TE Connectivity 2-826936-0 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The TE Connectivity 2-826936-0 is a vertical rectangular connector header designed for through-hole mounting applications. This component features 20 positions at 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch, male pin contact configuration, and unshrouded design suitable for board-to-board or cable interconnection. The part is manufactured in the AMPMODU Mod II series with solder termination and push-pull fastening. Product status is Active with 792 pieces currently in stock. Equivalent and substitute parts are identified to support design flexibility, inventory management, and supply chain continuity for applications requiring compatible 20-position 2.54mm pitch header connectors.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Manufacturer Part Number	2-826936-0
Manufacturer	TE Connectivity AMP Connectors
Category	Rectangular Connectors
Series	AMPMODU Mod II
Connector Type	Header, Breakaway
Contact Type	Male Pin
Number of Positions	20
Number of Rows	1
Pitch - Mating	0.100" (2.54mm)
Mounting Type	Through Hole
Termination	Solder
Fastening Type	Push-Pull
Shrouding	Unshrouded
Operating Temperature Range	-65°C ~ 105°C
Current Rating	5A
Material Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0
RoHS Status	RoHS Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level	1 (Unlimited)

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution compatibility for the TE Connectivity 2-826936-0 is determined by the following critical parameters:

Primary Matching Criteria:

Number of Positions: 20
Pitch - Mating: 0.100" (2.54mm)
Contact Type: Male Pin
Mounting Type: Through Hole
Termination: Solder
Fastening Type: Push-Pull
Connector Type: Header
Style: Board to Board or Cable
Shrouding: Unshrouded
Number of Rows: 1

Secondary Compatibility Factors:

Operating Temperature Range (minimum -55°C to -65°C acceptable; maximum 105°C to 125°C acceptable)
Material Flammability Rating: UL94 V-0
Moisture Sensitivity Level: 1 (Unlimited)
RoHS Compliance Status: RoHS3 or RoHS Compliant
Contact Shape: Square
Insulation Material: PBT, Polyamide, or Polyester variants

All identified substitute parts meet the primary matching criteria. Variations in contact length, contact finish composition, and insulation material do not prevent functional substitution in standard applications where the connector pitch, position count, and mounting method are the determining factors.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	2-826936-0 (TE Connectivity)	0022284205 (Molex)	0901200780 (Molex)	A2-20PA-2.54DSA(71) (Hirose)	HTSW-120-07-F-S (Samtec)	M20-9732046 (Harwin)	TSW-120-07-T-S-LL (Samtec)	TSW-120-08-G-S-LL (Samtec)	TSW-120-08-L-S-LL (Samtec)	TSW-120-08-S-S-LL (Samtec)	TSW-120-09-G-S (Samtec)
Number of Positions	20	20	20	20	20	20	20	20	20	20	20
Pitch - Mating	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)
Contact Type	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin
Number of Rows	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Mounting Type	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole
Termination	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Kinked Pin, Solder	Kinked Pin, Solder	Kinked Pin, Solder	Kinked Pin, Solder	Solder
Fastening Type	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Push-Pull
Connector Type	Header, Breakaway	Header, Breakaway	Header, Breakaway	Header	Header	Header, Cuttable	Header	Header	Header	Header	Header
Shrouding	Unshrouded	Unshrouded	Unshrouded	Unshrouded	Unshrouded	Unshrouded	Unshrouded	Unshrouded	Unshrouded	Unshrouded	Unshrouded
Contact Shape	Square	Square	Square	Square	Square	Square	Square	Square	Square	Square	Square
Material Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0
RoHS Status	RoHS Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	Not Applicable	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)
Operating Temperature Range	-65°C ~ 105°C	Not Specified	-55°C ~ 125°C	-55°C ~ 85°C	-55°C ~ 125°C	-40°C ~ 105°C	-55°C ~ 105°C	-55°C ~ 125°C	-55°C ~ 125°C	-55°C ~ 125°C	-55°C ~ 125°C
Current Rating	5A	Not Specified	Not Specified	3A	Varies by Wire Gauge	3A per Contact	Not Specified	Not Specified	Not Specified	Not Specified	Not Specified
Contact Length - Mating	0.228" (5.80mm)	0.295" (7.49mm)	0.266" (6.75mm)	0.236" (6.00mm)	0.230" (5.84mm)	0.276" (7.00mm)	0.230" (5.84mm)	0.230" (5.84mm)	0.230" (5.84mm)	0.230" (5.84mm)	0.230" (5.84mm)
Contact Length - Post	0.126" (3.20mm)	0.120" (3.05mm)	0.114" (2.90mm)	0.118" (3.00mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.122" (3.10mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.200" (5.08mm)	0.200" (5.08mm)	0.200" (5.08mm)	0.400" (10.16mm)
Overall Contact Length	0.465" (11.81mm)	0.505" (12.83mm)	0.478" (12.15mm)	0.454" (11.54mm)	0.430" (10.92mm)	0.496" (12.60mm)	0.430" (10.92mm)	0.530" (13.46mm)	0.530" (13.46mm)	0.530" (13.46mm)	0.730" (18.54mm)
Insulation Height	0.110" (2.79mm)	0.090" (2.29mm)	0.098" (2.50mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)
Contact Finish - Mating	Tin	Gold	Gold	Gold	Gold	Tin	Tin	Gold	Gold	Gold	Gold
Contact Material	Copper Alloy	Not Specified	Brass	Brass	Phosphor Bronze	Brass	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze
Insulation Material	Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)	Polyamide (PA), Nylon, Glass Filled	Polyester, Glass Filled	Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)	Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)	Polyamide (PA6T), Nylon 6T	Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)	Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)	Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)	Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)	Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)

