TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 368215-1 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 368215-1 is a 3-position rectangular connector receptacle housing designed for knock sensor applications. This component is classified as a Junior Power Timer series connector and features a sealed design with crimp contact termination. The part is currently in active production status with 973 units in stock.

Substitute parts are identified when equivalent electrical and mechanical parameters are maintained across the connector family, allowing for interchangeability in applications where the core functional requirements remain constant.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Connector Type	Receptacle
Contact Type	Female Socket
Number of Positions	3
Number of Rows	1
Mounting Type	Free Hanging (In-Line)
Contact Termination	Crimp
Insulation Material	Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Glass Filled
Features	Sealed
Series	Junior Power Timer
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	1 (Unlimited)

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the 368215-1 are qualified based on the following critical parameters that determine functional interchangeability:

Electrical Parameters:

Connector type: Receptacle
Contact type: Female Socket
Number of positions: 3
Contact termination method: Crimp

Mechanical Parameters:

Number of rows: 1
Mounting type: Free Hanging (In-Line)
Insulation material: Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Glass Filled
Features: Sealed design

Environmental & Compliance Parameters:

Moisture Sensitivity Level: 1 (Unlimited)
Series classification: Junior Power Timer
Product status: Active

The substitute parts 368000-1, 368356-1, and 85205-1 maintain all critical electrical and mechanical parameters. Variations in housing color (gray versus black) do not affect electrical or mechanical compatibility and represent the primary distinguishing characteristic among these equivalent parts.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	368215-1	368000-1	368356-1	85205-1
Manufacturer	TE Connectivity AMP Connectors	TE Connectivity AMP Connectors	TE Connectivity AMP Connectors	TE Connectivity AMP Connectors
Category	Rectangular Connectors	Rectangular Connectors	Rectangular Connectors	Rectangular Connectors
Connector Type	Receptacle	Receptacle	Receptacle	Receptacle
Contact Type	Female Socket	Female Socket	Female Socket	Female Socket
Number of Positions	3	3	3	3
Number of Rows	1	1	1	1
Mounting Type	Free Hanging (In-Line)	Free Hanging (In-Line)	Free Hanging (In-Line)	Free Hanging (In-Line)
Contact Termination	Crimp	Crimp	Crimp	Crimp
Color	Gray	Black	Black	Black
Features	Sealed	Sealed	Sealed	Sealed
Insulation Material	Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Glass Filled	Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Glass Filled	Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Glass Filled	Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Glass Filled
Series	Junior Power Timer	Junior Power Timer	Junior Power Timer	Junior Power Timer
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)
Product Status	Active	Active	Active	Active
Packaging	Bulk	Bulk	Bulk	Bulk
ECCN	EAR99	EAR99	EAR99	EAR99
HTSUS	8536.69.8000	8536.69.8000	8536.69.8000	8536.69.8000
Inventory (Pcs)	973	1033	1152	1603

Engineering Selection Recommendations

All four parts—368215-1, 368000-1, 368356-1, and 85205-1—are active production components from TE Connectivity AMP Connectors within the Junior Power Timer series. Each part maintains identical electrical and mechanical specifications for 3-position rectangular connector receptacles with crimp termination.

RoHS Compliance Status:

368215-1: RoHS Compliant
368000-1: ROHS3 Compliant
368356-1: RoHS Compliant
85205-1: ROHS3 Compliant

All parts satisfy RoHS requirements. The primary distinction among these parts is housing color: 368215-1 features gray housing, while 368000-1, 368356-1, and 85205-1 feature black housing. Color selection should be based on application requirements and assembly specifications.

Inventory availability varies across the part numbers, with 85205-1 maintaining the highest stock level at 1603 units.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can 368000-1, 368356-1, and 85205-1 be used interchangeably with 368215-1?

A: Yes. All four parts share identical electrical and mechanical specifications: 3-position receptacle housings with female socket contacts, crimp termination, sealed design, and PBT glass-filled insulation. The primary difference is housing color (gray for 368215-1; black for the others). Interchangeability is determined by whether color specification is a functional requirement in the application.

Q: What is the significance of the color difference between 368215-1 and its substitutes?

A: Housing color is a cosmetic and identification characteristic that does not affect electrical performance or mechanical compatibility. Selection between gray and black housing should be based on application assembly specifications, visual identification requirements, or design documentation.

Q: Are all substitute parts currently in active production?

A: Yes. All four parts—368215-1, 368000-1, 368356-1, and 85205-1—maintain active product status with TE Connectivity AMP Connectors.

Q: Do these parts require contacts to be purchased separately?

A: Yes. All parts are supplied as housings only. Contacts are not included and must be sourced separately according to application requirements.

Q: What is the Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) for these connectors?

A: All parts carry MSL rating of 1 (Unlimited), indicating no moisture sensitivity restrictions for storage or handling.

Q: Are these parts RoHS compliant?

A: Yes. All parts meet RoHS requirements. 368215-1 and 368356-1 carry RoHS Compliant status, while 368000-1 and 85205-1 carry ROHS3 Compliant status.

Q: What mounting configuration do these connectors support?

A: All parts are configured for Free Hanging (In-Line) mounting, suitable for applications requiring flexible connector positioning without fixed mounting hardware.

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