Molex 0010897240 Rectangular Connector Header - Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Molex 0010897240 is a vertical rectangular connector header designed for through-hole mounting applications. This C-Grid 70280 series component features 24 positions arranged in 2 rows with 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch spacing, suitable for board-to-board or cable interconnection. The part maintains active product status with 939 units in current inventory. Equivalent and substitute parts are identified based on matching core electrical and mechanical parameters: 24-position configuration, 2-row layout, 0.100" mating pitch, through-hole solder termination, and push-pull fastening type.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Manufacturer Part Number	0010897240
Manufacturer	Molex
Series	C-Grid 70280
Product Status	Active
Connector Type	Header, Breakaway
Contact Type	Male Pin
Number of Positions	24
Number of Rows	2
Pitch - Mating	0.100" (2.54mm)
Row Spacing - Mating	0.100" (2.54mm)
Mounting Type	Through Hole
Termination	Solder
Fastening Type	Push-Pull
Contact Finish - Mating	Gold
Contact Material	Copper Alloy
Insulation Material	Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP), Glass Filled
Material Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	1 (Unlimited)

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the Molex 0010897240 are qualified based on the following core parameters that determine functional interchangeability:

Critical Matching Parameters:

Number of Positions: 24
Number of Rows: 2
Pitch - Mating: 0.100" (2.54mm)
Row Spacing - Mating: 0.100" (2.54mm)
Connector Type: Header with breakaway capability
Contact Type: Male Pin
Mounting Type: Through Hole
Termination: Solder
Fastening Type: Push-Pull
Contact Shape: Square
Insulation Color: Black
Material Flammability Rating: UL94 V-0

Allowable Variations: Substitute parts may differ in the following parameters without affecting functional compatibility:

Contact Length - Mating (range: 0.230" to 0.240")
Contact Length - Post (range: 0.090" to 0.150")
Overall Contact Length (range: 0.410" to 0.480")
Insulation Height (range: 0.090" to 0.100")
Contact Finish - Mating (Gold or Tin acceptable)
Contact Finish Thickness - Mating (range: 15.0µin to 30.0µin)
Contact Material (Copper Alloy or Phosphor Bronze acceptable)
Insulation Material (LCP, Thermoplastic acceptable)
Contact Finish - Post (Tin, Tin-Lead acceptable)
Operating Temperature range (minimum -65°C, maximum 105°C or higher)
Current Rating (3A per contact acceptable)
Product Status (Active or Obsolete acceptable for legacy designs)
RoHS Compliance Status (Compliant or non-compliant acceptable)
Packaging (Bulk or Bag acceptable)

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	Molex 0010897240	TE 4-103186-0-12	TE 4-103783-0-12	TE 6-146256-2	Amphenol 67996-124HLF	Amphenol 67996-424HLF	Amphenol 67997-124HLF	Amphenol 67997-224HLF	Amphenol 67997-424HLF	Amphenol 68602-224HLF	Amphenol 77313-101-24LF
Manufacturer	Molex	TE Connectivity AMP	TE Connectivity AMP	TE Connectivity AMP	Amphenol ICC (FCI)	Amphenol ICC (FCI)	Amphenol ICC (FCI)	Amphenol ICC (FCI)	Amphenol ICC (FCI)	Amphenol ICC (FCI)	Amphenol ICC (FCI)
Series	C-Grid 70280	AMPMODU Mod II	AMPMODU Mod II	AMPMODU Mod II	BERGSTIK® II	BERGSTIK® II	BERGSTIK® II	BERGSTIK® II	BERGSTIK® II	BERGSTIK® II	BERGSTIK®
Product Status	Active	Obsolete	Obsolete	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active
Number of Positions	24	24	24	24	24	24	24	24	24	24	24
Number of Rows	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
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)
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	Header	Header	Header	Header	Header	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)	0.120" (3.05mm)	0.090" (2.29mm)	0.120" (3.05mm)	0.095" (2.41mm)	0.095" (2.41mm)	0.120" (3.05mm)	0.120" (3.05mm)	0.120" (3.05mm)	0.150" (3.81mm)	0.095" (2.41mm)
Overall Contact Length	0.437" (11.10mm)	0.440" (11.18mm)	0.410" (10.41mm)	0.440" (11.18mm)	0.425" (10.80mm)	0.425" (10.80mm)	0.450" (11.43mm)	0.450" (11.43mm)	0.450" (11.43mm)	0.480" (12.19mm)	0.425" (10.80mm)
Insulation Height	0.090" (2.29mm)	0.090" (2.29mm)	0.090" (2.29mm)	0.090" (2.29mm)	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)
Contact Shape	Square	Square	Square	Square	Square	Square	Square	Square	Square	Square	Square
Contact Finish - Mating	Gold	Gold	Gold	Gold	Gold or Gold, GXT™	Tin	Gold or Gold, GXT™	Gold or Gold, GXT™	Tin	Gold or Gold, GXT™	Gold or Gold, GXT™
Contact Finish Thickness - Mating	30.0µin (0.76µm)	15.0µin (0.38µm)	30.0µin (0.76µm)	15.0µin (0.38µm)	30.0µin (0.76µm)	100.0µin (2.54µm)	30.0µin (0.76µm)	15.0µin (0.38µm)	100.0µin (2.54µm)	15.0µin (0.38µm)	30.0µin (0.76µm)
Contact Material	Copper Alloy	Copper Alloy	Copper Alloy	Copper Alloy	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze
Insulation Material	Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP), Glass Filled	Thermoplastic	Thermoplastic	Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)	Not specified	Not specified	Not specified	Not specified	Not specified	Not specified	Thermoplastic
Contact Finish - Post	Tin	Tin-Lead	Tin-Lead	Tin	Not specified	Tin	Not specified	Not specified	Tin	Not specified	Tin
Operating Temperature	Not specified	-65°C ~ 105°C	-65°C ~ 105°C	-65°C ~ 105°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
Current Rating (Amps)	Not specified	3A	3A	3A	3A per Contact	3A per Contact	3A	3A	3A	3A	3A per Contact
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
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant	RoHS non-compliant	RoHS non-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)
Packaging	Bulk	Bulk	Bulk	Bulk	Bag	Bag	Bag	Bag	Bag	Bag	Bulk

