TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 796637-4 Terminal Block Header Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 796637-4 is a 4-position terminal block header with male pins, shrouded on all four sides, featuring a 0.200" (5.08mm) pitch for vertical through-hole mounting. This component is classified as an active product and is designed for solder termination applications requiring 15 A current capacity at 300 V. The part is RoHS compliant and operates across a temperature range of -40°C to 110°C.

Equivalent and substitute parts are necessary when the primary part number becomes unavailable, when alternative sourcing is required for supply chain optimization, or when design flexibility permits the use of functionally compatible components from different manufacturers or series within the same category.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Manufacturer Part Number	796637-4
Manufacturer	TE Connectivity AMP Connectors
Category	Terminal Blocks
Number of Positions	4
Pitch	0.200" (5.08mm)
Header Orientation	Vertical
Type	Header, Male Pins, Shrouded (4 Side)
Termination Style	Solder
Mounting Type	Through Hole
Current - UL	15 A
Voltage - UL	300 V
Operating Temperature	-40°C ~ 110°C
Material Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0
RoHS Status	RoHS Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	1 (Unlimited)

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of terminal block headers is determined by strict alignment of electrical and mechanical parameters. The primary criteria for equivalency are:

Critical Parameters (Must Match):

Number of positions: 4
Header orientation: Vertical
Termination style: Solder
Mounting type: Through hole
Shroud configuration: 4-side shrouded
Material flammability rating: UL94 V-0
Moisture sensitivity level: 1 (Unlimited)

Electrical Parameters (Must Meet or Exceed):

Current rating: 15 A (UL) minimum
Voltage rating: 300 V (UL) minimum

Mechanical Parameters (Allowable Variance):

Pitch: 0.200" (5.08mm) for direct equivalents; 0.197" (5.00mm) for similar substitutes with compatible PCB footprints
Contact tail length: Variance acceptable within manufacturing tolerances
Insulation height: Variance acceptable within manufacturing tolerances

Compliance Parameters:

RoHS compliance required
ECCN: EAR99 (consistent across all parts)

Substitute parts are grouped into two categories: direct equivalents (identical pitch and electrical specifications) and similar substitutes (compatible pitch with minor dimensional variations).

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	796637-4 (Main)	1776147-4	0395210004	0395211004	0395316004	1755532	5433037	5446105	5447379	EDSTLZ955/4	EM257504VC
Manufacturer	TE Connectivity	TE Connectivity	Molex	Molex	Molex	Phoenix Contact	Phoenix Contact	Phoenix Contact	Phoenix Contact	On Shore Technology	Eaton
Number of Positions	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Pitch	0.200" (5.08mm)	0.200" (5.08mm)	0.197" (5.00mm)	0.197" (5.00mm)	0.200" (5.08mm)	0.197" (5.00mm)	0.197" (5.00mm)	0.197" (5.00mm)	0.200" (5.08mm)	0.200" (5.08mm)	0.200" (5.08mm)
Header Orientation	Vertical	Vertical	Vertical	Vertical	Vertical	Vertical	Vertical	Vertical	Vertical	Vertical	Vertical
Type	Header, Male Pins, Shrouded (4 Side)	Header, Male Pins, Shrouded (4 Side)	Header, Male Pins, Shrouded (2 Side)	Header, Male Pins, Shrouded (4 Side)	Header, Male Pins, Shrouded (4 Side)	Header, Male Pins, Shrouded (4 Side)	Header, Male Pins, Shrouded (4 Side)	Header, Male Pins, Shrouded (4 Side)	Header, Male Pins, Shrouded (4 Side)	Header, Male Pins, Shrouded (4 Side)	Header, Male Pins, Shrouded (4 Side)
Termination Style	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder
Mounting Type	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Solder	Through Hole
Current - UL (A)	15	15	15	15	15	12	15	15	15	—	16
Voltage - UL (V)	300	300	300	300	300	300	300	300	300	300	300
Operating Temperature	-40°C ~ 110°C	-40°C ~ 110°C	-40°C ~ 105°C	-40°C ~ 105°C	-40°C ~ 105°C	—	—	—	—	-30°C ~ 105°C	-40°C ~ 105°C
Material 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	UL94 V-0	—	UL94 V-0
RoHS Status	RoHS Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant
MSL	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	Not Applicable
Contact Tail Length	0.138" (3.50mm)	0.138" (3.50mm)	0.150" (3.81mm)	0.130" (3.30mm)	0.130" (3.30mm)	0.154" (3.90mm)	0.154" (3.90mm)	0.154" (3.90mm)	0.154" (3.90mm)	0.154" (3.90mm)	0.177" (4.50mm)
Insulation Height	0.472" (12.00mm)	0.472" (12.00mm)	0.470" (11.94mm)	0.470" (11.94mm)	0.472" (12.00mm)	0.472" (12.00mm)	0.472" (12.00mm)	0.472" (12.00mm)	0.472" (12.00mm)	0.154" (3.90mm)	0.472" (12.00mm)

