Molex 0010897300 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Molex 0010897300 is a vertical rectangular connector header with 30 positions at 2.54mm pitch, designed for through-hole board-to-board or cable applications. This connector features a breakaway design with unshrouded configuration and is classified as Active product status. The part is RoHS3 compliant and suitable for automotive, general purpose, lighting, medical, and telecommunications applications. Substitute parts are identified based on matching electrical and mechanical specifications within the rectangular connector category.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Connector Type	Header, Breakaway
Contact Type	Male Pin
Pitch - Mating	0.100" (2.54mm)
Number of Positions	30
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	Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP), Glass Filled
Material Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0
Insulation Color	Black
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	1 (Unlimited)

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the Molex 0010897300 are qualified based on the following critical parameters that must match or remain compatible:

Connector Type: Header, Breakaway
Contact Type: Male Pin
Pitch - Mating: 0.100" (2.54mm)
Number of Positions: 30
Number of Rows: 2
Row Spacing - Mating: 0.100" (2.54mm)
Mounting Type: Through Hole
Termination: Solder
Fastening Type: Push-Pull
Contact Shape: Square
Material Flammability Rating: UL94 V-0
Insulation Color: Black

Variations in contact length, contact finish thickness, insulation material composition, and operating temperature ranges are acceptable within the substitute group, provided the core mating and mechanical interfaces remain identical. All substitute parts maintain the same 30-position, 2-row configuration with 2.54mm pitch spacing.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	Molex 0010897300	TE 6-146257-5	TE 4-103186-0-15	Amphenol 77313-101-30LF	Amphenol 77313-801-30LF	Sullins PBC15DAAN	Sullins PBC15DADN	Sullins PEC15DAAN
Connector Type	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
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)
Number of Positions	30	30	30	30	30	30	30	30
Number of Rows	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)
Mounting Type	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
Fastening Type	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Push-Pull
Contact Shape	Square	Square	Square	Square	Square	Square	Square	Square
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)
Contact Length - Post	0.107" (2.71mm)	0.120" (3.05mm)	0.120" (3.05mm)	0.095" (2.41mm)	0.095" (2.41mm)	0.120" (3.05mm)	0.420" (10.67mm)	0.120" (3.05mm)
Overall Contact Length	0.437" (11.10mm)	0.440" (11.18mm)	0.440" (11.18mm)	0.425" (10.80mm)	0.425" (10.80mm)	0.450" (11.43mm)	0.750" (19.05mm)	0.450" (11.43mm)
Insulation Height	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)
Contact Finish - Mating	Gold	Gold	Gold	Gold or Gold, GXT™	Gold or Gold, GXT™	Gold	Gold	Tin
Contact Finish Thickness - Mating	30.0µin (0.76µm)	30.0µin (0.76µm)	15.0µin (0.38µm)	30.0µin (0.76µm)	15.0µin (0.38µm)	10.0µin (0.25µm)	10.0µin (0.25µm)	100.0µin (2.54µm)
Contact Finish - Post	Tin	Tin	Tin-Lead	Tin	Tin	Tin	Tin	Tin
Contact Material	Copper Alloy	Copper Alloy	Copper Alloy	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze
Insulation Material	Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP), Glass Filled	Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)	Thermoplastic	Thermoplastic	Thermoplastic	Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)	Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)	Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)
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
Insulation Color	Black	Black	Black	Black	Black	Black	Black	Black
Operating Temperature	Not specified	-65°C ~ 105°C	-65°C ~ 105°C	-65°C ~ 130°C	-65°C ~ 130°C	-65°C ~ 125°C	-65°C ~ 125°C	-65°C ~ 125°C
Current Rating (Amps)	Not specified	3A	3A	3A per Contact	3A per Contact	3A	3A	3A
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant	RoHS Compliant	RoHS non-compliant	RoHS Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Product Status	Active	Active	Obsolete	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active

Engineering Selection Recommendations

For applications requiring ROHS3 compliance and active product status, the following substitutes are recommended:

Primary Substitutes (Active, ROHS3 Compliant):

TE Connectivity 6-146257-5: Active status, RoHS compliant, operating temperature -65°C to 105°C, 3A current rating
Amphenol ICC 77313-801-30LF: Active status, ROHS3 compliant, operating temperature -65°C to 130°C, 3A per contact rating
Sullins PBC15DAAN: Active status, ROHS3 compliant, operating temperature -65°C to 125°C, 3A current rating
Sullins PBC15DADN: Active status, ROHS3 compliant, operating temperature -65°C to 125°C, 3A current rating, extended post length (0.420")
Sullins PEC15DAAN: Active status, ROHS3 compliant, operating temperature -65°C to 125°C, 3A current rating, tin mating finish

Secondary Substitute (Active, RoHS Compliant, Not ROHS3):

Amphenol ICC 77313-101-30LF: Active status, RoHS compliant, operating temperature -65°C to 130°C, 3A per contact rating

Not Recommended for New Designs:

TE Connectivity 4-103186-0-15: Obsolete product status, RoHS non-compliant

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I substitute the Molex 0010897300 with any of the listed parts? A: All listed parts share the same core mating interface: 30 positions, 2 rows, 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch, through-hole solder termination, and push-pull fastening. Physical compatibility is maintained across the group. For new designs, select only parts with Active product status and ROHS3 compliance.

Q: What is the difference between the Amphenol 77313-101-30LF and 77313-801-30LF? A: Both are from the BERGSTIK® series with identical mating interfaces. The primary difference is contact finish thickness on the mating surface: 77313-101-30LF has 30.0µin (0.76µm) gold plating, while 77313-801-30LF has 15.0µin (0.38µm). Both operate at -65°C to 130°C and carry 3A per contact.

Q: Why does the Sullins PBC15DADN have a longer post length? A: The PBC15DADN features a contact post length of 0.420" (10.67mm) compared to 0.120" (3.05mm) on other variants. This extended length accommodates applications requiring deeper board penetration or specific PCB stackup configurations while maintaining the same mating interface.

Q: Is the TE Connectivity 4-103186-0-15 suitable for new designs? A: No. This part is classified as Obsolete and is RoHS non-compliant. It is listed for reference only for legacy system maintenance. For new designs, select from Active status parts with ROHS3 compliance.

Q: What are the key differences in insulation material across substitutes? A: The Molex 0010897300 uses Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) with glass fill. Substitute parts use either LCP without glass fill (TE 6-146257-5), Thermoplastic (TE 4-103186-0-15, Amphenol series), or Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) (Sullins series). All maintain UL94 V-0 flammability rating and black insulation color.

Q: Do all substitutes support the same operating temperature range? A: No. The Molex 0010897300 does not specify an operating temperature range. Substitutes range from -65°C to 105°C (TE 6-146257-5) to -65°C to 130°C (Amphenol series). Select based on your application's thermal requirements.

Q: Are there compliance differences I should consider? A: Yes. The Molex 0010897300 is ROHS3 compliant. Most substitutes are also ROHS3 compliant or RoHS compliant. The TE 4-103186-0-15 is RoHS non-compliant and should not be used in regulated applications. Verify compliance requirements for your specific application.

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