Amphenol ICC 69168-210 Rectangular Connector Header - Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Amphenol ICC 69168-210 is a shrouded vertical rectangular connector header designed for through-hole mounting applications. This 10-position, 2-row connector operates at 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch and features male pins with solder termination and friction lock fastening. The connector is classified as Active product status and is manufactured in compliance with UL94 V-0 material flammability standards. Identifying equivalent substitute parts is necessary when the primary part number becomes unavailable or when specific compliance requirements, such as RoHS status, must be met for particular applications.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Connector Type	Header
Contact Type	Male Pin
Number of Positions	10
Number of Rows	2
Pitch - Mating	0.100" (2.54mm)
Row Spacing - Mating	0.100" (2.54mm)
Mounting Type	Through Hole
Termination	Solder
Shrouding	Shrouded - 2 Wall
Fastening Type	Friction Lock
Contact Shape	Square
Contact Material	Phosphor Bronze
Contact Finish - Mating	Gold or Gold, GXT™
Contact Finish Thickness - Mating	15.0µin (0.38µm)
Overall Contact Length	0.500" (12.70mm)
Insulation Height	0.386" (9.80mm)
Insulation Color	Black
Material Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0
Series	Mini-PV™, Basics+
Manufacturer	Amphenol ICC (FCI)

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the 69168-210 rectangular connector header are identified based on strict electrical and mechanical parameter matching. The primary substitution criteria are:

Connector type, contact type, and pin configuration (10 positions, 2 rows)
Mating pitch and row spacing (0.100" / 2.54mm)
Mounting method (through hole) and termination type (solder)
Physical dimensions including contact length, insulation height, and overall form factor
Contact material, finish type, and finish thickness
Shrouding configuration (shrouded 2-wall design)
Fastening mechanism (friction lock)

The 69168-210HLF substitute part maintains identical electrical and mechanical specifications while differing in RoHS compliance status. Both parts belong to the Amphenol ICC Mini-PV™ and Basics+ series and are manufactured to the same dimensional and performance standards.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	69168-210	69168-210HLF	Match Status
Connector Type	Header	Header	Identical
Contact Type	Male Pin	Male Pin	Identical
Number of Positions	10	10	Identical
Number of Rows	2	2	Identical
Pitch - Mating	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	Identical
Row Spacing - Mating	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	Identical
Mounting Type	Through Hole	Through Hole	Identical
Termination	Solder	Solder	Identical
Shrouding	Shrouded - 2 Wall	Shrouded - 2 Wall	Identical
Fastening Type	Friction Lock	Friction Lock	Identical
Contact Shape	Square	Square	Identical
Contact Material	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Identical
Contact Finish - Mating	Gold or Gold, GXT™	Gold or Gold, GXT™	Identical
Contact Finish Thickness - Mating	15.0µin (0.38µm)	15.0µin (0.38µm)	Identical
Overall Contact Length	0.500" (12.70mm)	0.500" (12.70mm)	Identical
Insulation Height	0.386" (9.80mm)	0.386" (9.80mm)	Identical
Insulation Color	Black	Black	Identical
Material Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	Identical
Series	Mini-PV™, Basics+	Mini-PV™, Basics+	Identical
RoHS Status	RoHS non-compliant	RoHS Compliant	Different
Product Status	Active	Active	Identical

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The 69168-210HLF serves as a direct substitute for the 69168-210 when RoHS compliance is required. Both parts maintain Active product status and are manufactured by Amphenol ICC to identical electrical and mechanical specifications. The primary distinction is RoHS compliance: the 69168-210 is RoHS non-compliant, while the 69168-210HLF is RoHS Compliant.

Selection between these parts should be based on regulatory and compliance requirements applicable to the end application. Applications subject to RoHS directives or customer specifications requiring RoHS compliance must use the 69168-210HLF. Applications without RoHS requirements may use either part. Both parts carry REACH Affected status and are classified under ECCN EAR99 and HTSUS 8536.69.4040.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Are the 69168-210 and 69168-210HLF mechanically interchangeable?

A: Yes. Both parts are identical in all mechanical dimensions, mounting configuration, and physical form factor. They share the same 10-position, 2-row layout with 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch, through-hole mounting, and shrouded 2-wall design.

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

A: The primary difference is RoHS compliance status. The 69168-210 is RoHS non-compliant, while the 69168-210HLF is RoHS Compliant. All other electrical and mechanical parameters are identical.

Q: Can I use the 69168-210HLF as a replacement for the 69168-210 in existing designs?

A: Yes, the 69168-210HLF is a direct substitute. No design changes are required. The substitution is valid for applications where RoHS compliance is either required or preferred.

Q: Do these connectors require any special handling or storage considerations?

A: Both parts carry Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) 1, indicating unlimited shelf life without moisture control requirements. Standard electronic component storage practices apply.

Q: Are there any electrical performance differences between these parts?

A: No. Both parts use identical contact materials (Phosphor Bronze), contact finishes (Gold or Gold, GXT™), and finish thickness (15.0µin / 0.38µm). Electrical performance characteristics are equivalent.

Q: What applications are these connectors suitable for?

A: These rectangular connector headers are designed for board-to-cable/wire applications requiring through-hole mounting with solder termination. The 10-position, 2-row configuration with friction lock fastening supports general-purpose interconnect applications.

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