TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 280593 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 280593 is an 8-position rectangular connector receptacle housing with a 0.156" (3.96mm) pitch. This component functions as a receptacle housing for female socket contacts in the AMPMODU Mod I series and is designed for free-hanging, in-line mounting applications with crimp-style contact termination. The part is currently active in production status with RoHS compliance and unlimited moisture sensitivity rating. Substitute parts are identified when equivalent electrical and mechanical parameters are required for design flexibility, inventory management, or series standardization across applications.

Substiute Parts

280593

TE Connectivity AMP ConnectorsIn Stock: 1737280593 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

640251-8

TE Connectivity AMP ConnectorsIn Stock: 5341640251-8 Datasheet

Parametric EquivalentRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the TE Connectivity 280593 are identified based on strict equivalence of the following critical parameters: connector type (receptacle), contact type (female socket), number of positions (8), pitch (0.156"/3.96mm), number of rows (1), mounting type (free hanging in-line), and contact termination method (crimp). Both the main part and substitute parts maintain RoHS compliance and MSL 1 rating, ensuring regulatory and environmental compatibility. The substitute part 640251-8 meets all these core electrical and mechanical criteria, differing only in housing color (natural versus green) and series designation (SL-156 versus AMPMODU Mod I), which do not affect functional interchangeability in applications where color is not a design constraint.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Both the TE Connectivity 280593 and the substitute part 640251-8 are active production components with RoHS compliance and MSL 1 rating, confirming their suitability for current design implementations. The 280593 is specified for applications requiring green housing, while the 640251-8 provides an equivalent functional alternative with natural-colored housing. Selection between these parts should be based on housing color requirements and series standardization within the target application. Both parts are manufactured by TE Connectivity AMP Connectors and maintain identical electrical and mechanical specifications for the 8-position, 0.156" pitch receptacle housing configuration. The availability of the 640251-8 (5308 pcs in stock) versus the 280593 (1710 pcs in stock) may influence procurement decisions for high-volume applications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the 640251-8 substitute directly for the 280593 in existing designs?

A: Yes, the 640251-8 is functionally equivalent to the 280593 for all electrical and mechanical applications. Both parts are 8-position receptacle housings with 0.156" pitch, crimp termination, and free-hanging in-line mounting. The primary difference is housing color (natural versus green). Substitution is valid when color specification is not a design constraint.

Q: What are the critical parameters that define substitution compatibility?

A: Substitution compatibility is determined by: connector type (receptacle), contact type (female socket), number of positions (8), pitch (0.156"/3.96mm), number of rows (1), mounting type (free hanging in-line), and contact termination method (crimp). Both parts meet these criteria identically.

Q: Are there any compliance or regulatory differences between these parts?

A: No. Both the 280593 and 640251-8 are RoHS compliant with MSL 1 (unlimited moisture sensitivity) rating. Both are active production parts from TE Connectivity AMP Connectors with equivalent regulatory status.

Q: Does the housing color difference affect electrical performance?

A: No. Housing color is a visual identifier only and does not affect electrical performance, impedance, or mechanical function. Selection should be based on application-specific color coding requirements.

Q: Are contacts included with these housings?

A: No. Both the 280593 and 640251-8 are housings only. Contacts must be procured separately and are not included with these parts.

Q: What is the difference between the AMPMODU Mod I and SL-156 series designations?

A: These are different product series from TE Connectivity AMP Connectors. Both series provide 8-position, 0.156" pitch receptacle housings with identical electrical and mechanical specifications. Series designation reflects product line organization but does not affect functional interchangeability.