Molex 5003340201 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Molex 5003340201 is a 20-position rectangular connector plug with outer shroud contacts, designed for surface mount applications. This component is part of the SlimStack 500334 series and features gold-plated contacts with a 0.50mm pitch configuration across 2 rows.

The 5003340201 has reached obsolete product status. Identifying equivalent substitute parts is necessary to maintain design continuity, ensure supply chain availability, and support ongoing production requirements for applications utilizing this connector type.

Substiute Parts

5003340201

MolexIn Stock: 8795003340201 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

0538850208

MolexIn Stock: 422170538850208 Datasheet

Parametric EquivalentRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the Molex 5003340201 is determined by strict equivalence across the following critical parameters:

• Connector type and contact configuration (Plug, Outer Shroud Contacts)
• Electrical position count (20 positions)
• Contact pitch spacing (0.50mm)
• Row configuration (2 rows)
• Surface mount mounting method
• Contact material and finish specification (Gold, 10.0µin thickness)
• Physical stacking and board height dimensions
• Regulatory compliance (ROHS3, REACH Unaffected)

The substitute part Molex 0538850208 meets all these criteria, providing functional and mechanical equivalence while maintaining active product status and improved inventory availability.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The Molex 0538850208 is the direct equivalent substitute for the obsolete 5003340201. Both parts maintain identical electrical and mechanical specifications across all critical parameters. The 0538850208 offers the advantage of active product status with significantly higher inventory availability (42,155 units in stock versus 824 units for the original part).

Both parts satisfy ROHS3 compliance and REACH unaffected status, ensuring regulatory alignment for current manufacturing standards. The substitute part is supplied in Tape & Reel packaging, suitable for automated assembly processes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Are the 5003340201 and 0538850208 mechanically interchangeable?

A: Yes. Both parts share identical connector type, position count, pitch, row configuration, and physical dimensions. They are direct mechanical equivalents.

Q: Do these parts have the same electrical specifications?

A: Yes. Contact finish, finish thickness, and all electrical characteristics are identical between the two parts.

Q: What is the difference between these two parts?

A: The primary differences are product status (obsolete versus active) and series designation (SlimStack 500334 versus SlimStack 53885). The 0538850208 is supplied in Tape & Reel packaging, whereas packaging information for the 5003340201 is not specified.

Q: Can I use the 0538850208 in existing designs specified for the 5003340201?

A: Yes. The parts are functionally and mechanically equivalent. No design modifications are required.

Q: Are there any compliance or certification differences?

A: No. Both parts maintain identical RoHS3 compliance, REACH unaffected status, and moisture sensitivity level ratings.

Q: What is the inventory situation for each part?

A: The 5003340201 has 824 units in stock. The 0538850208 has 42,155 units in stock, providing significantly better supply availability.