Molex 0022283367 Rectangular Connector Header - Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Molex 0022283367 is a vertical rectangular connector header designed for through-hole mounting applications. This 36-position connector operates at 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch and features a shrouded single-wall design with male pin contacts. The part is classified as obsolete, making identification of active equivalent components essential for ongoing design support and procurement continuity across automotive, medical, telecommunications, and general-purpose applications.

Substiute Parts

0022283367

MolexIn Stock: 7880022283367 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

0022280367

MolexIn Stock: 10140022280367 Datasheet

MFR RecommendedRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the Molex 0022283367 is determined by strict equivalence across the following critical parameters:

• Connector Type & Contact Configuration: Header, Breakaway with Male Pin contacts
• Position Count & Pitch: 36 positions at 0.100" (2.54mm) mating pitch
• Mounting & Termination: Through-hole solder termination
• Shrouding Design: Shrouded single-wall configuration
• Contact Geometry: Square contact shape with specified mating and post lengths
• Electrical & Material Specifications: Gold-plated mating contacts, tin-plated posts, polyamide insulation, UL94 V-0 flammability rating

The Molex 0022280367 qualifies as a direct substitute based on identical alignment across all critical parameters. The substitute part maintains the same connector footprint, contact arrangement, and electrical interface while offering active product status and enhanced operational specifications.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The Molex 0022280367 is the recommended substitute for the obsolete Molex 0022283367. Both components maintain identical mechanical and electrical interface specifications, ensuring direct compatibility in existing designs without PCB or connector housing modifications.

The substitute part offers the following advantages:

• Active Product Status: The 0022280367 maintains active manufacturing status, ensuring long-term availability and supply chain continuity.
• Enhanced Specifications: Operating temperature range (-40°C ~ 105°C) and voltage rating (600VAC/DC) are explicitly defined, providing additional design documentation.
• Compliance Alignment: Both parts maintain UL94 V-0 flammability rating, RoHS compliance, and MSL 1 moisture sensitivity classification.
• Fastening Mechanism Difference: The substitute employs friction lock fastening versus push-pull on the original part. This represents a functional enhancement that does not affect mating interface compatibility.

Selection of the 0022280367 is appropriate for new designs, redesigns, and end-of-life replacement scenarios where the original part is no longer procurable.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Are the 0022283367 and 0022280367 mechanically interchangeable?

A: Yes. Both connectors share identical position counts (36), mating pitch (0.100"), contact geometry, insulation height, and mounting configuration. PCB footprints and connector housing interfaces are identical.

Q: What is the difference between push-pull and friction lock fastening?

A: Push-pull fastening (0022283367) uses a mechanical latch mechanism for mated connector retention. Friction lock fastening (0022280367) relies on contact pressure and mechanical fit. Both methods provide secure mated connections; friction lock represents a design refinement in the KK254 series evolution.

Q: Can I use the 0022280367 in a design originally specified for the 0022283367?

A: Yes. The substitute part maintains all critical electrical and mechanical parameters. No design modifications are required. The friction lock fastening mechanism is functionally equivalent for board-to-board and cable applications.

Q: Why does the substitute part specify operating temperature and voltage ratings when the original does not?

A: The original part documentation does not include these specifications. The substitute part provides complete electrical specifications. Both parts are suitable for the same application range (automotive, medical, telecommunications, general purpose).

Q: Are there any compliance or certification differences?

A: Both parts maintain UL94 V-0 flammability rating, RoHS compliance, and MSL 1 moisture sensitivity classification. ECCN and HTSUS codes are identical. No compliance barriers exist for substitution.

Q: What is the difference between the series designations (KK254, 42225 vs. KK254, 42227)?

A: Both parts belong to the Molex KK254 connector family. The secondary series numbers (42225 and 42227) indicate minor design revisions within the same product family. The 42227 revision (substitute part) represents an active production variant with enhanced specifications.

Q: Is the insulation material difference (glass-filled nylon vs. standard nylon) significant?

A: The substitute part uses standard polyamide nylon insulation without glass fill. Both materials meet UL94 V-0 flammability requirements and are suitable for the specified applications. This represents a material optimization in the active product variant.