Molex 0349610384 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Molex 0349610384 is a rectangular connector classified as a Mini50 series right-angle header with 38 circuits in gray insulation. This component functions as a connector header for board-to-cable/wire applications. The part is currently listed with obsolete product status, which necessitates identification of active equivalent components to maintain design continuity and ensure ongoing component availability for production and service applications.

Substiute Parts

0349610384

MolexIn Stock: 8050349610384 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

0349610387

MolexIn Stock: 18920349610387 Datasheet

MFR RecommendedRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the obsolete Molex 0349610384 is based on alignment within the Mini50 series family and compatibility across the following critical parameters:

Series Alignment: Both the main part and substitute share the Mini50 34961 series designation, ensuring mechanical and electrical compatibility within the product family.

Connector Configuration: The substitute maintains the 38-position, 3-row configuration with 0.079" (2.00mm) pitch mating specification, preserving the physical interface requirements.

Insulation and Housing: Gray insulation color and shrouded design with 4-wall configuration are maintained across the substitute, ensuring proper board-to-cable/wire connectivity.

Electrical and Environmental Compliance: The substitute part meets RoHS3 compliance and maintains the same ECCN and HTSUS classifications, supporting regulatory and trade requirements.

Termination and Mounting: Through-hole, right-angle mounting with solder termination is consistent between parts, allowing direct integration into existing PCB designs.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The Molex 0349610387 is the designated substitute for the obsolete 0349610384 based on the following engineering criteria:

Product Status Transition: The 0349610387 maintains active product status with current manufacturing support, whereas the 0349610384 is obsolete. This transition ensures long-term component availability and supply chain continuity.

Regulatory Compliance: Both parts maintain EAR99 ECCN classification and identical HTSUS coding. The substitute achieves ROHS3 compliance, representing an advancement in environmental regulatory adherence compared to the original RoHS Compliant designation.

Series Continuity: Both components belong to the Mini50 34961 series, guaranteeing mechanical interchangeability and electrical performance equivalence within the connector family.

Functional Equivalence: The substitute preserves all critical functional parameters including 38-position configuration, 3-row layout, 0.079" (2.00mm) pitch, through-hole right-angle mounting, and solder termination, enabling direct replacement in existing designs without modification.

Packaging and Inventory: The substitute is available in tray packaging with substantial inventory levels, supporting both new production and field service requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the Molex 0349610387 be used as a direct replacement for the 0349610384 in existing designs?

A: Yes. Both components share the Mini50 34961 series designation, identical 38-position configuration, 3-row layout, 0.079" (2.00mm) mating pitch, through-hole right-angle mounting, and solder termination. The substitute is mechanically and electrically compatible with designs specified for the original part.

Q: What is the primary reason for substitution?

A: The 0349610384 is classified as obsolete, while the 0349610387 maintains active product status with current manufacturing support. This substitution ensures ongoing component availability for production and service applications.

Q: Are there differences in compliance certifications between the two parts?

A: Both parts maintain EAR99 ECCN classification and identical HTSUS coding (8536.69.4040). The substitute achieves ROHS3 compliance, representing an advancement over the original RoHS Compliant designation. Both parts share the same regulatory trade classifications.

Q: What is the difference in packaging between these parts?

A: The substitute (0349610387) is supplied in tray packaging. Packaging specifications for the original part (0349610384) were not provided in the available documentation.

Q: Are the electrical and thermal specifications identical?

A: The substitute provides documented electrical specifications including 14VDC voltage rating and operating temperature range of -40°C to 105°C. Equivalent specifications for the original part were not available in the provided documentation. Both parts use brass contacts with tin finish and glass-filled syndiotactic polystyrene insulation.

Q: What is the current inventory status?

A: The substitute (0349610387) has 1,807 pieces in stock as new original inventory. The original part (0349610384) has 795 pieces in stock but is obsolete and not recommended for new designs.