TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 555233-1 D-Sub Receptacle Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 555233-1 is a 36-position D-Sub receptacle connector featuring right-angle panel mount configuration with through-hole solder termination. This connector is part of the CHAMP .085 series and incorporates bail lock and shielding features with gold-plated contacts.

The 555233-1 carries an obsolete product status. Identification of equivalent and substitute parts is necessary to ensure design continuity, maintain supply chain reliability, and support ongoing production and field service requirements for systems utilizing this connector configuration.

Substiute Parts

555233-1

TE Connectivity AMP ConnectorsIn Stock: 809555233-1 Datasheet

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5555233-1

TE Connectivity AMP ConnectorsIn Stock: 25475555233-1 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the 555233-1 is determined by strict equivalence across the following critical parameters:

Electrical and Mechanical Compatibility Parameters:

• Number of positions: 36
• Number of rows: 2
• Connector type: Receptacle
• Mounting configuration: Panel mount, through-hole, right-angle orientation
• Termination method: Solder
• Connector style: Outer shroud contacts
• Features: Bail lock and shielding
• Contact finish: Gold plating
• Flange specification: Housing/Shell (4-40)
• Series designation: CHAMP .085

The substitute part 5555233-1 maintains complete equivalence across all electrical and mechanical parameters. Substitution is valid where these parameters remain unchanged in the application circuit board design and system integration requirements.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Primary Substitute: 5555233-1

The 5555233-1 is the direct equivalent substitute for the obsolete 555233-1. Both parts maintain identical electrical and mechanical specifications across all critical parameters including position count, mounting configuration, termination method, and connector features.

Product Status Consideration: The 555233-1 is classified as obsolete, while the 5555233-1 maintains active product status. Selection of the 5555233-1 ensures access to current manufacturing inventory and ongoing supplier support.

Compliance Status: The 555233-1 is RoHS non-compliant. The 5555233-1 is ROHS3 compliant, providing enhanced environmental and regulatory compliance for new designs and applications subject to RoHS requirements.

Contact Finish Specification: The 5555233-1 provides documented contact finish thickness of 30.0µin (0.76µm) gold plating, whereas the 555233-1 does not specify this parameter. This documented specification supports quality assurance and reliability verification processes.

Packaging Configuration: The 5555233-1 is supplied in tray packaging, supporting automated assembly and inventory management workflows.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the 5555233-1 be used as a direct replacement for the 555233-1 in existing designs?

A: Yes. The 5555233-1 maintains complete electrical and mechanical equivalence to the 555233-1 across all critical parameters including position count, connector type, mounting configuration, termination method, and feature set. Direct substitution is valid without circuit board redesign or system integration modifications.

Q: What is the significance of the product status difference between these parts?

A: The 555233-1 is classified as obsolete, indicating discontinued manufacturing and limited supplier availability. The 5555233-1 maintains active product status, ensuring current manufacturing capacity, documented specifications, and ongoing supplier support for procurement and technical requirements.

Q: How does RoHS compliance affect part selection?

A: The 555233-1 is RoHS non-compliant, while the 5555233-1 is ROHS3 compliant. Applications subject to RoHS regulatory requirements must utilize the 5555233-1. For applications without RoHS mandates, both parts are electrically and mechanically equivalent.

Q: Are there packaging differences between these parts?

A: The 555233-1 packaging is not specified in available documentation. The 5555233-1 is supplied in tray packaging, which supports automated assembly processes and standardized inventory management. Packaging selection should align with production workflow requirements.

Q: What does the contact finish thickness specification indicate?

A: The 5555233-1 specifies gold contact finish thickness of 30.0µin (0.76µm). This documented specification supports quality assurance verification and contact resistance performance validation. The 555233-1 does not provide this specification in available documentation.

Q: Are these parts from the same manufacturer?

A: Yes. Both the 555233-1 and 5555233-1 are manufactured by TE Connectivity AMP Connectors and are part of the CHAMP .085 connector series, ensuring design consistency and performance equivalence.