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3M 963130-2000-AR-TP Equivalent & Substitute Parts
Part Overview
The 3M 963130-2000-AR-TP is a 30-position rectangular receptacle connector with 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch, designed for surface mount applications with gold-plated mating contacts. This connector operates across -25°C to 105°C and carries a 2A current rating at 1000VDC. The product is classified as obsolete, making equivalent and substitute parts necessary for ongoing design support and procurement.
Substiute Parts
Key Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Part Number | 963130-2000-AR-TP |
| Manufacturer | 3M |
| Connector Type | Receptacle, Bottom or Top Entry |
| Number of Positions | 30 |
| Pitch - Mating | 0.100" (2.54mm) |
| Contact Type | Female Socket |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Termination | Solder |
| Fastening Type | Push-Pull |
| Contact Finish - Mating | Gold |
| Operating Temperature | -25°C ~ 105°C |
| Current Rating | 2A |
| Voltage Rating | 1000VDC |
| Insulation Material | Thermoplastic |
| Product Status | Obsolete |
Substitute Part Grouping Explanation
Substitution of the 3M 963130-2000-AR-TP is determined by the following critical parameters:
Core Compatibility Parameters:
- 30-position configuration with 0.100" (2.54mm) mating pitch
- Female socket contact type
- Surface mount solder termination
- Push-pull fastening mechanism
- Gold-plated mating contacts
- Black insulation color
- Square contact geometry
Connector Entry Type Variants: Substitute parts are grouped by entry configuration: Bottom Entry, Top Entry (Pass Through), and Pass Through designs. The original part supports Bottom or Top Entry, allowing substitution with any of these variants depending on application requirements.
Position Loading: The original part has all 30 positions loaded. Substitute parts with 29 positions loaded (SSM-130-L-SV-010, SSM-130-S-SV-010) represent partial-load variants and are functionally distinct.
Contact Finish Thickness: Mating contact finish thickness varies across substitutes (3.00µin, 10.0µin, 30.0µin) but all maintain gold plating. Post contact finish remains tin across all parts.
Insulation Material: The original uses thermoplastic insulation. All Samtec substitutes use Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP), which provides enhanced thermal and mechanical properties.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | 3M 963130-2000-AR-TP | SSM-130-F-SV | SSM-130-FM-SV | SSM-130-L-SV-010 | SSM-130-L-SV-BE | SSM-130-L-SV-BE-K | SSM-130-L-SV-BE-LC | SSM-130-L-SV-BE-P | SSM-130-LM-SV | SSM-130-S-SV-010 | SSM-130-S-SV-BE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | 3M | Samtec Inc. | Samtec Inc. | Samtec Inc. | Samtec Inc. | Samtec Inc. | Samtec Inc. | Samtec Inc. | Samtec Inc. | Samtec Inc. | Samtec Inc. |
| Number of Positions | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Positions Loaded | All | All | All | 29 | All | All | All | All | All | 29 | All |
| 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) | 0.100" (2.54mm) | 0.100" (2.54mm) | 0.100" (2.54mm) |
| Contact Type | Female Socket | Female Socket | Female Socket | Female Socket | Female Socket | Female Socket | Female Socket | Female Socket | Female Socket | Female Socket | Female Socket |
| Connector Type | Receptacle, Bottom or Top Entry | Receptacle, Pass Through | Receptacle, Pass Through | Receptacle, Pass Through | Receptacle, Bottom Entry | Receptacle, Bottom Entry | Receptacle, Bottom Entry | Receptacle, Bottom Entry | Receptacle, Pass Through | Receptacle, Pass Through | Receptacle, Bottom Entry |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface Mount | Surface Mount | Surface Mount | Surface Mount | Surface Mount | Surface Mount | Surface Mount | Surface Mount | Surface Mount | Surface Mount |
