Molex 0015453530 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Molex 0015453530 is a 30-position receptacle connector with 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch, designed for surface mount applications. This connector features gold-plated mating contacts, push-pull fastening, and board guide functionality. The part is currently active in production with 651 units in stock. Equivalent and substitute parts are identified to provide design flexibility, support supply chain continuity, and accommodate specific application requirements such as RoHS compliance or alternative mechanical features.

Substiute Parts

0015453530

MolexIn Stock: 7090015453530 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

1-147102-5

TE Connectivity AMP ConnectorsIn Stock: 9491-147102-5 Datasheet

MFR RecommendedRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility for the Molex 0015453530 is determined by the following critical parameters:

• Connector type must be receptacle
• Position count must be 30
• Mating pitch must be 0.100" (2.54mm)
• Number of rows must be 2
• Mounting type must be surface mount
• Contact type must be female socket
• Termination must be solder
• Fastening type must be push-pull
• Contact finish at mating interface must be gold

The TE Connectivity AMP Connectors part 1-147102-5 meets all substitution criteria. Both connectors share identical electrical and mechanical mating characteristics, enabling direct functional replacement in board-to-board and cable applications.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Both connectors are active products suitable for production use. The Molex 0015453530 is ROHS3 compliant and carries REACH unaffected status, making it the preferred choice for applications subject to environmental regulations. The TE Connectivity 1-147102-5 is RoHS non-compliant and REACH affected, limiting its use to applications without regulatory compliance requirements.

The Molex part supports a higher current rating of 2.5A compared to the TE Connectivity part at 2A. The TE Connectivity connector offers an extended operating temperature range of -65°C to 125°C versus the Molex range of -40°C to 105°C, and provides thicker gold plating at the mating interface (30.0µin versus 15.0µin).

Selection should be based on regulatory compliance needs, current requirements, and operating temperature specifications of the target application.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the TE Connectivity 1-147102-5 directly replace the Molex 0015453530 in existing designs?

A: Yes, from a mating and electrical standpoint. Both connectors share identical pitch, position count, row configuration, and push-pull fastening. However, the TE Connectivity part has a lower insulation height (0.265" versus 0.368"), which may affect PCB layout and clearance. Verify mechanical fit in your specific application.

Q: What are the key differences between these two connectors?

A: The primary differences are RoHS compliance status (Molex is compliant, TE Connectivity is not), current rating (2.5A versus 2A), operating temperature range (-40°C to 105°C versus -65°C to 125°C), and mating contact gold plating thickness (15.0µin versus 30.0µin).

Q: Which connector should I use for a new design?

A: If your application requires RoHS3 compliance or REACH compliance, use the Molex 0015453530. If your application requires extended temperature operation below -40°C or above 105°C, the TE Connectivity 1-147102-5 may be considered, subject to regulatory requirements.

Q: Are there packaging differences between these connectors?

A: The Molex part is supplied in trays. Packaging information for the TE Connectivity part was not provided in the available data.

Q: What is the significance of the different gold plating thicknesses?

A: The TE Connectivity connector has thicker gold plating (30.0µin) at the mating interface compared to the Molex part (15.0µin). Thicker plating generally provides enhanced wear resistance and contact durability in high-cycle mating applications.