TE Connectivity 1445085-6 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 1445085-6 is a rectangular connector header classified as a through-hole, vertical-mount component within the Micro MATE-N-LOK series. This connector features 6 positions with a 0.118" (3.00mm) pitch and is designed for board-to-cable/wire applications with solder termination. The part is currently listed as obsolete, necessitating identification of functionally equivalent alternatives from active product lines. Substitute parts maintain the same core electrical and mechanical specifications while offering improved availability and compliance status.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Connector Type	Header
Contact Type	Male Pin
Pitch - Mating	0.118" (3.00mm)
Number of Positions	6
Number of Rows	1
Mounting Type	Through Hole
Termination	Solder
Shrouding	Shrouded - 4 Wall
Contact Shape	Square
Insulation Material	Polyamide (PA), Nylon
Insulation Height	0.364" (9.25mm)
Contact Length - Post	0.125" (3.18mm)
Material Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0
Operating Temperature	-40°C ~ 105°C
Voltage Rating	250V

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility is determined by strict equivalence across the following critical parameters: connector type (header), contact type (male pin), mating pitch (0.118" / 3.00mm), number of positions (6), number of rows (1), mounting type (through hole), shrouding configuration (shrouded 4-wall), contact shape (square), and material flammability rating (UL94 V-0). All identified substitute parts maintain these core specifications.

Substitute parts are grouped into two categories:

Direct Manufacturer Substitute (TE Connectivity): Part 2-1445085-6 is a direct TE Connectivity equivalent with identical electrical and mechanical specifications. The primary difference is product status (active versus obsolete) and RoHS compliance status (RoHS Compliant versus RoHS non-compliant). Contact finish on the post differs (Tin versus Tin-Lead).

Cross-Manufacturer Substitutes (Molex): Parts 0436500615, 0436500616, 0436500617, 0436500618, and 0436500628 are Molex Micro-Fit 3.0 series connectors that maintain equivalent mating pitch, position count, mounting type, and shrouding. These parts feature different insulation materials (Liquid Crystal Polymer with glass fill versus Polyamide/Nylon) and different mated stacking heights (17.56mm). Contact finish configurations vary across the Molex lineup.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	1445085-6 (Main)	2-1445085-6 (TE Direct)	0436500615 (Molex)	0436500616 (Molex)	0436500617 (Molex)	0436500618 (Molex)	0436500628 (Molex)
Manufacturer	TE Connectivity	TE Connectivity	Molex	Molex	Molex	Molex	Molex
Series	Micro MATE-N-LOK	Micro MATE-N-LOK	Micro-Fit 3.0 43650	Micro-Fit 3.0 43650	Micro-Fit 3.0 43650	Micro-Fit 3.0 43650	Micro-Fit 3.0 43650
Product Status	Obsolete	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active
Connector Type	Header	Header	Header	Header	Header	Header	Header
Contact Type	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin
Pitch - Mating	0.118" (3.00mm)	0.118" (3.00mm)	0.118" (3.00mm)	0.118" (3.00mm)	0.118" (3.00mm)	0.118" (3.00mm)	0.118" (3.00mm)
Number of Positions	6	6	6	6	6	6	6
Number of Rows	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Mounting Type	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole
Termination	Solder	Solder	Kinked Pin, Solder	Kinked Pin, Solder	Kinked Pin, Solder	Kinked Pin, Solder	Solder
Shrouding	Shrouded - 4 Wall	Shrouded - 4 Wall	Shrouded - 4 Wall	Shrouded - 4 Wall	Shrouded - 4 Wall	Shrouded - 4 Wall	Shrouded - 4 Wall
Contact Shape	Square	Square	Square	Square	Square	Square	Square
Contact Length - Post	0.125" (3.18mm)	0.125" (3.18mm)	0.125" (3.18mm)	0.125" (3.18mm)	0.125" (3.18mm)	0.125" (3.18mm)	0.125" (3.18mm)
Insulation Height	0.364" (9.25mm)	0.364" (9.25mm)	0.390" (9.91mm)	0.390" (9.91mm)	0.390" (9.91mm)	0.390" (9.91mm)	0.390" (9.91mm)
Insulation Material	Polyamide (PA), Nylon	Polyamide (PA), Nylon	Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP), Glass Filled	Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP), Glass Filled	Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP), Glass Filled	Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP), Glass Filled	Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP), Glass Filled
Material Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0
Contact Finish - Mating	Gold	Gold	Tin	Gold	Gold	Tin	Gold
Contact Finish - Post	Tin-Lead	Tin	Tin	Tin	Tin	Tin	Tin
RoHS Status	RoHS non-compliant	RoHS Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant
REACH Status	Vendor Undefined	Vendor Undefined	REACH Unaffected	REACH Unaffected	REACH Unaffected	REACH Unaffected	REACH Unaffected
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)

Engineering Selection Recommendations

For RoHS Compliance Requirements: Part 2-1445085-6 (TE Connectivity direct substitute) is the preferred selection. This part maintains identical mechanical and electrical specifications to the original 1445085-6 while offering RoHS Compliant status and active product availability. The only material difference is the contact finish on the post (Tin versus Tin-Lead), which does not affect functional compatibility.

