Molex 0870495016 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Molex 0870495016 is a rectangular connector header featuring a right-angle, through-hole mount configuration with 50 positions at 2.00mm pitch. This connector is designed for board-to-board applications in automotive, general purpose, and telecommunications environments. The part is classified as obsolete, making identification of suitable substitutes essential for ongoing design support and procurement planning.

Substiute Parts

0870495016

MolexIn Stock: 11790870495016 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

0877605016

MolexIn Stock: 9660877605016 Datasheet

DirectRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility for the Molex 0870495016 is determined by strict alignment of the following electrical and mechanical parameters:

Critical Matching Parameters:

• Connector type: Header
• Contact type: Male Pin
• Number of positions: 50
• Number of rows: 2
• Pitch - mating: 0.079" (2.00mm)
• Row spacing - mating: 0.079" (2.00mm)
• Mounting type: Through Hole, Right Angle
• Shrouding: Unshrouded
• Contact shape: Square
• Contact material: Phosphor Bronze
• Insulation material: Polycyclohexylenedimethylene Terephthalate (PCT), Glass Filled
• Insulation color: Black
• Material flammability rating: UL94 V-0
• Termination: Solder
• Fastening type: Push-Pull

The Molex 0877605016 qualifies as a direct substitute based on complete alignment with all critical parameters. The substitute part belongs to the Milli-Grid 87760 series and maintains identical mechanical and electrical specifications while offering active product status and improved compliance posture.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The Molex 0877605016 is the direct substitute for the obsolete 0870495016. Selection of the substitute part is supported by the following factors:

Product Status: The 0877605016 maintains active product status, ensuring long-term availability and manufacturing support. The 0870495016 is classified as obsolete, creating supply chain risk for new designs and ongoing production.

Compliance Posture: The 0877605016 is ROHS3 compliant, aligning with current regulatory requirements for electronic components in most markets. The 0870495016 is RoHS non-compliant, which may restrict its use in applications subject to RoHS directives.

Mechanical and Electrical Equivalence: Both parts maintain identical specifications across all critical parameters including pitch, position count, contact geometry, material composition, and flammability rating. The substitute part supports both board-to-board and cable applications, providing expanded application flexibility.

Contact Finish Variation: The substitute part uses tin post finish compared to tin-lead in the original part. This change reflects industry transition away from lead-based finishes and is compatible with modern soldering processes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Are the 0870495016 and 0877605016 mechanically interchangeable?

A: Yes. Both parts share identical pitch (2.00mm), position count (50), row configuration (2 rows), mounting type (through-hole right-angle), and contact geometry (square, phosphor bronze). PCB footprints designed for the 0870495016 will accommodate the 0877605016 without modification.

Q: What is the difference in contact finish between these parts?

A: The 0870495016 uses tin-lead post finish, while the 0877605016 uses tin post finish. Both maintain gold mating surface finish at 15.0µin thickness. The tin finish on the 0877605016 is compatible with lead-free soldering processes and reflects current manufacturing standards.

Q: Why is the 0870495016 listed as obsolete?

A: Obsolescence status indicates the part is no longer in active production. The 0877605016 from the Milli-Grid 87760 series represents the current production equivalent within the Molex rectangular connector portfolio.

Q: Does the substitute part support cable applications?

A: Yes. The 0877605016 is specified for board-to-board or cable applications, whereas the original 0870495016 is limited to board-to-board style. This expanded capability does not affect board-to-board compatibility.

Q: What is the packaging difference?

A: The 0870495016 is supplied in bulk packaging, while the 0877605016 is supplied in tray packaging. Tray packaging provides improved component protection and handling efficiency in automated assembly environments.

Q: Are there RoHS compliance implications for substitution?

A: Yes. The 0877605016 is ROHS3 compliant, meeting current regulatory requirements. If your application or market requires RoHS compliance, the 0877605016 is the appropriate selection. The 0870495016 is RoHS non-compliant and may not be acceptable for new designs subject to RoHS directives.