Molex 0559320236 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Molex 0559320236 is a 2.0mm pitch rectangular connector header assembly classified as a connector header position component. This part is designated as Obsolete and is no longer in active production. The original part carries a base product number of 055932 and maintains RoHS compliance status.

Due to its obsolete classification, sourcing this exact component presents supply chain challenges. Identifying functionally equivalent active production alternatives ensures design continuity and long-term component availability for applications requiring this connector type.

Substiute Parts

0559320236

MolexIn Stock: 7700559320236 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

0559320230

MolexIn Stock: 1480670559320230 Datasheet

MFR RecommendedRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the Molex 0559320236 is determined by alignment across the following critical parameters:

Manufacturer Consistency: Both the main part and substitute maintain Molex as the manufacturer, ensuring design compatibility within the same product ecosystem.

Base Product Series: The substitute part shares the identical base product number (055932), confirming it belongs to the same connector family and design generation.

Connector Category: Both components are classified as rectangular connectors, maintaining functional equivalence within the connector category.

Regulatory Compliance: The substitute part maintains RoHS3 compliance and shares the same ECCN (EAR99) and HTSUS classification (8536.69.4040), ensuring regulatory alignment.

Product Status Transition: The substitute part (0559320230) carries an Active product status, providing a direct path from an obsolete component to an actively manufactured equivalent.

The Molex 0559320230 is the manufacturer-recommended substitute for the 0559320236, as indicated in the original part's substitution field.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Primary Recommendation: The Molex 0559320230 is the direct manufacturer-recommended substitute for the obsolete 0559320236. This substitution is supported by:

1. Identical Base Product Lineage: Both components share the 055932 base product number, confirming they are part of the same connector design family.

2. Active Production Status: The 0559320230 maintains active production status with substantial inventory availability (147,996 pieces in stock), ensuring reliable long-term sourcing compared to the obsolete original part.

3. Regulatory Alignment: The substitute maintains ROHS3 compliance, which supersedes the RoHS compliance of the original part, providing enhanced environmental and regulatory standing.

4. Consistent Classification: Both parts maintain identical ECCN (EAR99) and HTSUS (8536.69.4040) classifications, eliminating export control or tariff complications during substitution.

5. Manufacturer Continuity: Molex designation as the manufacturer for both components ensures design compatibility and technical support consistency.

For applications currently utilizing the 0559320236, transition to the 0559320230 eliminates obsolescence risk while maintaining functional and regulatory equivalence.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Why is the 0559320236 listed as obsolete?

A: The 0559320236 has reached end-of-life status in Molex's product portfolio. The manufacturer has transitioned this connector to the active production equivalent, the 0559320230, which provides the same functional characteristics within the MicroClasp 55932 series.

Q: Is the 0559320230 a direct functional replacement for the 0559320236?

A: Yes. Both components share the identical base product number (055932), maintain 2-position, 2.0mm pitch configuration, and are manufactured by Molex. The 0559320230 is the manufacturer-designated substitute.

Q: What are the key parameters that determine substitution eligibility?

A: Substitution is determined by: manufacturer consistency (Molex), base product number alignment (055932), connector category (Rectangular Connectors), pitch specification (2.0mm), position count (2), and regulatory compliance classification (RoHS/ROHS3, ECCN, HTSUS).

Q: Does the substitute part have better compliance status?

A: Yes. The 0559320230 carries ROHS3 compliance, which represents an updated regulatory standard compared to the RoHS compliance of the original part. Both maintain identical ECCN (EAR99) and HTSUS (8536.69.4040) classifications.

Q: What is the packaging difference between these parts?

A: The original part (0559320236) packaging is not specified in available documentation. The substitute part (0559320230) is supplied in Tray packaging, which is standard for high-volume industrial applications.

Q: Are there inventory considerations for this substitution?

A: The 0559320236 has 731 pieces available as new original stock. The substitute 0559320230 has significantly higher availability at 147,996 pieces in stock, providing superior supply chain security for ongoing production requirements.

Q: What mounting configuration does the substitute part use?

A: The 0559320230 is configured for Through Hole mounting with kinked pin solder termination and latch holder fastening, suitable for standard PCB assembly processes.