TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 499997-9 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 499997-9 is a 40 Position Rectangular Receptacle Connector designed for IDC (Insulation Displacement Contact) termination with ribbon cable. This connector operates with 26-28 AWG wire gauge and features gold-plated forked contacts rated for feed-through applications. The part is currently classified as obsolete, necessitating identification of active equivalent alternatives to maintain design continuity and ensure ongoing component availability for production and field service applications.

Substiute Parts

499997-9

TE Connectivity AMP ConnectorsIn Stock: 840499997-9 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

1658620-9

TE Connectivity AMP ConnectorsIn Stock: 37621658620-9 Datasheet

DirectRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the 499997-9 is determined by electrical and mechanical compatibility across the following critical parameters:

Electrical Compatibility Criteria:

• Connector type (Receptacle)
• Number of positions (40)
• Contact type (Forked)
• Wire gauge rating (26-28 AWG)
• Contact finish specification (Gold at 15.0µin thickness)

Mechanical Compatibility Criteria:

• Pitch spacing (0.100" / 2.54mm)
• Row configuration (2 rows)
• Row spacing (0.100" / 2.54mm)
• Mounting type (Free Hanging In-Line)
• Cable termination method (IDC)
• Feed-through feature requirement

The substitute part 1658620-9 maintains identical specifications across all electrical and mechanical parameters, ensuring direct functional equivalence within the AMP-Latch series rectangular connector family.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The 1658620-9 serves as the direct active equivalent for the obsolete 499997-9. Selection of the 1658620-9 is supported by the following engineering factors:

Product Status Alignment: The 1658620-9 maintains active product status with current manufacturing support, ensuring long-term component availability and supply chain continuity compared to the obsolete 499997-9.

Regulatory Compliance: The 1658620-9 achieves ROHS3 compliance, addressing regulatory requirements for new designs and production environments where RoHS compliance is mandated. The 499997-9 does not meet this compliance standard.

Electrical and Mechanical Equivalence: All electrical parameters including contact configuration, wire gauge rating, and contact finish specifications are identical between the two parts. All mechanical parameters including pitch, row spacing, mounting type, and termination method are identical, ensuring direct form-fit-function compatibility.

Certification Parity: Both parts share identical ECCN (EAR99) and HTSUS (8536.69.4051) classifications, maintaining consistent export and tariff treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the 1658620-9 directly replace the 499997-9 in existing designs?

A: Yes. The 1658620-9 is electrically and mechanically identical to the 499997-9 across all specified parameters. Direct substitution is supported without design modification.

Q: What is the primary difference between these two parts?

A: The 499997-9 is obsolete with non-compliant RoHS status, while the 1658620-9 is an active product with ROHS3 compliance. Both parts are functionally equivalent.

Q: Are there any compatibility concerns with ribbon cable termination?

A: No. Both parts utilize identical IDC termination methods and support 26-28 AWG ribbon cable. Termination compatibility is maintained.

Q: Does packaging differ between these parts?

A: The 1658620-9 is supplied in Tube packaging. The 499997-9 packaging specification is not provided in the technical data.

Q: Are the contact specifications identical?

A: Yes. Both parts feature forked gold-plated contacts with 15.0µin (0.38µm) finish thickness, identical contact configuration, and feed-through capability.

Q: What is the pitch and row spacing for these connectors?

A: Both parts feature 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch with 2-row configuration and 0.100" (2.54mm) row spacing, maintaining standard rectangular connector spacing standards.

Q: Is the 1658620-9 suitable for new product designs?

A: Yes. The 1658620-9 is an active product with current manufacturing support and ROHS3 compliance, making it appropriate for new designs and production applications.