Molex 0761558606 192-Position Backplane Connector Header Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Molex 0761558606 is a 192-position backplane connector header featuring male pins with through-hole mounting and press-fit termination. This connector is designed for high-density PCB applications with a 0.053" (1.35mm) pitch configuration arranged in 12 rows by 16 columns. The part is currently obsolete, making equivalent and substitute parts necessary for ongoing system support and new design implementations.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Manufacturer Part Number	0761558606
Manufacturer	Molex
Category	Backplane Connectors
Connector Type	Header, Male Pins
Number of Positions	192
Pitch	0.053" (1.35mm)
Rows × Columns	12 × 16
Mounting Type	Through Hole
Termination	Press-Fit
Contact Finish	Gold, 30.0µin (0.76µm)
Color	Black
Operating Temperature	-55°C ~ 85°C
Voltage Rating	30V
Material Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant
Product Status	Obsolete

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution for the Molex 0761558606 is determined by the following critical parameters:

Primary Compatibility Criteria:

Number of Positions: 192 (fixed requirement)
Connector Type: Header, Male Pins (fixed requirement)
Mounting Type: Through Hole (fixed requirement)
Termination: Press-Fit (fixed requirement)
Rows × Columns: 12 × 16 (fixed requirement)
Contact Finish: Gold (fixed requirement)
Material Flammability Rating: UL94 V-0 (fixed requirement)
RoHS Compliance: ROHS3 or equivalent (fixed requirement)

Variable Parameters Affecting Substitution:

Pitch: 0.053" (1.35mm) for Molex Impact series; 0.075" (1.90mm) for TE Connectivity Z-PACK TinMan series
Connector Style: Impact (Molex) vs. High Speed (TE Connectivity)
Operating Temperature Range: -55°C ~ 85°C (Molex) vs. -65°C ~ 90°C (TE Connectivity)
Voltage Rating: 30V (Molex) vs. 250V (TE Connectivity)
Current Rating: Not specified (Molex) vs. 0.5A (TE Connectivity)

Molex direct equivalents (0761555606, 0761559606) maintain identical pitch and electrical specifications. TE Connectivity alternatives (1934315-1, 1934316-1, 1934317-1, 1934318-1) provide functional substitution with different pitch and enhanced electrical ratings.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	0761558606 (Main)	0761555606	0761559606	1934315-1	1934316-1	1934317-1	1934318-1
Manufacturer	Molex	Molex	Molex	TE Connectivity	TE Connectivity	TE Connectivity	TE Connectivity
Connector Type	Header, Male Pins	Header, Male Pins	Header, Male Pins	Header, Male Pins	Header, Male Pins	Header, Male Pins	Header, Male Pins
Number of Positions	192	192	192	192	192	192	192
Pitch	0.053" (1.35mm)	0.053" (1.35mm)	0.053" (1.35mm)	0.075" (1.90mm)	0.075" (1.90mm)	0.075" (1.90mm)	0.075" (1.90mm)
Rows × Columns	12 × 16	12 × 16	12 × 16	12 × 16	12 × 16	12 × 16	12 × 16
Mounting Type	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole
Termination	Press-Fit	Press-Fit	Press-Fit	Press-Fit	Press-Fit	Press-Fit	Press-Fit
Contact Finish	Gold, 30.0µin	Gold, 30.0µin	Gold, 30.0µin	Gold, 30.0µin	Gold, 30.0µin	Gold, 30.0µin	Gold, 30.0µin
Color	Black	Black	Black	Black	Black	Black	Black
Operating Temperature	-55°C ~ 85°C	-55°C ~ 85°C	-55°C ~ 85°C	-65°C ~ 90°C	-65°C ~ 90°C	-65°C ~ 90°C	-65°C ~ 90°C
Voltage Rating	30V	30V	30V	250V	250V	250V	250V
Current Rating	Not specified	Not specified	Not specified	0.5A	0.5A	0.5A	0.5A
Material Flammability	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	RoHS Compliant	RoHS Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant
Product Status	Obsolete	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Direct Molex Equivalents (Recommended for Pin-Compatible Replacement):

Parts 0761555606 and 0761559606 are direct functional equivalents of the obsolete 0761558606. Both maintain identical pitch (0.053" / 1.35mm), electrical specifications (30V rating), and operating temperature range (-55°C ~ 85°C). Both are active products with ROHS3 compliance. Selection between these two Molex alternatives depends on packaging requirements: 0761555606 is supplied in Tray packaging, while 0761559606 is also supplied in Tray packaging. Both provide seamless substitution for existing designs without PCB layout modifications.

