Molex 0702460821 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Molex 0702460821 is a shrouded vertical header connector with 8 positions at 2.54mm pitch, designed for through-hole board-to-cable/wire applications. This connector features a 2-row configuration with push-pull fastening and gold-plated mating contacts. The part is classified as obsolete, necessitating identification of active equivalent alternatives that maintain electrical and mechanical compatibility for new designs and production continuity.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Connector Type	Header
Contact Type	Male Pin
Pitch - Mating	0.100" (2.54mm)
Number of Positions	8
Number of Rows	2
Row Spacing - Mating	0.100" (2.54mm)
Shrouding	Shrouded - 4 Wall
Mounting Type	Through Hole
Termination	Solder
Contact Finish - Mating	Gold
Insulation Material	Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)
Material Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0
Insulation Color	Black
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	1 (Unlimited)
RoHS Status	RoHS non-compliant

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility is determined by strict adherence to the following core parameters:

Connector Type: Header
Contact Type: Male Pin
Pitch - Mating: 0.100" (2.54mm)
Number of Positions: 8
Number of Rows: 2
Row Spacing - Mating: 0.100" (2.54mm)
Shrouding: Shrouded - 4 Wall
Mounting Type: Through Hole
Termination: Solder
Contact Finish - Mating: Gold
Material Flammability Rating: UL94 V-0
Insulation Color: Black
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL): 1 (Unlimited)

Substitute parts are grouped into two categories:

Category A - Direct Molex Series Equivalent: Part 0702460801 maintains identical electrical and mechanical specifications with the primary difference being active product status and RoHS3 compliance.

Category B - Cross-Manufacturer Alternatives: Parts from Amphenol ICC (FCI), 3M, and Sullins Connector Solutions meet the core substitution parameters with variations in contact geometry, insulation materials, and fastening mechanisms that remain functionally compatible within the specified parameter constraints.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	0702460821 (Main)	0702460801	10056844-108ALF	10056844-108LF	10079528-108LF	30308-6002HB	88873-008D	D2508-6002-AR	N2508-6002-RB	SBH11-NBPC-D04-ST-BK	SBH11-PBPC-D04-ST-BK
Manufacturer	Molex	Molex	Amphenol ICC (FCI)	Amphenol ICC (FCI)	Amphenol ICC (FCI)	3M	Amphenol ICC (FCI)	3M	3M	Sullins	Sullins
Series	C-Grid 70246	C-Grid 70246	Quickie™	Quickie™	Quickie™	303	Quickie™	D2500	2500	SBH11	SBH11
Product Status	Obsolete	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active
Connector Type	Header	Header	Header	Header	Header	Header	Header	Header	Header	Header	Header
Contact Type	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin
Pitch - Mating	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)
Number of Positions	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	8
Number of Rows	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Row Spacing - Mating	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)
Shrouding	Shrouded - 4 Wall	Shrouded - 4 Wall	Shrouded - 4 Wall	Shrouded - 4 Wall	Shrouded - 4 Wall	Shrouded - 4 Wall	Shrouded - 4 Wall	Shrouded - 4 Wall	Shrouded - 4 Wall	Shrouded - 4 Wall	Shrouded - 4 Wall
Mounting Type	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole
Termination	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder
Fastening Type	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Latch Holder	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Push-Pull
Contact Length - Mating	0.240" (6.10mm)	0.240" (6.10mm)	0.236" (6.00mm)	0.236" (6.00mm)	0.236" (6.00mm)	0.236" (6.00mm)	0.230" (5.84mm)	0.243" (6.17mm)	0.243" (6.17mm)	—	—
Contact Length - Post	0.135" (3.43mm)	0.135" (3.43mm)	0.079" (2.00mm)	0.079" (2.00mm)	0.114" (2.90mm)	0.110" (2.79mm)	0.120" (3.05mm)	0.112" (2.84mm)	0.112" (2.84mm)	0.118" (3.00mm)	0.118" (3.00mm)
Insulation Height	0.365" (9.27mm)	0.365" (9.27mm)	0.366" (9.30mm)	0.366" (9.30mm)	0.366" (9.30mm)	0.366" (9.30mm)	0.365" (9.27mm)	0.253" (6.43mm)	0.390" (9.91mm)	0.358" (9.10mm)	0.358" (9.10mm)
Contact Shape	Square	Square	Square	Square	Square	Square	Square	Square	Square	Square	Square
Contact Finish - Mating	Gold	Gold	Gold, GXT™	Gold, GXT™	Gold or Gold, GXT™	Gold	Gold	Gold	Gold	Gold	Gold
Contact Finish Thickness - Mating	15.0µin (0.38µm)	15.0µin (0.38µm)	30.0µin (0.76µm)	30.0µin (0.76µm)	30.0µin (0.76µm)	Flash	15.0µin (0.38µm)	10.0µin (0.25µm)	30.0µin (0.76µm)	Flash	Flash
Contact Finish - Post	Tin-Lead	Tin	Tin	Tin	Tin	Gold	—	Tin	Tin	Gold	Gold
Contact Material	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Copper Alloy	Copper Alloy	Copper Alloy	Brass	Phosphor Bronze	Brass	Copper Alloy	Brass	Brass
Insulation Material	Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)	Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Glass Filled	Thermoplastic	Thermoplastic	Thermoplastic	Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Polyester, Glass Filled	Polycyclohexylenedimethylene Terephthalate (PCT), Polyester, Glass Filled	Polycyclohexylenedimethylene Terephthalate (PCT), Polyester, Glass Filled	Polycyclohexylenedimethylene Terephthalate (PCT), Polyester, Glass Filled	Polyamide (PA), Nylon	Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)
Material Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0
Insulation Color	Black	Black	Black	Black	Black	Black	Beige	Black	Black	Black	Black
Current Rating (Amps)	—	—	—	—	—	1A	—	1.75A	1.75A	3A	3A
Operating Temperature	—	—	—	—	—	-55°C ~ 105°C	—	-55°C ~ 105°C	-55°C ~ 105°C	-40°C ~ 105°C	-40°C ~ 105°C
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)
RoHS Status	RoHS non-compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	RoHS Compliant	RoHS Compliant	RoHS Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	RoHS non-compliant	RoHS Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant
REACH Status	REACH Unaffected	REACH Unaffected	—	REACH Affected	REACH Affected	REACH Unaffected	—	REACH Unaffected	REACH Unaffected	REACH Unaffected	REACH Unaffected

