Molex 0349601210 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Molex 0349601210 is a rectangular connector header designed for through-hole mounting in board-to-cable/wire applications. This connector features 76 positions arranged in a 38 x 2 configuration with shrouded 4-wall design and latch lock fastening. The part is classified as obsolete, making identification of suitable substitute components essential for ongoing system support and new design implementations.

Substiute Parts

0349601210

MolexIn Stock: 9100349601210 Datasheet

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0349601211

MolexIn Stock: 9280349601211 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution for the Molex 0349601210 is evaluated based on the following critical parameters that define functional compatibility:

Series Compatibility: Both the main part and substitute remain within the Molex Mini50 34960 series, ensuring mechanical and electrical alignment within the same connector family.

Connector Type & Style: Both parts function as headers for board-to-cable/wire connections with shrouded 4-wall design, maintaining the same interface topology.

Mounting & Termination: Through-hole mounting is preserved. The substitute supports both press-fit and solder termination, providing flexibility beyond the main part's solder-only specification.

Position Configuration: The main part provides 76 positions (38 x 2) across 3 rows. The substitute offers 38 positions across 2 rows, representing a reduced-capacity variant within the same series architecture.

Compliance & Reliability: Both parts maintain ROHS3 compliance and MSL 1 rating, ensuring equivalent environmental and handling requirements.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The Molex 0349601211 is designated as the manufacturer-recommended substitute for the obsolete 0349601210. Both parts maintain ROHS3 compliance and identical MSL ratings, ensuring equivalent environmental qualification and handling requirements.

The substitute part is currently in active production status, providing assured long-term availability compared to the obsolete main part. The 0349601211 operates within the same Mini50 34960 series architecture, preserving mechanical and electrical compatibility within the connector family.

Key differences in position count (76 vs. 38) and row configuration (3 vs. 2) must be evaluated against specific application requirements. The substitute's support for both press-fit and solder termination provides additional assembly flexibility. Fastening mechanism differs from latch lock to push-pull, requiring mechanical interface verification in the target application.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the Molex 0349601211 directly replace the 0349601210 in existing designs?

A: Direct replacement depends on application-specific requirements. Both parts share the same series, shrouding design, and compliance certifications. However, the reduced position count (38 vs. 76), different row configuration (2 vs. 3), and fastening mechanism change (push-pull vs. latch lock) require verification against your circuit board layout and mating connector specifications.

Q: What is the significance of the position count difference?

A: The main part provides 76 positions in a 38 x 2 arrangement across 3 rows, while the substitute provides 38 positions across 2 rows. This represents a 50% reduction in total contact capacity. Applications requiring the full 76-position configuration cannot use the substitute without redesign.

Q: Are there differences in termination methods between these parts?

A: The main part supports solder termination only. The substitute supports both press-fit and solder termination, offering assembly method flexibility. Both approaches are compatible with through-hole mounting on printed circuit boards.

Q: How do the fastening mechanisms differ?

A: The main part uses latch lock fastening, while the substitute uses push-pull fastening. These represent different mating and unmating mechanisms. Compatibility with the mating connector must be confirmed before substitution.

Q: Are the insulation materials equivalent?

A: Both parts use Syndiotactic Polystyrene (SPS) as the base insulation material. The main part includes glass filling, while the substitute does not. This material difference may affect mechanical properties and should be evaluated for your specific environmental and mechanical stress conditions.

Q: What is the impact of the contact material change from copper alloy to brass?

A: Both copper alloy and brass are standard contact materials in rectangular connectors. The change in contact material is within normal substitution parameters for the Mini50 series. Electrical performance characteristics remain consistent with series specifications.

Q: Is the substitute part readily available?

A: The Molex 0349601211 is classified as active production status with current inventory availability, unlike the obsolete main part. This ensures reliable sourcing for new production and ongoing support.