| Termination | Solder | Solder | Solder | Solder | Solder | Solder | Solder | Solder | Solder | Solder | Solder |
| Fastening Type | Push-Pull | Push-Pull | Push-Pull | Push-Pull | Push-Pull | Push-Pull | Push-Pull | Push-Pull | Push-Pull | Push-Pull | Push-Pull |
| Contact Finish - Mating | Gold | Gold | Gold | Gold | Gold | Gold | Gold | Gold | Gold | Gold | Gold |
| Contact Finish Thickness - Mating | Flash | 3.00µin (0.076µm) | 3.00µin (0.076µm) | 10.0µin (0.25µm) | 10.0µin (0.25µm) | 10.0µin (0.25µm) | 10.0µin (0.25µm) | 10.0µin (0.25µm) | 10.0µin (0.25µm) | 30.0µin (0.76µm) | 30.0µin (0.76µm) |
| Insulation Color | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black |
| Insulation Height | 0.295" (7.50mm) | 0.290" (7.37mm) | 0.290" (7.37mm) | 0.290" (7.37mm) | 0.290" (7.37mm) | 0.290" (7.37mm) | 0.290" (7.37mm) | 0.290" (7.37mm) | 0.290" (7.37mm) | 0.290" (7.37mm) | 0.290" (7.37mm) |
| Operating Temperature | -25°C ~ 105°C | -55°C ~ 125°C | -55°C ~ 125°C | -55°C ~ 125°C | -55°C ~ 125°C | -55°C ~ 125°C | -55°C ~ 125°C | -55°C ~ 125°C | -55°C ~ 125°C | -55°C ~ 125°C | -55°C ~ 125°C |
| Current Rating | 2A | 5.2A per Contact | 5.2A per Contact | 5.2A per Contact | 5.2A per Contact | 5.2A per Contact | 5.2A per Contact | 5.2A per Contact | 5.2A per Contact | 5.2A per Contact | 5.2A per Contact |
| Voltage Rating | 1000VDC | 405VAC, 572VDC | 405VAC, 572VDC | 405VAC, 572VDC | 405VAC, 572VDC | 405VAC, 572VDC | 405VAC, 572VDC | 405VAC, 572VDC | 405VAC, 572VDC | 405VAC, 572VDC | 405VAC, 572VDC |
| Insulation Material | Thermoplastic | Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) | Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) | Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) | Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) | Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) | Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) | Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) | Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) | Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) | Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) |
| Contact Material | Copper Alloy | Phosphor Bronze | Phosphor Bronze | Phosphor Bronze | Phosphor Bronze | Phosphor Bronze | Phosphor Bronze | Phosphor Bronze | Phosphor Bronze | Phosphor Bronze | Phosphor Bronze |
| Contact Shape | Square | Square | Square | Square | Square | Square | Square | Square | Square | Square | Square |
| Product Status | Obsolete | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active |
| RoHS Status | Not specified | ROHS3 Compliant | ROHS3 Compliant | ROHS3 Compliant | ROHS3 Compliant | ROHS3 Compliant | ROHS3 Compliant | ROHS3 Compliant | ROHS3 Compliant | ROHS3 Compliant | ROHS3 Compliant |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | 1 (Unlimited) | 1 (Unlimited) | 1 (Unlimited) | 1 (Unlimited) | 1 (Unlimited) | 1 (Unlimited) | 1 (Unlimited) | 1 (Unlimited) | 1 (Unlimited) | 1 (Unlimited) | 1 (Unlimited) |
Engineering Selection Recommendations
All Samtec Tiger Claw™ SSM series substitutes are active products with ROHS3 compliance, providing long-term availability and regulatory alignment compared to the obsolete 3M 963130-2000-AR-TP.
Selection by Connector Entry Type:
For applications requiring bottom entry configuration, select from SSM-130-L-SV-BE, SSM-130-L-SV-BE-K, SSM-130-L-SV-BE-LC, or SSM-130-S-SV-BE. The -K variant includes pick-and-place features, and the -LC variant includes board lock functionality.
