Pomona Electronics 3690-2 Banana Plug Connector - Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Pomona Electronics 3690-2 is a miniature banana plug connector designed for solder termination applications. This male connector features a red insulated body and is rated for wire gauges 20-22 AWG with gold-plated beryllium copper contacts. The part is currently active in production with 844 units in stock. Substitute parts are identified when equivalent electrical and mechanical specifications are maintained across the same connector category, enabling seamless integration in applications requiring miniature banana plug connectors with identical termination and insulation characteristics.

Substiute Parts

3690-2

Pomona ElectronicsIn Stock: 8963690-2 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

BU-P3690-2

Mueller Electric CoIn Stock: 1157BU-P3690-2 Datasheet

DirectRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the Pomona Electronics 3690-2 are qualified based on strict equivalence across the following critical parameters:

• Connector Type & Gender: Banana Plug, Male configuration
• Plug Diameter Classification: Miniature form factor
• Termination Method: Solder termination only
• Insulation Configuration: Non-Mating End Insulated
• Wire Gauge Compatibility: 20-22 AWG
• Contact Material & Finish: Beryllium Copper with Gold plating
• Body Material: Polyamide (PA), Nylon construction
• Mounting Configuration: Free Hanging (In-Line)
• Color: Red insulation
• Regulatory Compliance: RoHS and REACH status alignment

The Mueller Electric Co BU-P3690-2 meets all these criteria and is classified as a direct substitute. Both parts maintain identical mechanical and electrical specifications within the banana and tip connector category, ensuring functional interchangeability in solder-terminated applications.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Both the Pomona Electronics 3690-2 and Mueller Electric Co BU-P3690-2 are active production parts with full RoHS and REACH compliance. The Mueller Electric Co substitute offers an extended operating temperature range of -50°C to 105°C compared to the Pomona part's 80°C specification. Selection between these parts should be based on application temperature requirements and inventory availability. Both parts carry identical regulatory classifications (EAR99, HTSUS 8536.69.8000) and maintain equivalent mechanical and electrical characteristics for solder-terminated miniature banana plug applications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the Mueller Electric Co BU-P3690-2 be used as a direct replacement for the Pomona Electronics 3690-2?

A: Yes. Both parts are functionally equivalent across all critical parameters: miniature banana plug configuration, male gender, solder termination, non-mating end insulation, 20-22 AWG wire gauge compatibility, beryllium copper gold-plated contacts, and polyamide body material. They are mechanically and electrically interchangeable.

Q: What is the difference in operating temperature specifications?

A: The Pomona Electronics 3690-2 is rated to 80°C, while the Mueller Electric Co BU-P3690-2 operates across -50°C to 105°C. For applications requiring extended temperature performance, the Mueller part provides broader operational capability.

Q: Are both parts RoHS compliant?

A: Yes. The Pomona part is ROHS3 Compliant, and the Mueller part is RoHS Compliant. Both meet regulatory requirements and are REACH Unaffected.

Q: What wire gauge compatibility applies to both parts?

A: Both connectors are designed for 20-22 AWG wire termination via solder connection.

Q: Are there packaging differences between these parts?

A: Both parts are supplied in bulk packaging. The Mueller Electric Co part description references "10PK" packaging, but both maintain the same connector specifications and are suitable for equivalent applications.