3M 963230-2000-AR-PR Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The 3M 963230-2000-AR-PR is a 30-position rectangular receptacle connector with 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch, designed for surface mount board-to-board applications. This connector features gold-plated mating contacts, push-pull fastening, and operates across -25°C to 105°C. The product is classified as obsolete, making identification of functionally equivalent alternatives necessary for ongoing system support and procurement.

Substiute Parts

963230-2000-AR-PR

3MIn Stock: 861963230-2000-AR-PR Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

5-147105-5

TE Connectivity AMP ConnectorsIn Stock: 22185-147105-5 Datasheet

MFR RecommendedRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility for the 3M 963230-2000-AR-PR is determined by the following critical parameters:

• Connector type: Receptacle, bottom or top entry configuration
• Contact type: Female socket with gold mating finish
• Pitch specification: 0.100" (2.54mm) mating pitch
• Mounting technology: Surface mount termination
• Fastening mechanism: Push-pull engagement
• Electrical performance: Minimum 2A current rating and compatible voltage specification
• Material compliance: UL94 V-0 flammability rating

The TE Connectivity AMP Connectors part 5-147105-5 is listed as a manufacturer-recommended substitute. However, this part exhibits a critical dimensional incompatibility: it is specified as a 10-position connector, whereas the 3M 963230-2000-AR-PR is a 30-position connector. This position count difference represents a fundamental mating interface incompatibility and prevents direct substitution in applications requiring the full 30-position contact array.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The TE Connectivity 5-147105-5 cannot serve as a direct substitute for the 3M 963230-2000-AR-PR due to the position count mismatch (10 positions versus 30 positions). This difference is a fundamental incompatibility that prevents mating with connector systems designed for the 30-position interface.

For applications requiring a 30-position connector with equivalent electrical and mechanical characteristics, alternative sources must be identified that maintain the 30-position specification. The TE Connectivity part may be suitable only for applications that have been redesigned to accommodate a 10-position interface.

Both connectors meet UL94 V-0 flammability requirements and share identical pitch, mounting technology, and fastening mechanisms. The TE Connectivity part offers an extended operating temperature range (-65°C ~ 125°C) compared to the 3M part (-25°C ~ 105°C), which may provide additional thermal margin in certain applications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the TE Connectivity 5-147105-5 directly replace the 3M 963230-2000-AR-PR?

A: No. The TE Connectivity part is specified as a 10-position connector, while the 3M part is a 30-position connector. This position count difference creates a mating interface incompatibility and prevents direct substitution.

Q: What are the critical parameters that determine substitution eligibility?

A: Substitution requires matching connector type (receptacle), contact type (female socket), mating pitch (0.100"), number of positions (30), mounting type (surface mount), fastening mechanism (push-pull), and contact finish (gold). Electrical ratings (current and voltage) must meet or exceed the original specification.

Q: Are there compliance differences between these connectors?

A: Both connectors carry UL94 V-0 flammability ratings. The TE Connectivity part is ROHS3 compliant and REACH unaffected. The 3M part is classified as obsolete. Both have MSL 1 (unlimited) moisture sensitivity ratings.

Q: What is the packaging format for the substitute part?

A: The TE Connectivity 5-147105-5 is supplied in Cut Tape (CT) packaging format.

Q: Does the TE Connectivity part offer any performance advantages?

A: The TE Connectivity part specifies an extended operating temperature range (-65°C ~ 125°C) compared to the 3M part (-25°C ~ 105°C). However, this advantage is negated by the position count incompatibility for direct substitution applications.