Engineering Selection Recommendations

All identified substitute parts are Active status products with RoHS compliance certification (RoHS Compliant or ROHS3 Compliant). Selection among these alternatives is based on the following engineering considerations:

Direct Substitutes with Minimal Dimensional Variation:

TSW-120-07-T-S-LL (Samtec): Matches operating temperature range of -55°C ~ 105°C, PBT insulation material, and overall contact length within 0.035" of the main part. Suitable for direct replacement in standard applications.
M20-9732046 (Harwin): Operates within -40°C ~ 105°C range, cuttable header design, brass contact material, and comparable contact dimensions. Appropriate for applications requiring modular connector configurations.

Substitutes with Extended Temperature Performance:

TSW-120-08-G-S-LL, TSW-120-08-L-S-LL, TSW-120-08-S-S-LL, TSW-120-09-G-S (Samtec): All support -55°C ~ 125°C operating range, exceeding the main part specification. These variants differ in contact post length and contact finish composition. Selection depends on specific application depth requirements and mating surface specifications.
0901200780 (Molex C-Grid III): Operates -55°C ~ 125°C with brass contacts and polyester insulation. Suitable for applications requiring enhanced thermal performance.

Substitutes with Specialized Material Composition:

HTSW-120-07-F-S (Samtec): Features Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) insulation and phosphor bronze contacts with gold mating finish. Appropriate for high-frequency or specialized environmental applications.
A2-20PA-2.54DSA(71) (Hirose): Operates -55°C ~ 85°C with 3A current rating and 200V voltage rating. Suitable for applications with defined voltage specifications.
0022284205 (Molex KK254): Gold-plated mating contacts with polyamide insulation. Appropriate for applications requiring enhanced corrosion resistance.

All substitute parts maintain the critical functional parameters: 20 positions, 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch, male pin configuration, through-hole mounting, solder termination, push-pull fastening, unshrouded design, and UL94 V-0 flammability rating.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I substitute the TE Connectivity 2-826936-0 with any of the listed alternatives?

A: Yes, all listed parts are functionally compatible substitutes. They share the critical parameters: 20 positions, 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch, male pin contacts, through-hole mounting, solder termination, and push-pull fastening. Variations in contact length, contact finish, and insulation material do not prevent functional substitution in standard board-to-board or cable interconnection applications.

Q: What is the primary difference between the TE Connectivity 2-826936-0 and the Samtec TSW series substitutes?

