TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 1546697-5 Terminal Block Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 1546697-5 is a 5 Position Wire to Board Terminal Block with horizontal mating orientation and 0.200" (5.08mm) pitch. This component belongs to the Buchanan series and features screw-leaf spring wire termination with side interlocking capability. The part is classified as obsolete, necessitating identification of active equivalent components that maintain functional compatibility for wire-to-board connection applications. Substitute parts must satisfy the core electrical and mechanical parameters required for direct replacement in existing designs.

Substiute Parts

1546697-5

TE Connectivity AMP ConnectorsIn Stock: 11131546697-5 Datasheet

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282841-5

TE Connectivity AMP ConnectorsIn Stock: 10225282841-5 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of terminal block components is determined by compatibility across the following critical parameters: number of positions per level, pitch spacing, mating orientation, mounting method, voltage rating, and wire termination mechanism. The TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 1546697-5 requires substitute parts that maintain identical position count (5), pitch (5.08mm), horizontal board mating orientation, through-hole mounting, and 300 V voltage rating. Wire gauge acceptance range and current rating may vary within acceptable limits for the application. The side interlocking feature must be preserved to ensure mechanical stability and proper connector alignment.

The substitute part TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 282841-5 satisfies these core substitution criteria while offering enhanced electrical performance and active product status.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 282841-5 serves as the primary substitute for the obsolete 1546697-5 terminal block. Both components share identical core mechanical and electrical specifications: 5-position configuration, 5.08mm pitch, horizontal board mating, through-hole mounting, and 300 V voltage rating. The substitute part maintains the Buchanan series designation and side interlocking feature required for mechanical compatibility.

The 282841-5 provides enhanced electrical performance with 17.5 A current rating versus 10 A for the original part, and expanded wire gauge acceptance (12-30 AWG versus 14-22 AWG). The wire termination mechanism differs from leaf spring to rising cage clamp design; this represents a functional improvement in clamping force and wire retention capability.

Product status transition from obsolete to active ensures long-term availability and supply chain continuity. The substitute part achieves ROHS3 compliance and REACH affected status, meeting current regulatory requirements. These factors establish the 282841-5 as the appropriate replacement for new designs and end-of-life component substitution scenarios.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the 282841-5 substitute directly for the 1546697-5 in existing PCB designs?

A: Yes. Both components share identical pitch (5.08mm), position count (5), mating orientation (horizontal with board), and mounting method (through-hole). PCB footprints are compatible. The wire termination mechanism differs (rising cage clamp versus leaf spring), but both provide equivalent screw-based wire clamping functionality.

Q: What is the significance of the wire gauge range difference?

A: The 282841-5 accepts wire gauges 12-30 AWG, compared to 14-22 AWG for the 1546697-5. This expanded range provides greater flexibility for wire selection in new applications. Existing designs using 14-22 AWG wire remain fully compatible with the substitute part.

Q: Does the higher current rating of the 282841-5 affect compatibility?

A: No. The 17.5 A rating of the 282841-5 exceeds the 10 A requirement of the original part. Applications designed for 10 A operation remain within the electrical capability of the substitute. The higher rating does not introduce incompatibility.

Q: What is the difference between leaf spring and rising cage clamp termination?

A: Both are screw-based wire termination methods. Leaf spring uses a flat spring element for wire retention; rising cage clamp uses a cage mechanism that rises as the screw tightens. Both methods provide secure wire clamping and are functionally equivalent for wire-to-board connection applications.

Q: Why is RoHS compliance important for this substitution?

A: The 1546697-5 is RoHS non-compliant, while the 282841-5 achieves ROHS3 compliance. For new designs and applications subject to RoHS regulations, the 282841-5 is the required choice. For legacy system maintenance, compliance requirements depend on application jurisdiction and customer specifications.

Q: Are there packaging differences between the main part and substitute?

A: The 1546697-5 packaging is not specified in available data. The 282841-5 is supplied in bulk packaging. Packaging format does not affect functional compatibility or PCB integration.

Q: What is the operating temperature range for the 282841-5?

A: Operating temperature range for the 282841-5 is not provided in available specifications. The original part operates from -55°C to 105°C. Confirm temperature requirements with TE Connectivity technical documentation for the substitute part if thermal performance is critical to the application.