TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 3-119216-6 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 3-119216-6 is a 100 Position Female Card Edge Connector designed for dual edge applications with 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch spacing. This connector features press-fit termination, gold-plated phosphor bronze contacts, and operates across a temperature range of -55°C to 85°C. The part is classified as obsolete, making identification of equivalent substitute components essential for ongoing system support, maintenance, and new production requirements where legacy compatibility is necessary.

Substiute Parts

3-119216-6

TE Connectivity AMP ConnectorsIn Stock: 9703-119216-6 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

745-100-540-201

Mercury United Electronics, Inc.In Stock: 1118745-100-540-201 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the TE Connectivity 3-119216-6 with the Mercury United Electronics 745-100-540-201 is based on alignment of the following critical electrical and mechanical parameters:

Matching Parameters:

• 100 position connector count
• 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch spacing
• Dual edge, two-row configuration
• Female gender
• Through hole mounting
• Gold contact finish at 30.0µin (0.76µm) thickness
• Black color
• Press-fit termination capability
• Card thickness compatibility within specified ranges

Functional Equivalence: Both connectors serve identical applications as 100-position dual edge female card edge connectors with matching pitch and mounting characteristics. The substitute part maintains electrical and mechanical compatibility for legacy system replacement and new production applications requiring this connector class.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Primary Substitute: Mercury United Electronics 745-100-540-201

The Mercury United Electronics 745-100-540-201 is the designated equivalent substitute for the obsolete TE Connectivity 3-119216-6. Selection of this substitute is based on the following engineering criteria:

Product Status Alignment: The substitute part maintains active product status, ensuring ongoing availability, manufacturing support, and supply chain continuity. The obsolete status of the original part necessitates transition to an active equivalent for new production and long-term system support.

Electrical and Mechanical Compatibility: Both connectors share identical position count (100), pitch spacing (0.100"), dual edge configuration, female gender, and gold contact finish specifications. Card thickness ranges overlap within acceptable tolerances (0.054" ~ 0.070" for substitute versus 0.054" ~ 0.071" for original), ensuring mechanical fit compatibility with standard card edge applications.

Termination Capability: The substitute part supports both press-fit and wire wrap termination options, providing equivalent or enhanced flexibility compared to the original press-fit-only specification. This expanded termination capability does not compromise compatibility with existing press-fit applications.

Temperature Operating Range: The substitute part operates across -40°C to 105°C, which encompasses the original part's -55°C to 85°C range for the majority of standard industrial applications. Applications requiring operation below -40°C require specific evaluation against system requirements.

Compliance and Certification: Both parts share identical ECCN (EAR99), HTSUS (8536.69.4040), and Moisture Sensitivity Level (1 - Unlimited) classifications. Both parts maintain RoHS non-compliant status, indicating no change in regulatory compliance posture during substitution.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What are the critical parameters that determine substitution compatibility for the 3-119216-6?

A: The critical parameters are: 100 position count, 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch, dual edge configuration, female gender, two-row layout, through hole mounting, and gold contact finish. These parameters define the functional and mechanical interface requirements for card edge connector applications.

Q: Can the Mercury 745-100-540-201 be used as a direct replacement in existing designs?

A: Yes. The substitute part maintains identical position count, pitch, card type, gender, row configuration, mounting type, and contact finish specifications. Card thickness compatibility is confirmed within the overlapping range of 0.054" to 0.070".

Q: What is the difference in contact material between the original and substitute parts?

A: The original part uses phosphor bronze contacts, while the substitute uses copper alloy contacts. Both materials are plated with identical gold finish thickness (30.0µin / 0.76µm) and provide equivalent electrical performance for standard card edge connector applications.

Q: Does the substitute part support the same termination methods?

A: The substitute part supports both press-fit and wire wrap termination, compared to press-fit only for the original part. Existing press-fit applications are fully compatible with the substitute part.

Q: Are there temperature range differences that affect application suitability?

A: The substitute part operates from -40°C to 105°C, compared to -55°C to 85°C for the original part. The substitute part covers the original range except below -40°C. Applications requiring operation below -40°C require specific evaluation.

Q: What is the inventory status for the substitute part?

A: The Mercury 745-100-540-201 has 1016 pieces in stock as new original inventory, providing immediate availability for production and replacement requirements.

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

A: Both parts share identical ECCN (EAR99), HTSUS (8536.69.4040), and Moisture Sensitivity Level (1 - Unlimited) classifications. Both are RoHS non-compliant. No change in regulatory compliance posture occurs during substitution.

Q: What packaging format is available for the substitute part?

A: The Mercury 745-100-540-201 is supplied in bulk packaging, compared to unspecified packaging for the original part.