Amphenol ICC 48232-000 Socket Contact Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Amphenol ICC 48232-000 is a socket contact for rectangular connectors in the Mini-PV™ and Basics+ series, designed for 18-20 AWG wire gauges with gold plating and crimp termination. This part is classified as obsolete, making identification of active equivalent and substitute parts essential for ongoing procurement and design continuity. Substitute parts must maintain identical electrical and mechanical specifications to ensure proper connector assembly and performance.

Substiute Parts

48232-000

Amphenol ICC (FCI)In Stock: 83148232-000 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

48232-000LF

Amphenol ICC (FCI)In Stock: 156848232-000LF Datasheet

DirectRFQ

0945180100

MolexIn Stock: 9380945180100 Datasheet

MFR RecommendedRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution for the 48232-000 is determined by the following critical parameters:

• Wire gauge compatibility: 18-20 AWG
• Contact termination method: Crimp
• Contact type: Socket
• Contact finish: Gold plating at 30.0µin (0.76µm) thickness
• Moisture sensitivity level: MSL 1

Two substitute parts are identified:

1. 48232-000LF (Amphenol ICC): Direct manufacturer equivalent with identical electrical and mechanical specifications. The primary difference is product status (active vs. obsolete) and RoHS compliance upgrade.

2. 0945180100 (Molex): Cross-manufacturer substitute from the High Normal Force (HNF) series. This part maintains wire gauge, termination method, and contact type compatibility, though it uses a blade contact configuration rather than socket contact geometry.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

For direct replacement within existing Mini-PV™ and Basics+ connector assemblies:

The 48232-000LF is the primary substitute for the obsolete 48232-000. Both parts are manufactured by Amphenol ICC and maintain identical electrical and mechanical specifications. The 48232-000LF offers the advantage of active product status and RoHS compliance, making it suitable for new designs and ongoing production where regulatory compliance is required.

For cross-manufacturer substitution:

The Molex 0945180100 provides an alternative from a different manufacturer and connector series (High Normal Force). This part maintains wire gauge and crimp termination compatibility but uses a blade contact configuration. Cross-manufacturer substitution requires verification of connector housing compatibility and contact insertion force specifications to ensure proper mating performance.

Compliance considerations:

If RoHS compliance is mandatory for your application, the 48232-000LF or 0945180100 must be selected, as the original 48232-000 is RoHS non-compliant. Both substitute parts meet ROHS3 or RoHS Compliant standards.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the 48232-000LF be used as a direct replacement for the 48232-000?

A: Yes. The 48232-000LF is a direct equivalent manufactured by Amphenol ICC with identical wire gauge (18-20 AWG), contact termination (crimp), contact finish (gold at 30.0µin), and moisture sensitivity level (MSL 1). The primary differences are product status (active vs. obsolete) and RoHS compliance.

Q: What is the difference between the 48232-000LF and the Molex 0945180100?

A: The 48232-000LF is a socket contact from Amphenol ICC's Mini-PV™ series, while the 0945180100 is a female blade socket from Molex's High Normal Force series. Both support 18-20 AWG wire gauges and crimp termination, but the blade contact geometry differs from the socket contact geometry. Substitution requires verification of connector housing compatibility.

Q: Are there packaging differences between substitute parts?

A: Yes. The 48232-000LF is supplied in bulk packaging, while the 0945180100 is supplied in Tape & Reel (TR) format. Packaging selection depends on production volume and assembly automation requirements.

Q: Does the Molex 0945180100 have the same gold plating specification?

A: The contact finish and finish thickness for the 0945180100 are not specified in the available data. Verification with Molex technical documentation is necessary to confirm plating specifications match the 30.0µin (0.76µm) gold thickness of the original part.

Q: Which substitute part should be selected for new designs?

A: For new designs within the Mini-PV™ connector family, the 48232-000LF is recommended as it maintains the original series compatibility and offers active product status with RoHS compliance. The Molex 0945180100 is suitable only if cross-manufacturer connector compatibility has been verified for your specific application.