TE Connectivity Erni 214431 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The TE Connectivity Erni 214431 is a 2MM HM Male Connector with 8 columns and M2 specification, designed for backplane and interconnect applications. This part is classified as Obsolete and is no longer in active production. With 6128 pieces currently in stock, finding qualified substitute components is essential for ongoing system maintenance, repair, and new design implementations where this connector type is required.

The obsolescence status necessitates identification of functionally equivalent active-production alternatives that maintain electrical and mechanical compatibility with existing designs.

Substiute Parts

214431

TE Connectivity ErniIn Stock: 6138214431 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

2336514-1

TE Connectivity AMP ConnectorsIn Stock: 15122336514-1 Datasheet

MFR RecommendedRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility for the TE Connectivity Erni 214431 is determined by the following critical parameters:

Primary Matching Criteria:

• Pitch specification: 2.00mm (0.079")
• Number of columns: 8
• Connector type: Male pins
• Mounting method: Through hole
• Current rating: 1.5A minimum
• Operating temperature range: -55°C to 125°C minimum
• Contact finish: Gold plating
• Compliance certifications: RoHS3 and REACH status

The substitute part 2336514-1 from TE Connectivity AMP Connectors meets all critical electrical and mechanical parameters. This part is classified as Active in production status, ensuring long-term availability and supply chain continuity. Both parts share identical pitch, column configuration, connector gender, and thermal operating specifications, establishing direct functional equivalence.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Primary Substitute: TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 2336514-1

The 2336514-1 is the manufacturer-recommended substitute for the obsolete 214431. Selection of this part is based on the following engineering factors:

Product Status Alignment: The substitute part maintains active production status, ensuring availability for immediate procurement and future reorders. The obsolete status of the original part creates supply risk; the active status of 2336514-1 eliminates this risk.

Electrical Equivalence: Both parts operate at identical current ratings (1.5A) and temperature ranges (-55°C to 125°C), confirming electrical compatibility in existing circuit designs.

Mechanical Compatibility: Pitch (2.00mm), column count (8), connector gender (male pins), and mounting method (through hole) are identical between parts, ensuring direct mechanical interchangeability in PCB layouts and backplane assemblies.

Compliance Certification: Both parts meet RoHS3 requirements. The substitute additionally provides REACH Unaffected status and MSL 1 rating, indicating superior environmental compliance and handling characteristics.

Contact Finish: Gold plating on both parts ensures equivalent signal integrity and corrosion resistance in high-reliability applications.

Inventory Availability: 1414 pieces of the substitute part are in stock, supporting immediate deployment for repair and maintenance activities.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the 2336514-1 be used as a direct replacement for the 214431 in existing designs?

A: Yes. The substitute part matches all critical electrical and mechanical parameters: 2.00mm pitch, 8-column configuration, male pin connector type, through-hole mounting, 1.5A current rating, and -55°C to 125°C operating temperature range. Both parts feature gold-plated contacts and RoHS3 compliance.

Q: What is the primary reason for substitution?

A: The 214431 is classified as obsolete and no longer in active production. The 2336514-1 is the manufacturer-recommended active-production equivalent, ensuring long-term supply chain continuity and availability.

Q: Are there any differences in packaging between the two parts?

A: The substitute part 2336514-1 is supplied in Tube packaging. Packaging format does not affect electrical or mechanical performance; it impacts only handling, storage, and logistics procedures.

Q: Do both parts meet the same environmental and compliance standards?

A: Both parts are RoHS3 compliant. The substitute additionally carries REACH Unaffected status and MSL 1 (Unlimited) moisture sensitivity rating, indicating equivalent or superior environmental compliance.

Q: What is the Z-PACK series designation for the substitute part?

A: Z-PACK is the product series classification for the 2336514-1. This designation indicates the connector family and design generation within the TE Connectivity AMP Connectors product line.

Q: Are there any thermal or electrical derating considerations when switching to the substitute?

A: No. Both parts operate identically across the full temperature range (-55°C to 125°C) and current rating (1.5A). No derating or thermal management changes are required.

Q: How many positions and rows does the substitute part provide?

A: The 2336514-1 provides 40 total positions configured as 5 rows by 8 columns, matching the 8-column specification of the original part.

Q: What termination method does the substitute use?

A: The 2336514-1 uses press-fit termination, a standard through-hole connection method compatible with PCB assembly processes.