65846-012ELF Rectangular Connector Housing - Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The 65846-012ELF is a 50-position rectangular connector housing manufactured by Amphenol ICC (FCI) in the Mini-PV™ series. This receptacle housing accommodates female socket contacts with a 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch in a 2-row configuration and is designed for free-hanging in-line mounting applications. The part is actively produced and RoHS compliant, making it suitable for industrial and commercial electronic assemblies requiring standard rectangular connector interfaces. Substitute parts are identified when equivalent electrical and mechanical parameters are maintained across manufacturers, enabling procurement flexibility and supply chain continuity.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Specification
Connector Type	Receptacle
Contact Type	Female Socket
Number of Positions	50
Pitch	0.100" (2.54mm)
Number of Rows	2
Row Spacing	0.100" (2.54mm)
Mounting Type	Free Hanging (In-Line)
Contact Termination	Crimp
Color	Black
Features	Polarizing Key
Operating Temperature Range	-40°C ~ 105°C

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the 65846-012ELF are identified based on strict equivalence of the following critical parameters:

Connector type (Receptacle)
Contact type (Female Socket)
Number of positions (50)
Pitch (0.100" / 2.54mm)
Number of rows (2)
Row spacing (0.100" / 2.54mm)
Mounting type (Free Hanging In-Line)
Contact termination (Crimp)
Color (Black)
Polarizing key feature
Operating temperature range (-40°C ~ 105°C)

Two substitute parts meet these criteria: 65846-012LF (Amphenol ICC) and 0022552502 (Molex). Both maintain identical electrical and mechanical interfaces, enabling direct substitution in applications where the 65846-012ELF is specified.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	65846-012ELF (Amphenol ICC)	65846-012LF (Amphenol ICC)	0022552502 (Molex)
Manufacturer	Amphenol ICC (FCI)	Amphenol ICC (FCI)	Molex
Series	Mini-PV™, Basics+	Mini-PV™, Basics+	SL 70450
Connector Type	Receptacle	Receptacle	Receptacle
Contact Type	Female Socket	Female Socket	Female Socket
Number of Positions	50	50	50
Pitch	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)
Number of Rows	2	2	2
Row Spacing	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)
Mounting Type	Free Hanging (In-Line)	Free Hanging (In-Line)	Free Hanging (In-Line)
Contact Termination	Crimp	Crimp	Crimp
Color	Black	Black	Black
Features	Polarizing Key	Polarizing Key	Polarizing Key
Operating Temperature	-40°C ~ 105°C	-40°C ~ 105°C	-40°C ~ 105°C
Product Status	Active	Active	Active
RoHS Status	RoHS Compliant	RoHS Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)
Packaging	Bag	Bag	Bulk

Engineering Selection Recommendations

All three parts—65846-012ELF, 65846-012LF, and 0022552502—are actively produced and meet current regulatory compliance requirements. The 65846-012ELF and 65846-012LF are both Amphenol ICC products within the same Mini-PV™ series, differing only in packaging format (Bag). The 0022552502 from Molex represents a cross-manufacturer equivalent from the SL 70450 series, offering ROHS3 compliance and bulk packaging availability. Selection between these parts should be based on procurement requirements, packaging preferences, and supply availability rather than electrical or mechanical performance differences.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can 65846-012LF directly replace 65846-012ELF in existing designs?

A: Yes. Both parts are Amphenol ICC Mini-PV™ series housings with identical electrical and mechanical specifications. The difference is packaging format only (Bag vs. Bag). No design changes are required.

Q: Is the Molex 0022552502 mechanically compatible with designs using 65846-012ELF?

A: Yes. The 0022552502 maintains all critical parameters: 50 positions, 0.100" pitch, 2-row configuration, female socket contacts, crimp termination, and polarizing key feature. It is a direct functional equivalent across manufacturers.

Q: What is the difference between RoHS and ROHS3 compliance?

A: Both certifications indicate compliance with hazardous substance restrictions. ROHS3 represents the current regulatory standard. All three parts meet applicable RoHS requirements for their respective production dates.

Q: Does packaging format affect electrical performance?

A: No. Packaging (Bag vs. Bulk) affects only handling, storage, and procurement logistics. Electrical and mechanical performance is identical regardless of packaging format.

Q: Are contacts included with these housings?

A: No. All three parts are housings only. Contacts must be procured separately and crimped into the housing according to manufacturer specifications.

Q: Can these housings be used interchangeably in production?

A: Yes, provided that mating connectors and contact specifications remain consistent. The housings are mechanically and electrically interchangeable when all other assembly parameters are maintained.

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