Amphenol ICC 88949-102 Backplane Connector Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Amphenol ICC 88949-102 is an 8-position receptacle connector with female blade sockets designed for board edge, through-hole, right-angle mounting in blade power applications. This connector is part of the Metral® series and features press-fit termination with gold-plated contacts rated for 3A at 1000V across an operating temperature range of -55°C to 105°C.

The 88949-102 is classified as obsolete. Identifying equivalent and substitute parts is necessary to maintain design continuity and ensure component availability for new production runs, repairs, and system upgrades.

Substiute Parts

88949-102

Amphenol ICC (FCI)In Stock: 68088949-102 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

88949-102LF

Amphenol ICC (FCI)In Stock: 169488949-102LF Datasheet

DirectRFQ

536614-1

TE Connectivity AMP ConnectorsIn Stock: 868536614-1 Datasheet

MFR RecommendedRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the 88949-102 are identified based on strict electrical and mechanical parameter alignment. The primary substitution criteria are:

Critical Parameters for Substitution:

• Connector type (receptacle, female blade sockets)
• Number of positions (8)
• Mounting configuration (board edge, through-hole, right-angle)
• Termination method (press-fit)
• Contact material and finish (gold plating)
• Electrical ratings (current and voltage capacity)
• Operating temperature range
• Flammability rating (UL94 V-0)

Direct Equivalent: The 88949-102LF is a direct equivalent manufactured by Amphenol ICC. It maintains identical electrical and mechanical specifications while offering improved compliance status (RoHS compliant, REACH affected) and active product status with higher inventory availability.

Cross-Manufacturer Substitute: The TE Connectivity 536614-1 (Z-PACK series) is a cross-manufacturer substitute that shares the same connector type, position count, mounting style, and termination method. However, this part operates at reduced voltage (30V versus 1000V) and higher maximum temperature (-55°C to 125°C), making it suitable only for applications within its electrical specifications.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

For Direct Replacement (Recommended): The 88949-102LF is the primary substitute for the obsolete 88949-102. Both parts are manufactured by Amphenol ICC within the Metral® series and maintain identical electrical and mechanical specifications. The 88949-102LF offers superior compliance status (RoHS compliant versus non-compliant) and active product status with greater inventory availability. Selection of the 88949-102LF eliminates obsolescence risk while maintaining full design compatibility.

For Cross-Manufacturer Applications: The TE Connectivity 536614-1 may be considered only when application requirements fall within its electrical specifications. The 30V voltage rating represents a significant reduction from the 88949-102's 1000V rating and restricts this part to low-voltage applications. The extended operating temperature range (-55°C to 125°C) provides additional thermal margin. The Futurebus connector style differs from the blade power style of the primary part, requiring mechanical compatibility verification.

Compliance Considerations: New designs should prioritize the 88949-102LF to meet current RoHS compliance requirements. The original 88949-102 and TE Connectivity 536614-1 are both RoHS non-compliant and should be reserved for legacy system maintenance only.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the 88949-102LF be used as a direct replacement for the 88949-102? A: Yes. The 88949-102LF is a direct equivalent with identical electrical and mechanical specifications. Both parts feature 8 positions, blade power configuration, board edge mounting, press-fit termination, 3A current rating, and 1000V voltage rating. The primary difference is product status and compliance certification.

Q: What is the difference between the 88949-102 and 88949-102LF? A: The 88949-102LF is the active production version of the same connector. Key differences include: 88949-102LF is RoHS compliant while 88949-102 is not; 88949-102LF has active product status while 88949-102 is obsolete; 88949-102LF is packaged in tubes with higher inventory availability; both maintain identical electrical ratings and mechanical configuration.

Q: Can the TE Connectivity 536614-1 replace the Amphenol 88949-102? A: The 536614-1 shares the same connector type, position count, mounting style, and termination method. However, it operates at 30V maximum voltage compared to the 88949-102's 1000V rating. Use the 536614-1 only in applications where voltage requirements do not exceed 30V and where the Futurebus connector style is mechanically compatible.

Q: What are the key parameters that determine substitution compatibility? A: Substitution compatibility is determined by: connector type (receptacle, female blade sockets), number of positions (8), mounting configuration (board edge, through-hole, right-angle), termination method (press-fit), contact material (gold finish), current rating (3A minimum), voltage rating (1000V minimum for direct equivalents), operating temperature range (-55°C to 105°C minimum), and flammability rating (UL94 V-0).

Q: Is the 88949-102 still available for purchase? A: The 88949-102 is classified as obsolete. Current inventory of 657 pieces is available from existing stock. For new production, the 88949-102LF is the recommended active equivalent with 1652 pieces in stock.

Q: What packaging options are available? A: The 88949-102 packaging is not specified. The 88949-102LF is supplied in tube packaging. The 536614-1 packaging is not specified.