3M 4660-6005 Rectangular Connector Plug - Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The 3M 4660-6005 is a 60-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 classified as Active product status. Substitute parts are identified when equivalent electrical and mechanical parameters are required for component replacement or design flexibility.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Connector Type	Plug
Number of Positions	60
Contact Type	Male Pin
Pitch	0.100" (2.54mm)
Number of Rows	2
Row Spacing	0.100" (2.54mm)
Cable Termination	IDC
Wire Gauge	26-28 AWG, Stranded or Solid
Contact Finish	Gold
Mounting Type	Free Hanging (In-Line)
Series	4600

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the 3M 4660-6005 are identified based on strict equivalence of the following critical parameters:

Connector type (Plug)
Number of positions (60)
Contact type (Male Pin)
Pitch and row spacing (0.100" / 2.54mm)
Cable termination method (IDC)
Wire gauge compatibility (26-28 AWG)
Contact finish (Gold)
Series classification (4600)

Parts meeting all these criteria are electrically and mechanically interchangeable for the intended application.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	4660-6005	4660-6000
Manufacturer	3M	3M
Category	Rectangular Connectors	Rectangular Connectors
Connector Type	Plug	Plug
Number of Positions	60	60
Contact Type	Male Pin	Male Pin
Pitch	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)
Number of Rows	2	2
Row Spacing	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)
Cable Termination	IDC	IDC
Wire Gauge	26-28 AWG, Stranded or Solid	26-28 AWG, Stranded or Solid
Contact Finish	Gold	Gold
Contact Finish Thickness	30.0µin (0.76µm)	30.0µin (0.76µm)
Mounting Type	Free Hanging (In-Line)	Free Hanging (In-Line)
Series	4600	4600
Product Status	Active	Active
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)
ECCN	EAR99	EAR99
HTSUS	8536.69.4051	8536.69.4051

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Both the 4660-6005 and 4660-6000 are Active product status components manufactured by 3M within the 4600 series. Both parts are ROHS3 compliant and carry identical electrical and mechanical specifications. Selection between these parts may be based on inventory availability or procurement lead time, as they are fully equivalent for application requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Are the 4660-6005 and 4660-6000 fully interchangeable?

A: Yes. Both parts share identical electrical and mechanical parameters, including connector type, position count, pitch, row spacing, contact finish, and wire gauge compatibility. They are direct substitutes within the 3M 4600 series.

Q: What wire gauges are compatible with these connectors?

A: Both connectors accept 26-28 AWG wire in stranded or solid configuration via IDC termination.

Q: What is the pitch specification for these connectors?

A: The pitch is 0.100" (2.54mm) with row spacing of 0.100" (2.54mm), providing a standard 2-row configuration across 60 positions.

Q: Are these connectors RoHS compliant?

A: Yes, both parts are ROHS3 compliant and carry MSL rating of 1 (Unlimited).

Q: What is the contact finish specification?

A: Both connectors feature gold-plated contacts with a finish thickness of 30.0µin (0.76µm).

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