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Primary Recommendation - Active Status with RoHS Compliance:

TE Connectivity 6-146256-2 is the preferred substitute for new designs. This part maintains active product status, RoHS compliance, and operates across the -65°C to 105°C temperature range. The LCP insulation material matches the original specification, and the gold mating contact finish with 15.0µin thickness provides equivalent performance characteristics.

Secondary Recommendations - Active Status, Extended Temperature Range:

Amphenol ICC (FCI) BERGSTIK® II series parts (67996-124HLF, 67997-124HLF, 67997-224HLF, 67997-424HLF, 68602-224HLF, 77313-101-24LF) are active products with RoHS compliance and extended operating temperature ranges (-65°C to 125°C or -65°C to 130°C). These parts feature phosphor bronze contacts and are suitable for applications requiring higher temperature performance. The 77313-101-24LF variant offers breakaway capability matching the original design.

Legacy Design Consideration:

TE Connectivity AMPMODU Mod II series (4-103186-0-12, 4-103783-0-12) are obsolete products with RoHS non-compliance. These parts are suitable only for legacy system maintenance where original specifications must be preserved and no design changes are permitted.

Contact Finish Selection:

Gold-finished variants (67996-124HLF, 67997-124HLF, 67997-224HLF, 68602-224HLF, 77313-101-24LF) provide corrosion resistance equivalent to the original specification. Tin-finished variants (67996-424HLF, 67997-424HLF) are acceptable for applications where cost optimization is prioritized and corrosion resistance requirements are less stringent.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What determines if a connector header can substitute for the Molex 0010897240?

A: The substitute part must maintain 24 positions in a 2-row configuration with 0.100" (2.54mm) mating pitch and row spacing. The connector type must be a header with male pins, through-hole mounting, solder termination, and push-pull fastening. All substitute parts listed meet these core requirements.

Q: Can I use a substitute part with a different operating temperature range?

A: Yes. The Molex 0010897240 does not specify an operating temperature range. Substitute parts with operating temperature ranges of -65°C to 105°C or higher are acceptable. Parts with extended temperature ranges (-65°C to 125°C or -65°C to 130°C) provide additional design margin for thermal applications.

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

A: Gold-finished contacts (30.0µin or 15.0µin thickness) provide superior corrosion resistance and are recommended for applications with extended shelf life or harsh environmental exposure. Tin-finished contacts (100.0µin thickness) are acceptable for standard applications and offer cost optimization. Both finishes are electrically compatible with the original specification.

Q: Are obsolete parts acceptable substitutes?

A: Obsolete parts (TE Connectivity 4-103186-0-12 and 4-103783-0-12) are acceptable only for legacy system maintenance where design changes are not permitted. For new designs, active products are recommended to ensure long-term supply availability and compliance with current regulatory standards.

Q: What is the significance of RoHS compliance status?

A: RoHS3 compliant parts (Molex 0010897240, TE 6-146256-2, and all Amphenol ICC variants) meet current European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances regulations. RoHS non-compliant parts (TE AMPMODU Mod II series) contain lead in solder and contact finishes and are restricted for use in regulated markets. For new designs, RoHS-compliant substitutes are required.

Q: Can I mix substitute parts from different manufacturers in the same assembly?

A: Yes. All listed substitute parts maintain identical 24-position, 2-row, 0.100" pitch configurations and are mechanically and electrically interchangeable. However, for production consistency and supply chain management, using a single manufacturer source per assembly is recommended.

Q: What is the difference between breakaway and non-breakaway header types?

A: Breakaway headers (Molex 0010897240, TE 4-103186-0-12, TE 4-103783-0-12, Amphenol 77313-101-24LF) allow individual pins to be separated after assembly. Non-breakaway headers (Amphenol BERGSTIK® II series without breakaway designation) maintain rigid 24-position configuration. Both types are functionally equivalent for board-to-board connections; breakaway variants provide additional flexibility for custom pin configurations.

Q: Does packaging format (Bulk vs. Bag) affect electrical performance?

A: No. Packaging format (Bulk or Bag) affects only handling, storage, and logistics. Electrical and mechanical performance is identical regardless of packaging type. Selection should be based on production volume and inventory management requirements.

Q: What contact material differences exist between substitute parts?

A: The original Molex part uses copper alloy contacts. Substitute parts use either copper alloy (TE series) or phosphor bronze (Amphenol series). Both materials provide equivalent electrical conductivity and mechanical durability. Phosphor bronze offers slightly enhanced spring characteristics and is preferred for high-cycle mating applications.

Q: Are there any mechanical dimension differences that could affect PCB layout?

A: Contact length variations exist across substitute parts (range: 0.090" to 0.150" post length). These variations affect overall connector height and may impact PCB clearance in space-constrained designs. Verify specific connector height requirements against the substitute part's overall contact length before final selection.

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