A: The main differences are contact post length, contact finish composition, and operating temperature range. The TE part features 0.126" (3.20mm) contact post length with tin mating finish and operates -65°C ~ 105°C. Samtec TSW variants offer post lengths ranging from 0.100" to 0.400" (2.54mm to 10.16mm), with gold or tin mating finishes, and extended temperature ranges to -55°C ~ 125°C. Selection depends on specific application depth and thermal requirements.

Q: Are there current rating differences between the main part and substitutes?

A: The TE Connectivity 2-826936-0 specifies 5A current rating. The Hirose A2-20PA-2.54DSA(71) specifies 3A per contact, and the Harwin M20-9732046 specifies 3A per contact. The Samtec HTSW-120-07-F-S current rating varies by wire gauge. For applications requiring 5A per contact, the TE part or substitutes with unspecified current ratings (which typically support 5A or higher for this connector class) are appropriate. Applications with lower current requirements can use any substitute.

Q: What packaging options are available for these substitutes?

A: Packaging varies by manufacturer and part number. The TE Connectivity 2-826936-0 is supplied in Bulk packaging. Molex parts are available in Bulk or Tray packaging. Hirose, Harwin, and most Samtec variants are supplied in Bulk packaging. Samtec HTSW-120-07-F-S is supplied in Bag packaging. Verify packaging requirements with your procurement specifications before ordering.

Q: Which substitute offers the widest operating temperature range?

A: Multiple substitutes support -55°C ~ 125°C operating range: Molex 0901200780, Samtec TSW-120-08-G-S-LL, TSW-120-08-L-S-LL, TSW-120-08-S-S-LL, and TSW-120-09-G-S. This exceeds the TE Connectivity 2-826936-0 specification of -65°C ~ 105°C at the upper temperature limit. Selection of these parts is appropriate for applications requiring extended high-temperature performance.

Q: Do all substitutes meet RoHS compliance requirements?

A: Yes, all identified substitutes are RoHS Compliant or ROHS3 Compliant. The TE Connectivity 2-826936-0 is RoHS Compliant. All substitutes meet current RoHS directives and are suitable for applications with RoHS compliance requirements.

Q: What is the difference between breakaway and cuttable header designs?

A: The TE Connectivity 2-826936-0 features a breakaway design, allowing individual connector sections to be separated along predetermined break points. The Harwin M20-9732046 features a cuttable design, allowing custom length configurations by cutting the connector at any position. Both designs provide modular connector solutions; selection depends on whether predefined break points (breakaway) or custom cutting capability (cuttable) is required.

Q: Are contact finish differences significant for substitution?

A: Contact finish differences (tin versus gold) affect corrosion resistance and mating surface characteristics. Tin-finished contacts (TE Connectivity 2-826936-0, Samtec TSW-120-07-T-S-LL, Harwin M20-9732046) provide standard performance for general-purpose applications. Gold-finished contacts (Molex, Hirose, Samtec TSW-120-08-G-S-LL variants) provide enhanced corrosion resistance and are appropriate for applications with extended shelf life, high-humidity environments, or specialized mating requirements. Both are functionally compatible for standard interconnection applications.

Q: Can I use a substitute with a longer contact post length in place of the TE Connectivity 2-826936-0?

A: Yes, substitutes with longer contact post lengths (such as Samtec TSW-120-09-G-S with 0.400" post length versus the TE part's 0.126" post length) are compatible for through-hole mounting applications. The longer post length provides additional engagement depth in the PCB, which may be beneficial for applications requiring enhanced mechanical retention. Verify that the PCB hole depth accommodates the longer post length.

Q: Which substitute is most similar to the TE Connectivity 2-826936-0 in overall dimensions?

A: The Hirose A2-20PA-2.54DSA(71) offers the closest overall contact length at 0.454" (11.54mm) compared to the TE part's 0.465" (11.81mm), a difference of only 0.011". The Samtec HTSW-120-07-F-S also provides a compact profile at 0.430" (10.92mm) overall contact length. Both are suitable for space-constrained applications requiring minimal connector height.

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