Molex 0010894267 Rectangular Connector Header - Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Molex 0010894267 is an active-status rectangular connector header designed for through-hole, right-angle board-to-board or cable applications. This unshrouded, breakaway male pin header features 26 positions across 2 rows with 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch spacing. The connector is manufactured from copper alloy with gold-plated mating contacts and tin-plated posts, housed in a UL94 V-0 rated polyester glass-filled black insulation body. With 669 units in current stock and ROHS3 compliance, this component serves automotive, general purpose, lighting, medical, and telecommunications applications. Substitute parts are identified when equivalent electrical and mechanical parameters align with the core specifications of this connector series.

Substiute Parts

0010894267

MolexIn Stock: 6940010894267 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

4-102979-0

TE Connectivity AMP ConnectorsIn Stock: 10624-102979-0 Datasheet

MFR RecommendedRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility for rectangular connector headers is determined by strict alignment of core electrical and mechanical parameters. The following parameters establish substitution validity:

• Pitch - Mating: 0.100" (2.54mm) - must match exactly for PCB footprint compatibility
• Connector Type: Header, Breakaway - functional form factor requirement
• Contact Type: Male Pin - mating interface specification
• Mounting Type: Through Hole, Right Angle - board integration method
• Termination: Solder - assembly process compatibility
• Contact Finish - Mating: Gold - electrical performance and corrosion resistance
• Material Flammability Rating: UL94 V-0 - safety compliance baseline
• Number of Rows: 2 - physical configuration

The substitute part identified below maintains these core parameters while differing in position count (80 vs. 26 positions) and secondary specifications such as insulation material composition and contact finish thickness on posts. Position count variance does not preclude substitution when the connector series supports modular or breakaway configurations, allowing selective use of available positions.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Both the Molex 0010894267 and TE Connectivity 4-102979-0 maintain active product status and UL94 V-0 material flammability certification, establishing baseline safety compliance for both options.

The Molex 0010894267 is ROHS3 compliant, meeting current regulatory requirements for restricted substances in electrical and electronic equipment. The TE Connectivity 4-102979-0 is marked as RoHS non-compliant, which may restrict its use in applications or regions with mandatory RoHS compliance requirements.

Selection between these parts should be based on:

• Regulatory compliance requirements: ROHS3 compliance status differs between the two parts
• Position count requirements: The Molex part provides 26 positions; the TE Connectivity part provides 80 positions with breakaway capability
• Insulation material specifications: Polyester glass-filled versus thermoplastic composition
• Post contact finish: Tin versus tin-lead plating

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the TE Connectivity 4-102979-0 (80 positions) be used as a direct substitute for the Molex 0010894267 (26 positions)?

A: Both connectors share identical pitch (0.100"), row configuration (2 rows), mounting type (through-hole right-angle), and contact finish on mating surfaces (gold). The TE Connectivity part's breakaway design allows selective use of available positions. However, the higher position count requires PCB layout accommodation and may not fit existing footprints designed for 26-position headers.

Q: What is the significance of the RoHS compliance difference?

A: The Molex 0010894267 is ROHS3 compliant, meeting EU and equivalent regulatory standards for restricted hazardous substances. The TE Connectivity 4-102979-0 is RoHS non-compliant. Applications subject to RoHS requirements must use the Molex part or identify alternative compliant substitutes.

Q: How do the insulation materials differ between these connectors?

A: The Molex part uses polyester glass-filled insulation, while the TE Connectivity part uses thermoplastic insulation. Both achieve UL94 V-0 flammability rating. Material selection affects mechanical properties, temperature performance, and manufacturing processes but does not alter electrical compatibility when pitch and contact geometry remain constant.

Q: Are the contact finishes compatible for mating?

A: Both connectors feature gold-plated mating contacts (30.0µin thickness), ensuring compatible electrical contact surfaces. Post finishes differ (tin versus tin-lead), but this affects solder joint formation during assembly rather than mating interface performance.

Q: What applications are supported by the Molex 0010894267?

A: The Molex part is specified for automotive, general purpose, lighting, medical, and telecommunications applications. Application suitability should be confirmed against specific system requirements and regulatory standards for each end-use category.