634-015-263-552 D-Sub High Density Receptacle Connector

Part Overview

The 634-015-263-552 is a 15-position D-Sub high density receptacle connector manufactured by Mercury United Electronics, Inc. This connector features female sockets, right-angle board edge mounting, and through-hole termination via solder. The part is actively produced and maintained in inventory with 729 units currently available. Alternative part numbers exist within the same product family to accommodate specific application requirements and supply chain considerations.

Substiute Parts

634-015-263-552

Mercury United Electronics, Inc.In Stock: 818634-015-263-552 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

634-015-263-042

Mercury United Electronics, Inc.In Stock: 1121634-015-263-042 Datasheet

Parametric EquivalentRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

The 634-015-263-042 qualifies as a parametric equivalent to the 634-015-263-552 based on the following critical parameters:

• Identical connector type: Receptacle, Female Sockets
• Identical position count: 15 positions in 3 rows
• Identical shell size and layout: 1 (DE, E) High Density
• Identical mounting configuration: Board Edge, Through Hole, Right Angle
• Identical termination method: Solder
• Identical current rating: 3A per Contact
• Identical shell material and finish: Steel, Nickel Plated
• Identical contact finish: Gold, Flash Thickness
• Identical contact material: Copper Alloy
• Identical dielectric material: Polyester Thermoplastic
• Identical flange feature: Housing/Shell (4-40)
• Identical backset spacing: 0.350" (8.89mm)
• Identical features: Board Lock, Mounting Brackets, Shielded
• Identical compliance: ROHS3 Compliant, REACH Unaffected

The substitute part differs only in operating temperature range and moisture sensitivity level specification, which do not affect electrical or mechanical interchangeability for standard applications.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Both the 634-015-263-552 and 634-015-263-042 are active products manufactured by Mercury United Electronics, Inc., with full ROHS3 compliance and REACH unaffected status. Selection between these parts should be based on application operating temperature requirements and inventory availability.

The 634-015-263-552 supports an extended operating temperature range of -55°C to 125°C, making it suitable for high-temperature applications. The 634-015-263-042 operates within -55°C to 85°C, appropriate for standard industrial and commercial temperature environments. Both parts maintain identical electrical and mechanical specifications, including 3A per contact current rating, gold-plated copper alloy contacts, and UL94 V-0 flammability compliance.

Inventory levels show 1053 units of the 634-015-263-042 available compared to 729 units of the 634-015-263-552. Selection may be influenced by supply chain requirements and application temperature specifications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Are the 634-015-263-552 and 634-015-263-042 mechanically interchangeable?

A: Yes. Both connectors share identical mechanical specifications including shell size (1 DE/E High Density), mounting configuration (board edge, through hole, right angle), position count (15 positions in 3 rows), and flange features (Housing/Shell 4-40). Physical installation and PCB layout requirements are identical.

Q: Are the 634-015-263-552 and 634-015-263-042 electrically interchangeable?

A: Yes. Both connectors have identical electrical specifications including 3A per contact current rating, gold flash contact finish on copper alloy, and polyester thermoplastic dielectric material. Signal integrity and electrical performance are equivalent.

Q: What is the primary difference between these two part numbers?

A: The operating temperature range differs. The 634-015-263-552 operates from -55°C to 125°C, while the 634-015-263-042 operates from -55°C to 85°C. The 634-015-263-042 also specifies Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) 1 (Unlimited).

Q: Which part should I select for high-temperature applications?

A: The 634-015-263-552 is specified for the extended temperature range up to 125°C and is the appropriate choice for high-temperature environments.

Q: Which part should I select for standard industrial applications?

A: The 634-015-263-042 is suitable for standard industrial and commercial temperature environments (-55°C to 85°C) and offers higher current inventory availability.

Q: Are both parts RoHS and REACH compliant?

A: Yes. Both the 634-015-263-552 and 634-015-263-042 are ROHS3 compliant and REACH unaffected.

Q: Can I use these connectors in applications requiring UL94 V-0 flammability compliance?

A: Yes. Both connectors meet UL94 V-0 material flammability requirements.

Q: What is the backset spacing for these connectors?

A: Both connectors have a backset spacing of 0.350" (8.89mm).