Equivalent & Substitute Parts for Winchester Interconnect 300668EZ Modular Connector

Part Overview

The Winchester Interconnect 300668EZ is a modular connector categorized as a Plug Modular Connector 8p8c (RJ45, Ethernet) Position Unshielded Cat6 IDC. This component is RoHS Compliant and currently in active production, with a new original inventory of 1113 pieces. In engineering design and maintenance operations, identifying equivalent or substitute models is necessary to ensure ongoing availability, account for preferred supplier constraints, or address supply chain interruptions. Selection of substitute modular connectors must be based exclusively on the alignment of critical electrical and mechanical parameters as provided.

Substiute Parts

300668EZ

Winchester InterconnectIn Stock: 1211300668EZ Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

0449150001

MolexIn Stock: 38950449150001 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts are selected exclusively when there is strict alignment among the following key parameters:

• Connector Type (Plug)
• Number of Positions/Contacts (8p8c, RJ45, Ethernet)
• Shielding (Unshielded)
• Ratings (Cat6)
• Termination Method (IDC)
• Color (Translucent - Clear)
• Contact Finish (Gold)
• RoHS Status
• Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)
• ECCN and HTSUS compliance

Compatibility is determined by these parameters without deviation or extrapolation.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Both Winchester Interconnect 300668EZ and Molex 0449150001 are listed as active products and are RoHS compliant with an MSL of 1 (Unlimited), indicating that they are suitable substitutes based on compliance, regulatory status, and inventory condition. There are no differences in certification or product status that preclude their substitution.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What are the main criteria required for substituting a modular connector like Winchester Interconnect 300668EZ?
A: Substitution requires identical connector type (Plug), number of positions/contacts (8p8c RJ45), unshielded construction, Cat6 rating, IDC termination, equivalent color, gold-plated contacts, and regulatory compliance such as RoHS and MSL level.

Q: Are the Winchester Interconnect 300668EZ and Molex 0449150001 compatible from a category and application standpoint?
A: Both parts are modular connectors with identical category parameters, position count, shielding, rating, termination method, and compliance, allowing direct substitution.

Q: Does packaging or inventory status affect substitutability?
A: Substitution is determined by electrical and mechanical parameter alignment. Packaging and inventory affect logistics but not technical substitution compatibility.

Q: What regulatory or compliance certifications must be matched when selecting substitutes?
A: RoHS compliance, MSL level, ECCN, and HTSUS must align for substitution. Both compared parts meet these requirements.

Q: Is color a substitution criterion in this category?
A: Yes, both parts are specified as translucent - clear, and this visual and materials parameter is included in the substitution logic.