Molex 0850030153 96-Position DIN Connector Header - Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Molex 0850030153 is a 96-position DIN connector header designed for backplane applications. This component features male pins with gold plating, right-angle mounting, and through-hole termination for PCB assembly. The part is classified as obsolete, making identification of functionally equivalent alternatives essential for ongoing system support and new design implementations where legacy compatibility is required.

Substiute Parts

0850030153

MolexIn Stock: 8600850030153 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

86094647113755ELF

Amphenol ICC (FCI)In Stock: 151586094647113755ELF Datasheet

MFR RecommendedRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the Molex 0850030153 is determined by strict equivalence across the following critical parameters:

• Connector Configuration: 96 positions, 64 positions loaded, 3-row arrangement, Style C
• Electrical Interface: 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch, male pin header, gold contact finish
• Physical Form Factor: Right-angle through-hole mounting, solder termination
• Environmental Compliance: Operating temperature range -55°C to 125°C, UL94 V-0 flammability rating, polyester thermoplastic insulation
• Regulatory Status: RoHS compliance, EAR99 export classification

The Amphenol ICC (FCI) part 86094647113755ELF meets all these criteria and is designated as the manufacturer-recommended substitute. This part maintains functional and mechanical compatibility while offering active product status and improved supply availability.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The Amphenol ICC (FCI) 86094647113755ELF is the appropriate substitute for the obsolete Molex 0850030153. Selection is based on the following engineering criteria:

Product Status and Supply Continuity: The Molex part is classified as obsolete with limited remaining inventory (784 pcs). The Amphenol ICC substitute maintains active product status with significantly higher inventory availability (1450 pcs), ensuring long-term supply security for production and field replacement requirements.

Regulatory and Compliance Alignment: Both parts maintain equivalent compliance certifications including UL94 V-0 flammability rating, RoHS compliance, and EAR99 export classification. The substitute meets all environmental and safety standards required for the original application.

Functional and Mechanical Equivalence: The substitute maintains identical electrical interface specifications (96 positions, 64 loaded, 0.100" pitch, 3-row configuration, Style C), physical form factor (right-angle through-hole mounting), and environmental operating parameters (-55°C to 125°C). These parameters ensure direct mechanical and electrical compatibility in existing PCB designs.

Packaging Consideration: The substitute is supplied in tray packaging, which is standard for high-volume backplane connector applications and compatible with automated assembly processes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the Amphenol ICC 86094647113755ELF be used as a direct replacement for the Molex 0850030153 in existing designs?

A: Yes. Both parts share identical connector configuration (96 positions, 64 loaded), pitch (0.100"), row arrangement (3 rows, Style C), mounting type (through-hole, right-angle), and termination method (solder). The parts are mechanically and electrically interchangeable.

Q: What is the significance of the "64 positions loaded" specification?

A: This indicates that of the 96 total position cavities in the connector, only 64 are populated with contacts. Both the original and substitute parts maintain this same loaded position count, ensuring equivalent signal and power distribution capacity.

Q: Are there any differences in contact finish specifications between the two parts?

A: Both parts feature gold contact finish. The Molex part specifies 24.0µin (0.61µm) thickness; the Amphenol ICC part does not specify thickness in the provided data. Both meet the functional requirement for gold-plated contacts in backplane applications.

Q: What is the current rating difference, and does it affect substitution?

A: The Amphenol ICC substitute specifies a 1.5A current rating per contact. The Molex original part does not provide a current rating specification. The substitute's specified rating establishes a defined electrical performance parameter for the application.

Q: How does packaging affect the substitution decision?

A: The Amphenol ICC part is supplied in tray packaging, which is standard for backplane connectors and compatible with automated PCB assembly equipment. This packaging format does not affect electrical or mechanical compatibility.

Q: Are both parts RoHS compliant?

A: Yes. The Molex part is ROHS3 compliant, and the Amphenol ICC substitute is RoHS compliant. Both meet regulatory requirements for hazardous substance restrictions.