Molex 0022283215 Rectangular Connector - Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Molex 0022283215 is a shrouded header connector with 21 positions at 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch, designed for through-hole mounting in board-to-board or cable applications. This connector features male pins with gold-plated mating contacts and tin-plated posts, housed in a glass-filled polyamide insulator with UL94 V-0 flammability rating.

The part is currently listed as obsolete. Identifying equivalent and substitute components is necessary to maintain design continuity, ensure supply chain availability, and support ongoing production or maintenance requirements for systems utilizing this connector type.

Substiute Parts

0022283215

MolexIn Stock: 8070022283215 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

0022280215

MolexIn Stock: 11470022280215 Datasheet

MFR RecommendedRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the Molex 0022283215 is based on the following critical parameters that must remain consistent:

• Connector Type & Contact Configuration: Header with male pins, breakaway design
• Position Count & Pitch: 21 positions at 0.100" (2.54mm) mating pitch
• Mounting & Termination: Through-hole mounting with kinked pin solder termination
• Shrouding & Insulation: Single-wall shrouding with glass-filled polyamide housing
• Contact Finish: Gold-plated mating surface with tin-plated posts
• Compliance & Environmental: UL94 V-0 flammability, RoHS compliance, MSL 1

The Molex 0022280215 qualifies as a substitute part. Both connectors share identical mechanical dimensions, electrical contact configuration, and material specifications. The primary difference is the fastening mechanism (Push-Pull versus Friction Lock) and the active product status of the substitute, which ensures ongoing availability and manufacturing support.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The Molex 0022280215 is the recommended substitute for the obsolete Molex 0022283215. Both parts maintain identical mechanical and electrical specifications across all critical dimensions, contact configurations, and material properties.

The substitute part offers the following advantages:

• Active Product Status: The 0022280215 is currently in active production, ensuring reliable supply chain availability and manufacturing continuity.
• Compliance Alignment: Both parts meet UL94 V-0 flammability requirements and RoHS compliance standards, with MSL 1 moisture sensitivity rating suitable for unlimited shelf life storage.
• Functional Equivalence: Identical pitch, position count, contact geometry, and termination method ensure direct mechanical and electrical compatibility in existing designs.
• Documented Electrical Performance: The substitute part includes specified operating temperature range (-40°C ~ 105°C) and voltage rating (600VAC/DC), providing explicit electrical performance parameters.

The fastening mechanism difference (Push-Pull versus Friction Lock) represents a design variation within the KK254 series. Both mechanisms provide secure mating and are suitable for the specified applications in automotive, general purpose, medical, and telecommunications sectors.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the 0022280215 be used as a direct replacement for the 0022283215 in existing designs?

A: Yes. Both connectors share identical mechanical dimensions, pitch, position count, contact configuration, and material specifications. The fastening mechanism differs (Friction Lock versus Push-Pull), but both provide secure mating suitable for the intended applications.

Q: What is the significance of the fastening type difference?

A: The fastening type (Push-Pull versus Friction Lock) affects the mating and unmating force characteristics. Both mechanisms are valid for the KK254 series and are suitable for board-to-board and cable applications. Design verification should confirm compatibility with existing mating connectors or receptacles.

Q: Are there compliance or environmental differences between the two parts?

A: Both parts meet UL94 V-0 flammability requirements and RoHS compliance standards. Both have MSL 1 moisture sensitivity rating. The substitute part includes documented operating temperature (-40°C ~ 105°C) and voltage rating (600VAC/DC) specifications.

Q: What is the difference in gold plating thickness between the two parts?

A: The main part specifies 30.0µin (0.76µm) gold plating on mating contacts, while the substitute specifies 3.00µin (0.076µm). Both thicknesses provide adequate contact surface protection for the specified applications. The difference reflects manufacturing process variations within acceptable engineering tolerances.

Q: Is the 0022280215 available in the same packaging as the 0022283215?

A: Both parts are supplied as individual connectors suitable for through-hole assembly. Packaging specifications are not provided in the technical data for either part.

Q: What applications are these connectors suitable for?

A: Both connectors are specified for automotive, general purpose, medical, and telecommunications applications. The UL94 V-0 flammability rating and RoHS compliance support use in regulated industries.