Amphenol ICC 84516-202 Rectangular Connector Array - Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Amphenol ICC 84516-202 is a 200-position connector array with male pins designed for surface mount applications. This component features gold-plated contacts and is part of the MEG-Array® and MezzSelect™ series. The part is currently active in production status. Identifying equivalent and substitute parts is necessary when bulk packaging is unavailable, when RoHS compliance is required, or when alternative packaging formats better suit manufacturing requirements.

Substiute Parts

84516-202

Amphenol ICC (FCI)In Stock: 71484516-202 Datasheet

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84516-202LF

Amphenol ICC (FCI)In Stock: 177584516-202LF Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

The 84516-202LF is a direct substitute for the 84516-202 based on identical electrical and mechanical parameters. Both parts share the same base product number (84516), connector configuration, position count, pitch, row arrangement, mounting type, contact finish specification, stacking heights, and board height. The substitution is valid because these parameters define the functional and physical compatibility requirements for rectangular connector arrays in this category.

The primary differentiator between these parts is packaging format and RoHS compliance status, not electrical or mechanical performance.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The 84516-202LF is a direct functional equivalent to the 84516-202. Selection between these parts should be based on the following criteria:

Choose 84516-202 (Bulk packaging) when bulk quantities are acceptable for your manufacturing process and RoHS non-compliance does not conflict with your supply chain requirements.

Choose 84516-202LF (Tape & Reel packaging) when automated pick-and-place assembly is required, when ROHS3 compliance is mandated by design specifications or customer requirements, or when your manufacturing process requires tape-and-reel format for component handling.

Both parts carry active product status and are manufactured by Amphenol ICC (FCI) under the same base product number, ensuring consistent quality and performance characteristics.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Are the 84516-202 and 84516-202LF electrically identical? A: Yes. Both parts have identical electrical specifications including 200 positions, 0.050" pitch, 10 rows, gold contact finish at 50.0µin thickness, and the same mated stacking heights.

Q: What is the difference between these two parts? A: The primary differences are packaging format (Bulk versus Tape & Reel) and RoHS compliance status (non-compliant versus ROHS3 compliant). The electrical and mechanical specifications are identical.

Q: Can I use 84516-202LF as a direct replacement for 84516-202 in my assembly? A: Yes, the 84516-202LF is a direct substitute. The identical connector configuration, position count, pitch, mounting type, and contact specifications ensure functional compatibility.

Q: Does the tape and reel packaging affect the component's performance? A: No. Packaging format does not affect electrical or mechanical performance. Tape and reel packaging is a handling and assembly format consideration only.

Q: Why would I choose one packaging format over the other? A: Bulk packaging is suitable for manual assembly or lower-volume applications. Tape and reel packaging is designed for automated pick-and-place assembly equipment and high-volume manufacturing processes.

Q: Is RoHS compliance a functional difference? A: No. RoHS compliance is a regulatory and material composition specification, not a functional performance difference. The ROHS3 compliant version (84516-202LF) meets specific environmental and material restrictions but performs identically to the non-compliant version.