For Cross-Manufacturer Flexibility: Molex Micro-Fit 3.0 series parts (0436500615, 0436500616, 0436500617, 0436500618, 0436500628) are functionally equivalent alternatives. All Molex substitutes carry ROHS3 Compliant and REACH Unaffected certifications. These parts feature increased insulation height (0.390" versus 0.364") and different insulation material composition (LCP glass-filled versus Polyamide/Nylon). Molex parts with kinked pin termination (0436500615, 0436500616, 0436500617, 0436500618) differ from the original solder-only termination; part 0436500628 maintains solder-only termination.

For Direct Replacement in Existing Designs: Part 2-1445085-6 requires no design modification and maintains full backward compatibility with the original 1445085-6 footprint and mating interface.

For New Designs: Molex Micro-Fit 3.0 series parts offer superior compliance certifications and active product status. Design validation is required to accommodate the increased insulation height differential (0.026" / 0.66mm).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the TE Connectivity 2-1445085-6 be used as a direct replacement for the obsolete 1445085-6?

A: Yes. The 2-1445085-6 maintains identical connector type, contact type, mating pitch (0.118" / 3.00mm), position count (6), mounting type (through hole), shrouding configuration (4-wall), and contact length specifications. The primary differences are product status (active versus obsolete) and RoHS compliance. Contact finish on the post differs (Tin versus Tin-Lead), which does not affect electrical or mechanical compatibility.

Q: What are the key differences between TE Connectivity and Molex substitute options?

A: TE Connectivity part 2-1445085-6 maintains the original Micro MATE-N-LOK series designation and identical insulation height (0.364" / 9.25mm). Molex Micro-Fit 3.0 series parts feature increased insulation height (0.390" / 9.91mm), different insulation material (LCP glass-filled versus Polyamide/Nylon), and mated stacking height specification (17.56mm). All parts maintain equivalent mating pitch, position count, and mounting type.

Q: Do Molex parts with kinked pin termination affect PCB design?

A: Molex parts 0436500615, 0436500616, 0436500617, and 0436500618 feature kinked pin termination in addition to solder termination. This does not affect PCB footprint compatibility but provides additional mechanical retention during assembly. Part 0436500628 maintains solder-only termination identical to the original specification.

Q: Are all substitute parts rated for the same operating temperature range?

A: The original 1445085-6 and TE Connectivity 2-1445085-6 are rated for -40°C to 105°C. Molex Micro-Fit 3.0 series parts do not specify an operating temperature range in the provided data.

Q: What is the significance of the insulation height difference between TE and Molex parts?

A: The original 1445085-6 and TE Connectivity 2-1445085-6 feature 0.364" (9.25mm) insulation height. Molex Micro-Fit 3.0 series parts feature 0.390" (9.91mm) insulation height, a difference of 0.026" (0.66mm). This difference may affect board-level clearance and mating interface geometry. Design validation is required for applications with tight vertical spacing constraints.

Q: Are all substitute parts UL94 V-0 rated?

A: Yes. The original 1445085-6 and all identified substitute parts (TE Connectivity 2-1445085-6 and all Molex Micro-Fit 3.0 series parts) carry UL94 V-0 material flammability rating.

Q: What is the inventory status of substitute parts?

A: TE Connectivity 2-1445085-6 has 1,271 pieces in stock. Molex inventory levels vary: 0436500615 (27,320 pcs), 0436500616 (12,440 pcs), 0436500617 (2,178 pcs), 0436500618 (7,301 pcs), and 0436500628 (2,197 pcs).

Q: Do all substitute parts maintain the same contact finish specifications?

A: Contact finish configurations vary across the substitute lineup. The original 1445085-6 features gold mating finish with tin-lead post finish. TE Connectivity 2-1445085-6 features gold mating finish with tin post finish. Molex parts offer multiple configurations: 0436500615 (tin mating, tin post), 0436500616 (gold mating, tin post), 0436500617 (gold mating with 30.0µin thickness, tin post), 0436500618 (tin mating, tin post), and 0436500628 (gold mating, tin post).

Q: Are all substitute parts compliant with RoHS and REACH regulations?

A: The original 1445085-6 is RoHS non-compliant with vendor-undefined REACH status. TE Connectivity 2-1445085-6 is RoHS Compliant with vendor-undefined REACH status. All Molex Micro-Fit 3.0 series parts are ROHS3 Compliant and REACH Unaffected.

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