TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 179316-2 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 179316-2 is an active backplane connector contact socket designed for 16-20 AWG wire gauges with gold plating and crimp termination. This component is part of the 179316 base product family and is supplied in Tape & Reel packaging. The part is RoHS Compliant with Moisture Sensitivity Level 1 (Unlimited), indicating broad environmental compatibility.

Substitute parts are identified when equivalent electrical and mechanical parameters are maintained across the 179316 product family, allowing for functional interchangeability within system designs while accommodating different packaging and contact configurations.

Substiute Parts

179316-2

TE Connectivity AMP ConnectorsIn Stock: 1122179316-2 Datasheet

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179316-4

TE Connectivity AMP ConnectorsIn Stock: 12159179316-4 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts within the 179316 product family are identified based on the following core parameters that determine functional interchangeability:

Critical Matching Parameters:

• Wire Gauge: 16-20 AWG (maintained across all variants)
• Contact Termination: Crimp (maintained across all variants)
• Contact Finish: Gold (maintained across all variants)
• Base Product Number: 179316 (common family designation)
• RoHS Compliance: RoHS Compliant (maintained across all variants)
• Moisture Sensitivity Level: 1 (Unlimited) (maintained across all variants)

Variable Parameters (Differentiate Substitutes):

• Packaging Type: Tape & Reel (TR) versus Cut Tape (CT)
• Contact Configuration: Socket versus Female Blade Sockets
• Contact Type Designation: Standard Socket versus Power-rated variant

The 179316-4 substitute part maintains all critical electrical and environmental parameters while offering an alternative contact configuration (Female Blade Sockets) and packaging format (Cut Tape), suitable for applications requiring power-rated contact geometry.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Both 179316-2 and 179316-4 are active products from TE Connectivity AMP Connectors with identical RoHS Compliance and Moisture Sensitivity Level 1 (Unlimited) ratings. Both parts maintain the same wire gauge specification (16-20 AWG), contact termination method (Crimp), and contact finish material (Gold).

Selection between these parts is determined by application-specific requirements:

179316-2 Selection Criteria:

• Applications requiring standard socket contact configuration
• Tape & Reel packaging for automated assembly processes
• Designs utilizing standard socket geometry

179316-4 Selection Criteria:

• Applications requiring power-rated female blade socket configuration
• Cut Tape packaging for manual or selective assembly processes
• Designs requiring enhanced power contact geometry with specified finish thickness (15.0µin)

Both parts satisfy identical regulatory and environmental compliance requirements, ensuring interchangeability from a compliance perspective within their respective contact configuration categories.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can 179316-4 directly replace 179316-2 in existing designs?

A: Direct replacement depends on connector interface design. Both parts share identical wire gauge (16-20 AWG), termination method (Crimp), and contact finish (Gold). However, 179316-4 features Female Blade Socket configuration while 179316-2 is a standard Socket. Physical compatibility with mating connectors must be verified based on specific connector housing design.

Q: What is the significance of the packaging difference between Tape & Reel and Cut Tape?

A: Tape & Reel (TR) packaging is optimized for high-volume automated assembly processes with continuous feed capability. Cut Tape (CT) packaging provides individual or small-quantity strips suitable for manual assembly, lower-volume production, or selective component placement. Electrical and mechanical performance are identical; packaging selection is driven by manufacturing process requirements.

Q: Are both parts RoHS Compliant?

A: Yes. Both 179316-2 and 179316-4 are RoHS Compliant with Moisture Sensitivity Level 1 (Unlimited), indicating no moisture sensitivity restrictions and full compliance with RoHS regulations.

Q: What does the contact finish thickness specification on 179316-4 indicate?

A: The 179316-4 specifies contact finish thickness of 15.0µin (0.38µm). This parameter is not specified for 179316-2. Contact finish thickness defines the gold plating depth and affects contact durability and electrical performance characteristics. The specified thickness on 179316-4 indicates a defined power-rated contact specification.

Q: Are both parts from the same manufacturer?

A: Yes. Both 179316-2 and 179316-4 are manufactured by TE Connectivity AMP Connectors and share the same base product number (179316), confirming they are part of the same product family.

Q: What wire gauges are supported by these parts?

A: Both parts support 16-20 AWG wire gauges with crimp termination. This range accommodates standard industrial and commercial wiring applications within the specified gauge parameters.