Amphenol ICC 69190-606 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Amphenol ICC 69190-606 is a rectangular connector header from the BERGSTIK® II series, designed for through-hole mounting with 6 positions at 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch. This connector features male pins with press-fit and solder termination options, rated for 3A current and operating temperatures from -65°C to 130°C. The part is classified as obsolete, making equivalent and substitute parts necessary for ongoing design support and procurement.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Manufacturer Part Number	69190-606
Manufacturer	Amphenol ICC (FCI)
Series	BERGSTIK® II
Connector Type	Header
Contact Type	Male Pin
Number of Positions	6
Pitch - Mating	0.100" (2.54mm)
Mounting Type	Through Hole
Termination	Press-Fit, Solder
Current Rating	3A
Operating Temperature	-65°C ~ 130°C
Contact Material	Phosphor Bronze
Contact Finish - Mating	Gold or Gold, GXT™
Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0
Product Status	Obsolete
RoHS Status	RoHS non-compliant

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution for the 69190-606 is determined by the following critical parameters:

Pitch and Position Count: All substitutes maintain 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch with 6 positions to ensure mechanical and electrical compatibility with existing PCB layouts
Connector Type and Style: Board-to-board or board-to-cable headers with unshrouded, through-hole mounting
Contact Configuration: Male pin contacts with square shape and phosphor bronze material
Termination Method: Solder termination as the primary method, with some variants offering press-fit options
Current Rating: Minimum 3A per contact to meet or exceed the original specification
Operating Temperature Range: Substitutes operate within -55°C to 125°C minimum, with some extending to 130°C
Flammability: UL94 V-0 rating maintained across all substitutes
Contact Finish: Gold or tin finishes on mating surfaces, with variations in thickness and post finish

Substitutes are grouped into two categories: direct Amphenol ICC replacements (68001-106HLF) and cross-manufacturer alternatives from TE Connectivity and Samtec that meet equivalent electrical and mechanical specifications.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	69190-606	68001-106HLF	103547-5	HTSW-106-07-L-S	HTSW-106-07-S-S	HTSW-106-07-TM-S	HTSW-106-08-F-S	HTSW-106-08-G-S
Manufacturer	Amphenol ICC	Amphenol ICC	TE Connectivity	Samtec	Samtec	Samtec	Samtec	Samtec
Series	BERGSTIK® II	BERGSTIK® II	AMPMODU Mod II	HTSW	HTSW	HTSW	HTSW	HTSW
Product Status	Obsolete	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active
Connector Type	Header	Header	Header, Breakaway	Header	Header	Header	Header	Header
Number of Positions	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6
Pitch - Mating	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)
Mounting Type	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole
Termination	Press-Fit, Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder
Contact Type	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin
Contact Length - Mating	0.230" (5.84mm)	0.230" (5.84mm)	0.230" (5.84mm)	0.230" (5.84mm)	0.230" (5.84mm)	0.230" (5.84mm)	0.230" (5.84mm)	0.230" (5.84mm)
Contact Length - Post	0.120" (3.05mm)	0.120" (3.05mm)	0.120" (3.05mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.200" (5.08mm)	0.200" (5.08mm)
Overall Contact Length	0.450" (11.43mm)	0.450" (11.43mm)	0.440" (11.18mm)	0.430" (10.92mm)	0.430" (10.92mm)	0.430" (10.92mm)	0.530" (13.46mm)	0.530" (13.46mm)
Insulation Height	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.090" (2.29mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)
Contact Material	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Copper Alloy	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze
Contact Finish - Mating	Gold or Gold, GXT™	Gold or Gold, GXT™	Tin	Gold	Gold	Tin	Gold	Gold
Current Rating	3A	3A per Contact	3A	Varies by Wire Gauge	Varies by Wire Gauge	Varies by Wire Gauge	Varies by Wire Gauge	Varies by Wire Gauge
Operating Temperature	-65°C ~ 130°C	-65°C ~ 125°C	-55°C ~ 125°C	-55°C ~ 125°C	-55°C ~ 125°C	-55°C ~ 105°C	-55°C ~ 125°C	-55°C ~ 125°C
Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0
RoHS Status	RoHS non-compliant	RoHS Compliant	RoHS Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant

Parameter	69190-606	MTLW-106-05-T-S-210	MTSW-106-07-F-S-200	MTSW-106-08-G-S-180
Manufacturer	Amphenol ICC	Samtec	Samtec	Samtec
Series	BERGSTIK® II	Flex Stack, MTLW	Flex Stack, MTSW	Flex Stack, MTSW
Product Status	Obsolete	Active	Active	Active
Connector Type	Header	Header	Header, Cuttable	Header, Cuttable
Number of Positions	6	6	6	6
Pitch - Mating	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)
Mounting Type	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole
Termination	Press-Fit, Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder
Contact Type	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin
Contact Length - Mating	0.230" (5.84mm)	0.210" (5.33mm)	0.200" (5.08mm)	0.180" (4.57mm)
Contact Length - Post	0.120" (3.05mm)	0.065" (1.65mm)	0.130" (3.30mm)	0.250" (6.35mm)
Overall Contact Length	0.450" (11.43mm)	0.335" (8.51mm)	0.430" (10.92mm)	0.530" (13.46mm)
Insulation Height	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.060" (1.52mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)
Contact Material	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze
Contact Finish - Mating	Gold or Gold, GXT™	Tin	Gold	Gold
Current Rating	3A	5.2A per Contact	3A	3A
Operating Temperature	-65°C ~ 130°C	-55°C ~ 105°C	-55°C ~ 125°C	-55°C ~ 125°C
Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0
RoHS Status	RoHS non-compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Primary Substitute: 68001-106HLF