For pass-through (top entry) applications, select from SSM-130-F-SV, SSM-130-FM-SV, SSM-130-LM-SV, SSM-130-L-SV-010, or SSM-130-S-SV-010.
Selection by Position Loading:
Applications requiring all 30 positions loaded should exclude SSM-130-L-SV-010 and SSM-130-S-SV-010, which are configured with 29 positions loaded.
Selection by Contact Finish Thickness:
SSM-130-F-SV and SSM-130-FM-SV provide 3.00µin mating contact finish. SSM-130-L-SV-BE, SSM-130-L-SV-BE-K, SSM-130-L-SV-BE-LC, SSM-130-L-SV-BE-P, and SSM-130-LM-SV provide 10.0µin finish. SSM-130-S-SV-010 and SSM-130-S-SV-BE provide 30.0µin finish for enhanced durability.
Electrical Performance Considerations:
All Samtec substitutes exceed the original part's current rating (5.2A per contact versus 2A) and operate across an extended temperature range (-55°C to 125°C versus -25°C to 105°C). Voltage ratings differ: substitutes are rated 405VAC/572VDC compared to the original 1000VDC. Applications operating above 572VDC require design review.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can SSM-130 series connectors directly replace the 3M 963130-2000-AR-TP in existing designs?
A: Direct mechanical and electrical substitution is possible for applications operating within the SSM-130 voltage rating (572VDC maximum). The 0.100" pitch, 30-position configuration, female socket contacts, and push-pull fastening are identical. However, insulation material differs (LCP versus thermoplastic), and contact material changes from copper alloy to phosphor bronze. PCB layout compatibility depends on connector entry type selection.
Q: What is the difference between pass-through and bottom entry variants?
A: Pass-through connectors (SSM-130-F-SV, SSM-130-FM-SV, SSM-130-LM-SV, SSM-130-L-SV-010, SSM-130-S-SV-010) allow mating from either side of the PCB. Bottom entry connectors (SSM-130-L-SV-BE, SSM-130-L-SV-BE-K, SSM-130-L-SV-BE-LC, SSM-130-L-SV-BE-P, SSM-130-S-SV-BE) mate only from the bottom. The original 3M part supports both configurations, so either variant type is substitutable depending on application requirements.
Q: Why do some SSM-130 variants have only 29 positions loaded?
A: SSM-130-L-SV-010 and SSM-130-S-SV-010 are configured with 29 of 30 positions populated. These are distinct product variants for applications requiring partial-position loading. Applications requiring all 30 positions must select variants with "All" positions loaded.
Q: Are there differences in contact finish thickness among the substitutes?
A: Yes. SSM-130-F-SV and SSM-130-FM-SV provide 3.00µin (0.076µm) mating contact gold finish. SSM-130-L-SV-BE, SSM-130-L-SV-BE-K, SSM-130-L-SV-BE-LC, SSM-130-L-SV-BE-P, and SSM-130-LM-SV provide 10.0µin (0.25µm) finish. SSM-130-S-SV-010 and SSM-130-S-SV-BE provide 30.0µin (0.76µm) finish. Thicker finishes provide enhanced wear resistance for high-cycle mating applications.
Q: What do the -K and -LC suffixes indicate?
A: SSM-130-L-SV-BE-K includes pick-and-place features for automated assembly. SSM-130-L-SV-BE-LC includes board lock functionality for mechanical retention. Both are bottom entry variants with all 30 positions loaded.
Q: Is the voltage rating difference significant?
A: The original 3M part is rated 1000VDC, while all SSM-130 substitutes are rated 405VAC/572VDC maximum. Applications operating above 572VDC cannot use these substitutes without design modification or alternative component selection.
Q: Do all substitutes meet RoHS compliance?
A: Yes. All Samtec SSM-130 variants listed are ROHS3 compliant. The original 3M part does not specify RoHS status. This compliance advantage supports modern procurement and environmental regulations.
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