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Primary Recommendation: Molex 0702460801

The Molex 0702460801 is the direct series equivalent, maintaining identical electrical and mechanical specifications to the obsolete 0702460821. This part is active in production with ROHS3 compliance, making it the optimal choice for design continuity and supply chain stability. The only material difference is the addition of glass filler to the PBT insulation, which enhances mechanical properties without affecting connector function.

Secondary Recommendations for Cross-Manufacturer Substitution:

Parts meeting all core substitution parameters with active product status and RoHS compliance include:

Amphenol ICC (FCI) 10056844-108ALF and 10056844-108LF (Quickie™ series, RoHS Compliant)
Amphenol ICC (FCI) 10079528-108LF (Quickie™ series, RoHS Compliant, Latch Holder fastening)
3M 30308-6002HB (303 series, ROHS3 Compliant, specified current rating 1A)
3M D2508-6002-AR (D2500 series, RoHS Compliant, specified current rating 1.75A)
3M N2508-6002-RB (2500 series, ROHS3 Compliant, specified current rating 1.75A)
Sullins Connector Solutions SBH11-NBPC-D04-ST-BK and SBH11-PBPC-D04-ST-BK (SBH11 series, ROHS3 Compliant, specified current rating 3A)

Compliance Considerations:

For applications requiring RoHS compliance, the Molex 0702460801 and all cross-manufacturer alternatives except 88873-008D meet current regulatory requirements. The 88873-008D remains RoHS non-compliant and is suitable only for legacy applications where RoHS exemptions apply.