The 68001-106HLF is the direct replacement from Amphenol ICC, maintaining the BERGSTIK® II series designation. This part is functionally identical to the 69190-606 with matching pitch, position count, contact geometry, and current rating. The primary advantage is active product status with RoHS compliance, addressing obsolescence and regulatory requirements. Inventory availability is substantial at 27,447 units.

Secondary Substitutes: Samtec HTSW Series

The Samtec HTSW series (HTSW-106-07-L-S, HTSW-106-07-S-S, HTSW-106-07-TM-S, HTSW-106-08-F-S, HTSW-106-08-G-S) provides cross-manufacturer alternatives with active product status and ROHS3 compliance. These parts maintain the 0.100" pitch and 6-position configuration. Variations in contact post length (0.100" to 0.200") and contact finish (gold or tin) allow selection based on specific PCB stack-up requirements. Operating temperature range is -55°C to 125°C, which is acceptable for most applications but does not extend to the original -65°C lower limit.

Alternative: TE Connectivity 103547-5

The TE Connectivity AMPMODU Mod II 103547-5 offers cross-manufacturer compatibility with active status and RoHS compliance. This part features a breakaway connector type and tin contact finish. The insulation height is 0.090" (2.29mm), which is slightly reduced compared to the original 0.100". This part is suitable for applications where cross-manufacturer qualification is acceptable.

Samtec Flex Stack Series: MTLW-106-05-T-S-210 and MTSW Series

The Samtec Flex Stack connectors (MTLW-106-05-T-S-210, MTSW-106-07-F-S-200, MTSW-106-08-G-S-180) are cuttable or flexible variants with reduced insulation heights and varied contact post lengths. These are appropriate for applications requiring custom connector configurations or space-constrained designs. The MTLW variant offers higher current rating (5.2A per contact) but operates only to 105°C. The MTSW variants maintain 3A rating and 125°C operating temperature.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I directly replace the 69190-606 with the 68001-106HLF?

A: Yes. The 68001-106HLF is the direct Amphenol ICC replacement, maintaining identical electrical and mechanical specifications including pitch, position count, contact geometry, and current rating. The primary difference is active product status and RoHS compliance.

Q: What is the key difference between the Samtec HTSW variants?

A: The HTSW series variants differ in contact post length and contact finish. HTSW-106-07-L-S and HTSW-106-07-S-S have 0.100" post length with gold mating finish (varying thickness). HTSW-106-07-TM-S has tin mating finish. HTSW-106-08-F-S and HTSW-106-08-G-S have extended 0.200" post length for deeper PCB penetration, with gold mating finish. Selection depends on PCB stack-up and soldering requirements.

Q: Are there temperature limitations with substitute parts?

A: The original 69190-606 operates from -65°C to 130°C. Most active substitutes operate from -55°C to 125°C, which represents a 10°C reduction at both extremes. The HTSW-106-07-TM-S and MTLW-106-05-T-S-210 have further reduced upper limits (105°C). Verify application temperature requirements before selection.

Q: What is the difference between press-fit and solder termination?

A: The original 69190-606 supports both press-fit and solder termination. Most substitutes support solder termination only. Press-fit termination allows tool-less insertion into plated through-holes. If press-fit capability is required, the 69190-606 or 68001-106HLF must be specified, though 68001-106HLF lists solder termination only.

Q: Can I use the TE Connectivity 103547-5 as a direct substitute?

A: The 103547-5 is mechanically and electrically compatible for most applications, with matching pitch and position count. However, it features a breakaway connector type and tin contact finish instead of gold. The insulation height is 0.090" versus 0.100", which may affect mating force and connector retention. Cross-manufacturer qualification may be required.

Q: What is the advantage of Samtec Flex Stack connectors?

A: Samtec Flex Stack connectors (MTLW and MTSW series) are cuttable or flexible variants designed for custom configurations. The MTLW-106-05-T-S-210 offers higher current rating (5.2A) with reduced insulation height (0.060"). The MTSW variants provide cuttable headers with varied contact post lengths. These are suitable for space-constrained or custom assembly applications.

Q: Are all substitutes RoHS compliant?

A: The original 69190-606 is RoHS non-compliant. All listed substitutes are RoHS compliant (RoHS or ROHS3). If RoHS compliance is required for your application, any substitute part is acceptable. If legacy non-compliant parts are required, the original 69190-606 must be sourced from inventory.

Q: What packaging options are available?

A: The 68001-106HLF is supplied in bag packaging. Samtec HTSW series parts are supplied in bag or bulk packaging. Samtec Flex Stack parts (MTLW and MTSW) are supplied in bulk packaging. Packaging selection may affect minimum order quantities and lead times.

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