TE Connectivity Z-PACK TinMan Alternatives (For Enhanced Electrical Performance):

Parts 1934315-1, 1934316-1, 1934317-1, and 1934318-1 are manufacturer-recommended alternatives from TE Connectivity. These connectors feature a larger pitch (0.075" / 1.90mm), higher voltage rating (250V), and specified current rating (0.5A). The extended operating temperature range (-65°C ~ 90°C) provides additional thermal margin. These parts require PCB layout redesign due to pitch differences but offer superior electrical performance and active product status. Selection among these four TE Connectivity parts depends on packaging requirements: 1934315-1 and 1934317-1 are supplied in Tube packaging, while 1934316-1 is supplied in Bulk packaging, and 1934318-1 is supplied in Tube packaging.

All substitute parts maintain UL94 V-0 flammability rating and gold contact finish specifications required for the original application.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I directly replace Molex 0761558606 with Molex 0761555606 or 0761559606 without PCB modifications?

A: Yes. Both 0761555606 and 0761559606 maintain identical pitch (0.053" / 1.35mm), position count (192), row/column configuration (12 × 16), and mounting specifications. No PCB layout changes are required for these direct Molex equivalents.

Q: What is the primary difference between Molex Impact series and TE Connectivity Z-PACK TinMan series substitutes?

A: The primary difference is connector pitch. Molex Impact series uses 0.053" (1.35mm) pitch, while TE Connectivity Z-PACK TinMan uses 0.075" (1.90mm) pitch. TE Connectivity alternatives also provide higher voltage rating (250V vs. 30V) and specified current rating (0.5A). Pitch differences require PCB redesign for TE Connectivity substitutes.

Q: Are all substitute parts RoHS compliant?

A: Yes. All substitute parts listed are RoHS compliant. Molex parts 0761555606 and 0761559606 are ROHS3 compliant. TE Connectivity parts 1934315-1, 1934316-1, 1934317-1, and 1934318-1 are RoHS or ROHS3 compliant.

Q: What packaging options are available for substitute parts?

A: Molex 0761555606 and 0761559606 are supplied in Tray packaging. TE Connectivity 1934315-1 and 1934317-1 are supplied in Tube packaging. TE Connectivity 1934316-1 is supplied in Bulk packaging. TE Connectivity 1934318-1 is supplied in Tube packaging. Packaging selection depends on assembly process requirements and inventory management.

Q: Can TE Connectivity parts be used as drop-in replacements for the Molex 0761558606?

A: TE Connectivity parts are functional substitutes but not drop-in replacements. The 0.075" (1.90mm) pitch differs from the original 0.053" (1.35mm) pitch, requiring PCB layout redesign. However, they maintain the same 192-position count and 12 × 16 row/column configuration, making them suitable for new designs or redesigned applications.

Q: What is the operating temperature range difference between Molex and TE Connectivity alternatives?

A: Molex parts (0761558606, 0761555606, 0761559606) operate from -55°C to 85°C. TE Connectivity parts (1934315-1, 1934316-1, 1934317-1, 1934318-1) operate from -65°C to 90°C, providing 10°C additional margin at both temperature extremes.

Q: Are all substitute parts available in stock?

A: Yes. Molex 0761555606 has 985 pieces in stock. Molex 0761559606 has 972 pieces in stock. TE Connectivity 1934315-1 has 961 pieces in stock. TE Connectivity 1934316-1 has 1082 pieces in stock. TE Connectivity 1934317-1 has 1135 pieces in stock. TE Connectivity 1934318-1 has 2240 pieces in stock.

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