TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 796410-2 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 796410-2 is a 2 Position Wire to Board Terminal Block with horizontal board mounting and 0.200" (5.08mm) pitch spacing. This component belongs to the Buchanan series of terminal blocks and features screw-leaf spring wire termination with side interlocking design. The part is classified as obsolete, making identification of active equivalent components necessary for ongoing procurement and new design implementations. The 796410-2 supports wire gauges from 14-22 AWG with a rated current of 10 A and voltage of 300 V, utilizing through-hole PCB mounting technology.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Positions Per Level	2
Pitch	0.200" (5.08mm)
Mating Orientation	Horizontal with Board
Current Rating	10 A
Voltage Rating	300 V
Wire Gauge	14-22 AWG
Mounting Type	Through Hole
Wire Termination	Screw - Leaf Spring, Wire Guard
Features	Interlocking (Side)
Screw Thread	M2.6
Torque - Screw	0.4 Nm (3.5 Lb-In)

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the 796410-2 terminal block is determined by strict equivalence across electrical and mechanical parameters. The substitute part must maintain identical specifications for positions per level, pitch spacing, mating orientation, current and voltage ratings, wire gauge acceptance, mounting methodology, wire termination type, and screw specifications. The TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 1776493-2 satisfies all these criteria as a direct functional equivalent. Both components share the same Buchanan series design, identical electrical ratings, matching mechanical dimensions, and equivalent material compositions. The primary distinction between these parts is product status and regulatory compliance, with the 1776493-2 representing the active production equivalent to the obsolete 796410-2.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	796410-2 (Main Part)	1776493-2 (Substitute)
Manufacturer	TE Connectivity AMP Connectors	TE Connectivity AMP Connectors
Category	Terminal Blocks	Terminal Blocks
Series	Buchanan	Buchanan
Positions Per Level	2	2
Pitch	0.200" (5.08mm)	0.200" (5.08mm)
Mating Orientation	Horizontal with Board	Horizontal with Board
Current Rating	10 A	10 A
Voltage Rating	300 V	300 V
Wire Gauge	14-22 AWG	14-22 AWG
Mounting Type	Through Hole	Through Hole
Wire Termination	Screw - Leaf Spring, Wire Guard	Screw - Leaf Spring, Wire Guard
Features	Interlocking (Side)	Interlocking (Side)
Color	Blue	Blue
Contact Material - Plating	Brass - Copper Tin Plated	Brass - Copper Tin Plated
Clamp Material - Plating	Steel, Stainless	Steel, Stainless
Screw Material - Plating	Steel, Galvanized - Chromate Plated	Steel, Galvanized - Chromate Plated
Screw Thread	M2.6	M2.6
Torque - Screw	0.4 Nm (3.5 Lb-In)	0.4 Nm (3.5 Lb-In)
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)
ECCN	EAR99	EAR99
HTSUS	8536.90.4000	8536.90.4000
Product Status	Obsolete	Active
RoHS Status	RoHS non-compliant	ROHS3 Compliant
REACH Status	Vendor Undefined	REACH Unaffected
Operating Temperature	Not specified	-55°C ~ 105°C

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 1776493-2 is the direct active equivalent for the obsolete 796410-2 terminal block. Both components are electrically and mechanically identical across all specified parameters, including current capacity, voltage rating, wire gauge compatibility, pitch spacing, and termination methodology. The 1776493-2 provides superior compliance status, meeting ROHS3 requirements and REACH unaffected classification, whereas the 796410-2 is RoHS non-compliant with undefined REACH status. The 1776493-2 includes specified operating temperature range of -55°C to 105°C, providing additional environmental performance documentation. For new designs and ongoing procurement applications, the 1776493-2 is the appropriate selection due to its active product status and enhanced regulatory compliance. Existing designs utilizing the 796410-2 can transition to the 1776493-2 without modification, as all electrical and mechanical interfaces remain identical.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the 1776493-2 directly replace the 796410-2 in existing circuit board designs?

A: Yes. The 1776493-2 is a direct functional equivalent with identical electrical ratings (10 A, 300 V), mechanical dimensions (2 positions, 5.08mm pitch), mounting configuration (through-hole), and wire termination specifications (screw-leaf spring with wire guard). No PCB layout modifications are required.

Q: What is the primary reason for substituting the 796410-2?

A: The 796410-2 is classified as obsolete. The 1776493-2 is the active production equivalent from TE Connectivity AMP Connectors, ensuring continued availability and supply chain reliability.

Q: Are there differences in wire gauge acceptance between these parts?

A: No. Both the 796410-2 and 1776493-2 accept wire gauges from 14-22 AWG with identical screw torque specifications of 0.4 Nm (3.5 Lb-In).

Q: How do the compliance ratings differ?

A: The 796410-2 is RoHS non-compliant with undefined REACH status. The 1776493-2 is ROHS3 compliant and REACH unaffected, making it suitable for applications with regulatory compliance requirements.

Q: Is the operating temperature range specified for both parts?

A: The 796410-2 does not include operating temperature specification. The 1776493-2 specifies an operating temperature range of -55°C to 105°C.

Q: Are the packaging formats different?

A: The 796410-2 packaging is not specified. The 1776493-2 is supplied in bulk packaging.

Q: Do both parts use identical contact and clamp materials?

A: Yes. Both components utilize brass contacts with copper-tin plating and stainless steel clamps with identical material specifications and plating processes.

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