Amphenol ICC 65494-030 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Amphenol ICC 65494-030 is a 24-position ribbon cable connector featuring IDC (Insulation Displacement Contact) termination technology. This connector is designed for through-hole mounting applications with a 0.050" cable pitch and 0.200" board-side pitch configuration across 4 rows. The product is classified as obsolete, making identification of functionally equivalent alternatives essential for ongoing system maintenance and new design implementations where legacy compatibility is required.

Substiute Parts

65494-030

Amphenol ICC (FCI)In Stock: 83465494-030 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

CWR-142-50-0003

CW IndustriesIn Stock: 954CWR-142-50-0003 Datasheet

MFR RecommendedRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility for the Amphenol ICC 65494-030 is determined by the following critical parameters:

• Connector Type: Ribbon Cable IDC
• Cable Pitch: 0.050" (1.27mm)
• Board-Side Pitch: 0.200" (5.08mm)
• Row Spacing: 0.100" (2.54mm)
• Mounting Type: Through Hole
• Cable Termination: IDC
• Contact Finish: Tin-Lead

The CW Industries CWR-142-50-0003 shares all core mechanical and electrical parameters with the main part. While the substitute features 50 positions compared to the 24 positions of the original part, it maintains identical pitch specifications, row configuration, mounting methodology, and termination technology. The increased position count does not preclude substitution in applications where the connector footprint and electrical interface are compatible with the board design.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The Amphenol ICC 65494-030 is classified as obsolete, necessitating alternative component sourcing for new production and maintenance applications. The CW Industries CWR-142-50-0003 maintains active product status and provides functional equivalence through identical mechanical pitch specifications, row configuration, and IDC termination methodology.

Both components share RoHS non-compliant status and equivalent regulatory classifications (ECCN: EAR99, HTSUS: 8536.69.4040). The substitute part features a higher contact finish thickness (100.0µin versus 150.0µin), which remains within acceptable parameters for tin-lead plated contacts in IDC connector applications.

Selection of the CW Industries substitute is appropriate for applications where the increased position count (50 versus 24) does not conflict with board layout constraints or electrical interface requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the CW Industries CWR-142-50-0003 directly replace the Amphenol ICC 65494-030 in existing designs?

A: Direct replacement is possible if the board layout accommodates the increased connector footprint. Both connectors share identical pitch specifications (0.050" cable pitch, 0.200" board-side pitch) and row spacing (0.100"), ensuring mechanical compatibility. The 50-position configuration of the substitute requires verification that unused positions do not create design conflicts.

Q: What are the key compatibility parameters between these connectors?

A: Compatibility is determined by cable pitch, board-side pitch, row spacing, mounting type, and termination method. Both connectors maintain 0.050" cable pitch, 0.200" board-side pitch, 0.100" row spacing, through-hole mounting, and IDC termination. These parameters ensure mechanical and electrical interface compatibility.

Q: Does the difference in contact finish thickness affect performance?

A: The CW Industries substitute features 100.0µin contact finish thickness compared to 150.0µin on the original part. Both thicknesses are within acceptable ranges for tin-lead plated IDC connectors and do not impact electrical performance or reliability in standard applications.

Q: Are there RoHS compliance considerations for this substitution?

A: Both the original and substitute parts are RoHS non-compliant. If RoHS compliance is required for new designs, alternative connector solutions must be evaluated separately.

Q: What wire gauge compatibility should be considered?

A: The CW Industries substitute specifies 28-30 AWG wire gauge compatibility for stranded or solid conductors. The original part does not specify wire gauge limitations. Verify that existing ribbon cable specifications align with the 28-30 AWG requirement of the substitute.