Molex 0334820609 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Molex 0334820609 is a 6-position rectangular connector housing (plug) with 4.60mm pitch, designed for crimp termination in free-hanging inline applications. This connector belongs to the MX150 33482 series and features a green color with sealed design and male blade contacts.

The 0334820609 is classified as obsolete. Identifying equivalent and substitute parts is necessary to maintain design continuity, ensure supply chain availability, and support ongoing production or maintenance requirements for systems utilizing this connector housing.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Manufacturer Part Number	0334820609
Manufacturer	Molex
Series	MX150 33482
Category	Rectangular Connectors
Connector Type	Plug
Contact Type	Male Blade
Number of Positions	6
Pitch	0.138" (4.60mm)
Number of Rows	2
Mounting Type	Free Hanging (In-Line)
Contact Termination	Crimp
Fastening Type	Locking Ramp
Product Status	Obsolete
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	1 (Unlimited)

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the Molex 0334820609 are identified based on strict parametric equivalence within the MX150 33482 series. The following electrical and mechanical parameters must remain constant for substitution validity:

Connector type: Plug
Contact type: Male Blade
Number of positions: 6
Pitch: 0.138" (4.60mm)
Number of rows: 2
Mounting type: Free Hanging (In-Line)
Contact termination: Crimp
Fastening type: Locking Ramp
RoHS compliance: ROHS3 Compliant
MSL rating: 1 (Unlimited)

The substitute parts identified (0334823609, 0334823601, 0334823602) maintain all critical electrical and mechanical parameters. Variations in color (green vs. gray) and product status (obsolete vs. active) do not affect functional interchangeability within the connector housing category.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	0334820609 (Main)	0334823609 (Direct Substitute)	0334823601 (Parametric Equivalent)	0334823602 (Parametric Equivalent)
Manufacturer	Molex	Molex	Molex	Molex
Series	MX150 33482	MX150 33482	MX150 33482	MX150 33482
Connector Type	Plug	Plug	Plug	Plug
Contact Type	Male Blade	Male Blade	Male Blade	Male Blade
Number of Positions	6	6	6	6
Pitch	0.138" (4.60mm)	0.138" (4.60mm)	0.138" (4.60mm)	0.138" (4.60mm)
Number of Rows	2	2	2	2
Mounting Type	Free Hanging (In-Line)	Free Hanging (In-Line)	Free Hanging (In-Line)	Free Hanging (In-Line)
Contact Termination	Crimp	Crimp	Crimp	Crimp
Fastening Type	Locking Ramp	Locking Ramp	Locking Ramp	Locking Ramp
Color	Green	Green	Gray	Gray
Features	Sealed	Not specified	Sealed	Sealed
Product Status	Obsolete	Active	Active	Active
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant
MSL Rating	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)

Engineering Selection Recommendations

0334823609 is the primary direct substitute. It maintains identical electrical and mechanical specifications with active product status and ROHS3 compliance. This part is recommended for new designs and ongoing production requiring the green connector housing variant.

0334823601 and 0334823602 are parametric equivalents suitable for applications where color variation is acceptable. Both parts are active, ROHS3 compliant, and feature sealed design. These gray variants provide equivalent functional performance and are available in higher inventory quantities (6343 and 7808 units respectively), supporting supply chain continuity.

All substitute parts maintain the same operating temperature range (-40°C to 150°C), insulation material composition (Polyamide/Nylon with glass fill and Syndiotactic Polystyrene), and compliance certifications as the original part.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can 0334823609 be used as a direct replacement for 0334820609?

A: Yes. The 0334823609 maintains identical electrical and mechanical parameters including connector type, contact configuration, pitch, mounting method, and termination type. The primary difference is product status (active vs. obsolete), making it the recommended direct substitute.

Q: What is the difference between the green (0334823609) and gray (0334823601, 0334823602) variants?

A: The functional and electrical specifications are identical. The difference is cosmetic (color) and does not affect connector performance, compatibility, or interchangeability. Selection between green and gray variants depends on application requirements and design specifications.

Q: Are the parametric equivalents (0334823601, 0334823602) interchangeable with the main part?

A: Yes, within the constraints of color specification. Both parts maintain all critical electrical and mechanical parameters: 6 positions, 4.60mm pitch, 2-row configuration, crimp termination, and locking ramp fastening. If color is not a design constraint, these parts are fully interchangeable.

Q: What does "Contacts Not Included" mean?

A: The connector housing is supplied without pre-installed contacts. Contacts must be sourced separately and crimped into the housing during assembly. This applies to all parts in this comparison.

Q: Are all substitute parts ROHS3 compliant?

A: Yes. The main part (0334820609) and all substitute parts (0334823609, 0334823601, 0334823602) are ROHS3 compliant with MSL rating of 1 (Unlimited), meeting regulatory requirements for electronic component use.

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