Equivalent & Substitute Parts for Molex 0050291908 Rectangular Connector

Part Overview

Molex 0050291908 is an active rectangular connector header belonging to the KK396, 41792 series. It features a through-hole, right-angle mounting with 6 positions on a single row, each spaced at a 0.156" (3.96mm) pitch. The connector type is a shrouded header with friction lock, designed for board-to-board or cable applications in automotive, general purpose, industrial, medical, and telecommunications sectors.

When alternate part numbers are required, such as in scenarios of supply chain disruption or inventory optimization, suitable substitutes must be selected based on matching electrical, mechanical, and compliance specifications strictly within the defined category and parameters.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Manufacturer	Molex
Category	Rectangular Connectors
Series	KK396, 41792
Description	Connector Header Through Hole, Right Angle 6 position 0.156" (3.96mm)
Connector Type	Header
Contact Type	Male Pin
Pitch - Mating	0.156" (3.96mm)
Number of Positions	6
Number of Rows	1
Style	Board to Board or Cable
Shrouding	Shrouded - 1 Wall
Mounting Type	Through Hole, Right Angle
Termination	Solder
Fastening Type	Friction Lock
Contact Length - Mating	0.450" (11.43mm)
Contact Length - Post	0.156" (3.96mm)
Insulation Height	0.394" (10.00mm)
Contact Shape	Square
Contact Finish - Mating	Tin
Contact Finish Thickness - Mating	60.0µin (1.52µm)
Contact Finish - Post	Tin
Contact Material	-
Insulation Material	Polyester, Glass Filled
Material Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0
Insulation Color	Natural
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant
MSL	1 (Unlimited)
REACH Status	REACH Unaffected
ECCN	EAR99

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute rectangular connectors are grouped strictly by matching key parameters required for cross-compatibility within the connector header category. For Molex 0050291908, substitution is permitted only if the following criteria are met: identical connector type, pitch, number of positions, row count, mounting type, termination method, shrouding, contact type, insulation material and rating, and compliance certifications. Each substitute part listed here satisfies these parameters as defined by the product datasheet and material properties.

Parameter Comparison

Manufacturer Part Number	Manufacturer	Series	Description	Connector Type	Contact Type	Pitch - Mating	Number of Positions	Number of Rows	Style	Shrouding	Mounting Type	Termination	Fastening Type	Contact Length - Mating	Contact Length - Post	Insulation Height	Contact Shape	Contact Finish - Mating	Contact Finish Thickness - Mating	Contact Finish - Post	Insulation Material	Material Flammability Rating	Insulation Color	RoHS Status	MSL	REACH Status	ECCN
0050291908	Molex	KK396, 41792	Header Through Hole, Right Angle 6 position 0.156" (3.96mm)	Header	Male Pin	0.156" (3.96mm)	6	1	Board to Board or Cable	Shrouded - 1 Wall	Through Hole, Right Angle	Solder	Friction Lock	0.450" (11.43mm)	0.156" (3.96mm)	0.394" (10.00mm)	Square	Tin	60.0µin (1.52µm)	Tin	Polyester, Glass Filled	UL94 V-0	Natural	ROHS3 Compliant	1 (Unlimited)	REACH Unaffected	EAR99
0026645060	Molex	KK396, 42492	Header Through Hole, Right Angle 6 position 0.156" (3.96mm)	Header	Male Pin	0.156" (3.96mm)	6	1	Board to Board or Cable	Shrouded - 1 Wall	Through Hole, Right Angle	Solder	Friction Lock	0.450" (11.43mm)	0.156" (3.96mm)	0.394" (10.00mm)	Square	Tin	60.0µin (1.52µm)	Tin	Polyester	UL94 V-0	Natural	ROHS3 Compliant	1 (Unlimited)	REACH Unaffected	EAR99
0026605060	Molex	KK396, 41792	Header Through Hole, Right Angle 6 position 0.156" (3.96mm)	Header	Male Pin	0.156" (3.96mm)	6	1	Board to Board or Cable	Shrouded - 1 Wall	Through Hole, Right Angle	Solder	Friction Lock	0.450" (11.43mm)	0.156" (3.96mm)	0.394" (10.00mm)	Square	Tin	60.0µin (1.52µm)	Tin	Polyester, Glass Filled	UL94 V-0	Natural	ROHS3 Compliant	1 (Unlimited)	REACH Unaffected	EAR99

Engineering Selection Recommendations

All listed alternatives (Molex 0026645060 and 0026605060) are active, ROHS3 compliant, REACH unaffected, and have unlimited moisture sensitivity level (MSL 1). Each substitute maintains EAR99 export control classification. Product selection can be carried out based strictly on part status and compliance certifications, matching application sector and inventory requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What parameters must match for substituting Molex 0050291908 in a design?
A: Connector type, pitch, number of positions, row count, mounting type, termination method, shrouding, contact type, insulation material and rating, and all compliance certifications must match.

Q: Are all substitutes RoHS compliant?
A: The substitute part numbers 0026645060 and 0026605060 are ROHS3 compliant as specified.

Q: Does insulation material difference affect compatibility?
A: Substitution is valid as long as the insulation meets the required flammability rating and physical dimensions specified.

Q: Can I select substitute parts for the same application sectors?
A: Each alternative part is categorized under automotive, general purpose, industrial, medical, and telecommunications applications.

Q: Is packaging type important in substitution?
A: Packaging for all referenced parts is bulk, matching the main part packaging specification for consistent handling in production environments.

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