Molex 0365820002 160-Position DIN Receptacle Connector - Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Molex 0365820002 is a 160-position DIN connector receptacle with female sockets, gold-plated contacts, and right-angle through-hole mounting. This component is classified as obsolete, making identification of functionally equivalent alternatives essential for ongoing system support and procurement planning. Substitute parts must maintain identical electrical and mechanical specifications to ensure direct PCB compatibility without design modification.

Substiute Parts

0365820002

MolexIn Stock: 6970365820002 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

208478160031025

KYOCERA AVXIn Stock: 944208478160031025 Datasheet

DirectRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the Molex 0365820002 must satisfy the following mandatory criteria:

• 160-position configuration with 5-row layout
• 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch spacing
• Receptacle with female sockets
• Right-angle through-hole mounting
• Press-fit termination
• Gold contact finish
• UL94 V-0 flammability rating
• ROHS3 compliance

The KYOCERA AVX 208478160031025 meets all substitution criteria. While the KYOCERA AVX part offers an extended lower operating temperature limit (-65°C versus -55°C) and specified current rating (1A), these represent equivalent or superior performance characteristics that do not restrict substitution in applications designed for the original Molex component.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The KYOCERA AVX 208478160031025 is the qualified substitute for the obsolete Molex 0365820002. Both components are ROHS3 compliant and carry UL94 V-0 flammability certification, meeting regulatory requirements for industrial and commercial backplane applications. The KYOCERA AVX part maintains active product status, ensuring long-term availability and supply chain continuity. The extended operating temperature range (-65°C minimum versus -55°C) and specified current rating (1A) of the substitute part provide equivalent or enhanced performance for applications originally designed with the Molex component.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the KYOCERA AVX 208478160031025 be used as a direct replacement for the Molex 0365820002 without PCB modification?

A: Yes. Both connectors share identical pitch (0.100"), position count (160), row configuration (5), mounting type (through-hole right-angle), and termination method (press-fit). No PCB layout changes are required.

Q: What is the significance of the product status difference (Obsolete vs. Active)?

A: The Molex part is obsolete and no longer manufactured. The KYOCERA AVX part is in active production, ensuring availability for new procurement and future system support.

Q: Are there compliance or certification differences between these parts?

A: Both parts are ROHS3 compliant and carry UL94 V-0 flammability ratings. Both have MSL 1 (Unlimited) moisture sensitivity classification. No compliance gaps exist between the two components.

Q: Does the extended operating temperature range of the KYOCERA AVX part affect substitution suitability?

A: No. The KYOCERA AVX part operates from -65°C to 125°C, compared to -55°C to 125°C for the Molex part. The extended lower temperature limit represents equivalent or superior performance and does not restrict use in applications designed for the original component.

Q: What is the contact finish specification for both parts?

A: Both connectors feature gold-plated contacts. The Molex part specifies 29.5µin (0.75µm) thickness. Contact finish thickness is not specified for the KYOCERA AVX part but meets the same gold plating requirement.