGSTIK® II parts are supplied in bag packaging. BERGSTIK® parts are supplied in bulk packaging. This affects handling and storage but does not impact electrical or mechanical performance. Moisture sensitivity level remains MSL 1 (Unlimited) for all variants.

Q: Can I use 77317-112-16LF or 77317-412-16LF if my application requires longer mating contact length?

A: Yes. These variants feature 0.268" (6.80mm) mating contact length compared to 0.230" (5.84mm) in other options. This longer contact length accommodates thicker PCB assemblies or applications requiring deeper mating engagement. Verify your specific mating depth requirement before selection.

Q: Are there any current or voltage rating differences between the original and substitute parts?

A: The original Molex 0010892166 does not specify current or voltage ratings. All Amphenol ICC (FCI) substitutes are rated for 3A per contact and 110V. These ratings exceed typical signal-level applications and are suitable for the same use cases as the original part.

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