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Direct Equivalents (Identical Pitch 0.200" / 5.08mm):

TE Connectivity 1776147-4 — This part is the primary direct equivalent. It maintains identical pitch, position count, shroud configuration, and electrical ratings. Both parts are TE Connectivity products from the Buchanan series. The 1776147-4 carries ROHS3 compliance status and is suitable for direct substitution in all applications where 796637-4 is specified.
Molex 0395316004 — This Eurostyle ESE 39531 series part matches the 0.200" (5.08mm) pitch and 4-side shroud configuration. It meets all electrical requirements (15 A, 300 V) and carries ROHS3 compliance. The part is available in green color and is suitable for applications where color differentiation is acceptable.
Phoenix Contact 5447379 — This BCH series part provides 0.200" (5.08mm) pitch compatibility with 4-side shrouding. It meets electrical specifications (15 A UL, 300 V UL) and carries ROHS3 compliance. The part is available in green color.
On Shore Technology EDSTLZ955/4 — This EDSTLZ955 series part maintains 0.200" (5.08mm) pitch and 4-side shroud configuration. It meets voltage requirements (300 V) and carries ROHS3 compliance. Note: Mounting type is listed as solder rather than through-hole, which may affect PCB integration.
Eaton EM257504VC — This Euro-Mag EM2575 series part provides 0.200" (5.08mm) pitch with 4-side shrouding. It exceeds electrical requirements (16 A UL, 300 V UL) and carries ROHS3 compliance. The part is available in green color and operates across -40°C to 105°C.

Similar Substitutes (Compatible Pitch 0.197" / 5.00mm):

Molex 0395210004 — This Eurostyle ESE 39521 series part features 0.197" (5.00mm) pitch with 2-side shrouding. It meets electrical requirements (15 A, 300 V) and carries ROHS3 compliance. Note: This part has 2-side shrouding rather than 4-side, which may affect EMI performance and mechanical protection.
Molex 0395211004 — This Eurostyle ESE 39521 series part features 0.197" (5.00mm) pitch with 4-side shrouding. It meets electrical requirements (15 A, 300 V) and carries ROHS3 compliance. The 0.03mm pitch difference is within acceptable tolerance for most PCB designs.
Phoenix Contact 1755532 — This COMBICON MSTBVA series part provides 0.197" (5.00mm) pitch with 4-side shrouding. It meets electrical requirements (12 A IEC, 300 V UL) and carries ROHS3 compliance. Note: IEC current rating is 12 A, which is lower than the main part's 15 A UL rating.
Phoenix Contact 5433037 — This BCH series part features 0.197" (5.00mm) pitch with 4-side shrouding. It meets electrical requirements (15 A UL, 300 V UL) and carries ROHS3 compliance. The part is available in gray color.
Phoenix Contact 5446105 — This BCH series part provides 0.197" (5.00mm) pitch with 4-side shrouding. It meets electrical requirements (15 A UL, 300 V UL) and carries ROHS3 compliance. The part is available in green color.

