3M 4620-6005 Rectangular Connector Plug - Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The 3M 4620-6005 is a 20-position rectangular plug connector with IDC (Insulation Displacement Contact) termination, designed for discrete or ribbon cable applications. This connector features gold-plated male pins rated for 26-28 AWG wire gauges and is configured in a 2-row layout with 0.100" pitch spacing. The product maintains Active status and is RoHS3 compliant, making it suitable for industrial and commercial applications requiring reliable inline connectivity. Substitute parts are identified when equivalent electrical and mechanical specifications are required due to inventory availability, lead time considerations, or design flexibility within the same connector family.

Substiute Parts

4620-6005

3MIn Stock: 10984620-6005 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

4620-6000

3MIn Stock: 27534620-6000 Datasheet

MFR RecommendedRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

The 3M 4620-6000 is identified as a direct substitute for the 4620-6005 based on strict equivalence of the following critical parameters:

• Connector type (Plug)
• Number of positions (20)
• Contact type (Male Pin)
• Pitch and row spacing (0.100" / 2.54mm)
• Cable termination method (IDC)
• Wire gauge compatibility (26-28 AWG, Stranded or Solid)
• Contact finish (Gold)
• Mounting configuration (Free Hanging In-Line)
• Series family (3M 4600)
• Regulatory compliance (RoHS3 Compliant)

Both parts are manufactured by 3M and maintain identical electrical and mechanical interfaces, ensuring functional interchangeability within applications designed for the 4620 series rectangular connector platform.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Both the 4620-6005 and 4620-6000 are Active products manufactured by 3M within the 4600 series connector family. Both maintain RoHS3 compliance and identical electrical and mechanical specifications. Selection between these parts should be based on inventory availability and lead time requirements, as they are functionally equivalent for all applications designed for 20-position IDC rectangular plug connectors with 0.100" pitch spacing and gold-plated male pin contacts rated for 26-28 AWG wire.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Are the 4620-6005 and 4620-6000 mechanically interchangeable?

A: Yes. Both connectors share identical pitch (0.100"), row spacing (0.100"), number of positions (20), and mounting configuration (Free Hanging In-Line). They will mate with the same receptacle connectors and occupy the same physical space in cable assemblies.

Q: Can these connectors be used with both stranded and solid wire?

A: Yes. Both the 4620-6005 and 4620-6000 support 26-28 AWG wire in either stranded or solid form, accommodating discrete wire or ribbon cable termination via IDC technology.

Q: What is the significance of the gold contact finish?

A: The 30.0µin (0.76µm) gold plating on male pin contacts provides corrosion resistance and ensures reliable electrical contact over the connector's operational life. This finish is identical on both substitute parts.

Q: Are both parts RoHS3 compliant?

A: Yes. Both the 4620-6005 and 4620-6000 are RoHS3 compliant, meeting current environmental and hazardous substance restrictions for commercial and industrial applications.

Q: What is the difference between these two part numbers?

A: The 4620-6005 and 4620-6000 are functionally equivalent parts within the 3M 4600 series. No electrical or mechanical differences exist between them. Differences may relate to manufacturing date codes, packaging batches, or internal inventory management, but they are interchangeable for all application purposes.