Insulation Color Deviation:

The Amphenol ICC (FCI) 88873-008D features beige insulation instead of black. This deviation may impact visual identification and assembly verification procedures in production environments.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the Molex 0702460821 be directly replaced with the 0702460801?

A: Yes. The 0702460801 maintains identical pitch (2.54mm), position count (8), row configuration (2), shrouding (4-wall), mounting type (through-hole), and termination (solder). The primary differences are active product status and RoHS3 compliance. Glass-filled PBT insulation in the 0702460801 provides enhanced mechanical properties without affecting electrical performance.

Q: What are the key differences between Molex and cross-manufacturer alternatives?

A: Cross-manufacturer parts maintain the core substitution parameters (pitch, position count, row spacing, shrouding, mounting, termination, and gold mating contact finish). Variations exist in contact geometry (mating length ranges from 0.230" to 0.243"), post length (0.079" to 0.120"), insulation materials (thermoplastic, PBT, PCT, nylon), and fastening mechanisms (push-pull vs. latch holder). These variations remain functionally compatible within the specified parameter constraints.

Q: Are there packaging differences between substitute parts?

A: Yes. Packaging options include tray, tube, and bulk configurations. The Molex 0702460821 was supplied without specified packaging. Substitute parts offer varied packaging: Molex 0702460801 (tray), Amphenol ICC parts (bulk or tube), 3M parts (tube or unspecified), and Sullins parts (tray). Packaging selection should align with production volume and handling requirements.

Q: Which substitute parts have specified current ratings?

A: The 3M 30308-6002HB is rated for 1A, the 3M D2508-6002-AR and N2508-6002-RB are rated for 1.75A, and the Sullins SBH11-NBPC-D04-ST-BK and SBH11-PBPC-D04-ST-BK are rated for 3A. The original Molex 0702460821 and most cross-manufacturer alternatives do not specify current ratings. For applications requiring defined current capacity, the Sullins parts provide the highest rating at 3A.

Q: What is the difference between the Amphenol ICC 10056844-108ALF and 10056844-108LF?

A: Both parts are electrically and mechanically identical Quickie™ series connectors with identical specifications. The primary difference is packaging: 10056844-108ALF is supplied in bulk, while 10056844-108LF is supplied in tube. Selection depends on production volume and handling procedures.

Q: Does the Amphenol ICC 10079528-108LF use a different fastening mechanism?

A: Yes. The 10079528-108LF uses latch holder fastening instead of push-pull. This provides a different mating/unmating interface. All other electrical and mechanical parameters remain compatible with the core substitution criteria. Verify connector compatibility with mating receptacles before selection.

Q: Are there operating temperature differences between substitute parts?

A: The original Molex 0702460821 does not specify operating temperature. Substitute parts with specified temperature ranges include: 3M 30308-6002HB (-55°C to 105°C), 3M D2508-6002-AR (-55°C to 105°C), 3M N2508-6002-RB (-55°C to 105°C), and Sullins SBH11 series (-40°C to 105°C). For applications requiring extended temperature operation, these parts provide defined performance boundaries.

Q: Which substitute parts are RoHS non-compliant?

A: The Amphenol ICC (FCI) 88873-008D is RoHS non-compliant. All other substitute parts listed are either RoHS Compliant or ROHS3 Compliant. For new designs, RoHS-compliant alternatives are recommended unless legacy applications require specific exemptions.

Q: What is the significance of contact finish thickness variations?

A: Contact finish thickness affects durability and wear resistance. The original Molex 0702460821 specifies 15.0µin (0.38µm) mating finish. Substitute parts range from 10.0µin to 30.0µin, with flash finishes on 3M 30308-6002HB and Sullins parts. Higher thickness values provide extended contact life in high-cycle mating applications. Flash finishes provide minimal corrosion protection suitable for standard applications.

Q: Can the Amphenol ICC 88873-008D be used despite beige insulation color?

A: The 88873-008D meets all core electrical and mechanical substitution parameters. Beige insulation instead of black may impact visual identification during assembly and quality verification. Use is acceptable if production procedures accommodate color variation and if RoHS non-compliance is acceptable for the application.

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