Selection Criteria:

For applications requiring exact pitch matching and maximum compatibility, select from the direct equivalents group (1776147-4, 0395316004, 5447379, EM257504VC).
For applications where 0.03mm pitch tolerance is acceptable and PCB layout permits, similar substitutes with 0.197" (5.00mm) pitch are viable.
Verify shroud configuration requirements; 2-side shrouding (0395210004) provides less EMI protection than 4-side shrouding.
All recommended parts carry ROHS3 compliance and MSL 1 rating, ensuring regulatory and environmental compatibility.
Operating temperature range should be verified for applications exceeding 105°C; the main part 796637-4 and direct equivalent 1776147-4 support -40°C to 110°C.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I use a 0.197" (5.00mm) pitch part as a substitute for the 0.200" (5.08mm) pitch 796637-4?

A: The 0.03mm pitch difference between 0.197" and 0.200" is within typical PCB manufacturing tolerances. However, direct substitution requires verification that the PCB footprint accommodates this variance. If the PCB is designed specifically for 0.200" (5.08mm) spacing, the 0.197" (5.00mm) parts may not align properly with the through-holes. Consult PCB design documentation before substitution.

Q: What is the difference between 2-side and 4-side shrouding?

A: 4-side shrouding provides complete enclosure of the connector on all four sides, offering maximum EMI shielding and mechanical protection. 2-side shrouding (as in Molex 0395210004) provides shrouding on only two opposing sides, reducing EMI protection and mechanical robustness. Select 4-side shrouding for applications requiring enhanced electromagnetic compatibility or mechanical durability.

Q: Are all substitute parts RoHS compliant?

A: All substitute parts listed carry ROHS3 compliance status, ensuring compliance with Restriction of Hazardous Substances regulations. The main part 796637-4 carries RoHS Compliant status. Both designations meet current regulatory requirements.

Q: What is the significance of MSL 1 (Unlimited) rating?

A: MSL 1 (Unlimited) indicates that the component has unlimited shelf life and does not require special moisture-controlled storage or handling. This simplifies inventory management and reduces the risk of moisture-induced failures during storage and assembly.

Q: Can I substitute a part with a lower current rating?

A: No. The Phoenix Contact 1755532 carries a 12 A IEC current rating, which is lower than the main part's 15 A UL rating. Substitution with lower-rated components may result in thermal stress, reduced component lifespan, or circuit failure under full-load conditions. Always select parts that meet or exceed the electrical specifications of the original component.

Q: What mounting type differences exist among the substitute parts?

A: Most substitute parts are through-hole mounted, compatible with standard PCB assembly processes. The On Shore Technology EDSTLZ955/4 is listed with solder mounting type, which may indicate a different assembly method. Verify mounting compatibility with your PCB design and assembly process before selection.

Q: How do I verify compatibility before ordering substitute parts?

A: Confirm the following parameters match your application requirements: number of positions (4), pitch (0.200" or 0.197" with tolerance verification), shroud configuration (4-side preferred), termination style (solder), mounting type (through-hole), current rating (minimum 15 A), voltage rating (minimum 300 V), and operating temperature range. Cross-reference the substitute part datasheet with your original design specifications.

Q: Are there color differences among the substitute parts?

A: Yes. The main part 796637-4 is black. Substitute parts are available in black, green, and gray. Color differences do not affect electrical or mechanical function but may impact visual identification and circuit board aesthetics. Verify that color substitution is acceptable in your application.

Q: What is the ECCN classification, and why is it important?

A: ECCN (Export Control Classification Number) EAR99 indicates that the component is not subject to export control restrictions under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations. All listed parts carry EAR99 classification, ensuring consistent export compliance across all substitutes.

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