Amphenol ICC 68015-112 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Amphenol ICC 68015-112 is a rectangular connector header featuring a right-angle, through-hole mount configuration with 12 positions at 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch. This connector is part of the BERGSTIK® II series and is designed for board-to-board applications with solder termination and push-pull fastening. The part is currently active in production. Substitute parts may be required due to inventory constraints, design revisions, or application-specific requirements that demand alternative electrical or mechanical characteristics.

Substiute Parts

68015-112

Amphenol ICC (FCI)In Stock: 89668015-112 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

4-103765-0

TE Connectivity AMP ConnectorsIn Stock: 9274-103765-0 Datasheet

MFR RecommendedRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the Amphenol ICC 68015-112 is constrained by the following critical parameters:

• Pitch - Mating: 0.100" (2.54mm) — This is the fundamental spacing requirement and must remain constant for mechanical compatibility.
• Mounting Type: Through Hole, Right Angle — The connector must maintain the same board-mounting orientation and hole pattern.
• Termination: Solder — The connection method to the PCB must be solder-based.
• Fastening Type: Push-Pull — The mating mechanism must be compatible with push-pull engagement.
• Contact Type: Male Pin — The connector must provide male pins for mating with female receptacles.
• Number of Positions: 12 — The position count defines the functional capacity of the connector.

The identified substitute part, TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 4-103765-0, does not meet the position count requirement (40 positions vs. 12 positions). This part cannot serve as a direct substitute for the 68015-112 due to this fundamental incompatibility. The 4-103765-0 is a breakaway header with significantly different electrical and mechanical characteristics that make it unsuitable for applications requiring exactly 12 positions.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 4-103765-0 is not recommended as a substitute for the Amphenol ICC 68015-112 due to critical incompatibilities:

1. Position Count Mismatch: The 4-103765-0 provides 40 positions, whereas the 68015-112 provides 12 positions. This fundamental difference makes the parts functionally incompatible for applications requiring exactly 12 connection points.

2. Product Status: The 4-103765-0 is listed as obsolete, whereas the 68015-112 is active. Obsolete parts present supply chain risks and may not be available for future procurement.

3. Breakaway Configuration: The 4-103765-0 is specified as a breakaway header, introducing design complexity not present in the standard 68015-112 configuration.

For applications requiring a 12-position connector with identical electrical and mechanical characteristics, direct replacement with the Amphenol ICC 68015-112 is the appropriate selection. Alternative substitutes should be evaluated only if they maintain the 12-position requirement and all other critical parameters.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the TE Connectivity 4-103765-0 be used in place of the Amphenol ICC 68015-112?

A: No. The 4-103765-0 has 40 positions compared to the 12 positions of the 68015-112. This fundamental difference makes them incompatible for direct substitution. The connector must match the exact position count required by the application.

Q: What parameters must remain constant when substituting rectangular connectors?

A: The following parameters must remain constant: pitch (0.100" / 2.54mm), number of positions (12), mounting type (through hole, right angle), termination method (solder), fastening type (push-pull), and contact type (male pin).

Q: Why is the product status relevant to substitution?

A: Product status indicates availability and long-term supply viability. Active parts are in current production and have predictable availability. Obsolete parts may have limited stock and no future manufacturing, creating supply chain risk.

Q: Are there any compliance differences between these parts?

A: Both parts are RoHS non-compliant and carry UL94 V-0 flammability ratings. Both are classified under ECCN EAR99 and HTSUS 8536.69.4040. Compliance profiles are equivalent.

Q: What is the significance of the breakaway feature on the 4-103765-0?

A: The breakaway feature allows individual positions to be separated from the main connector body. This is not present on the standard 68015-112 and introduces design and assembly considerations not applicable to the original part.