TE Connectivity 968220-1 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The TE Connectivity 968220-1 is a socket contact for rectangular connectors in the Micro Quadlok series. This component is designed for crimp termination on 20-24 AWG wire gauges with tin contact finish. The part is classified as obsolete, necessitating identification of active equivalent components for ongoing procurement and assembly requirements. The substitute part maintains functional compatibility within the Micro Quadlok connector system while offering improved availability through active product status.

Substiute Parts

968220-1

TE Connectivity AMP ConnectorsIn Stock: 743968220-1 Datasheet

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5-968220-1

TE Connectivity AMP ConnectorsIn Stock: 903415-968220-1 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the 968220-1 with the 5-968220-1 is based on the following critical parameters that determine functional compatibility:

Series Compatibility: Both components belong to the Micro Quadlok series, ensuring mechanical and electrical compatibility within the connector system.

Contact Type and Termination: Both parts are socket contacts with crimp termination, maintaining identical connection methodology.

Contact Finish: Both components feature tin contact finish, providing equivalent electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance characteristics.

Wire Gauge Overlap: The 968220-1 accommodates 20-24 AWG wire, while the 5-968220-1 accommodates 22-24 AWG wire. The 22-24 AWG range represents the overlapping specification window where both components function equivalently.

Environmental Compliance: Both parts maintain ROHS3/RoHS compliance, REACH unaffected status, and MSL 1 rating, ensuring equivalent performance in regulated applications.

Base Product Number: Both components share the base product number 968220, indicating they are part of the same product family with compatible design specifications.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The 5-968220-1 serves as the direct active equivalent for the obsolete 968220-1 within applications utilizing the 22-24 AWG wire gauge range. Both components maintain identical compliance certifications including ROHS3/RoHS compliance and REACH unaffected status, ensuring regulatory equivalence for controlled applications.

For applications requiring the full 20-24 AWG range of the original 968220-1, the 5-968220-1 accommodates wire gauges from 22-24 AWG. Applications utilizing 20-21 AWG wire gauges require evaluation of alternative components outside the provided substitute list.

The 5-968220-1 is available in cut tape packaging with significantly higher inventory levels (90,240 pieces) compared to the obsolete part, supporting production continuity and supply chain stability.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the 5-968220-1 replace the 968220-1 in all applications?

A: The 5-968220-1 is compatible with applications using 22-24 AWG wire gauges. Applications requiring 20-21 AWG wire gauge support require alternative component evaluation.

Q: What is the significance of the wire gauge difference between these parts?

A: The 968220-1 supports 20-24 AWG while the 5-968220-1 supports 22-24 AWG. The overlapping 22-24 AWG range defines the substitution window where both components function equivalently. Wire gauge compatibility is determined by the crimp contact design and must be matched to the specific wire diameter in the application.

Q: Are there packaging differences between these components?

A: The 968220-1 packaging is not specified in the available data. The 5-968220-1 is supplied in cut tape packaging, which is standard for high-volume production applications.

Q: Do these components have identical compliance certifications?

A: Both components are RoHS compliant, REACH unaffected, and carry MSL 1 rating. The 968220-1 is specifically ROHS3 compliant while the 5-968220-1 is RoHS compliant, representing equivalent regulatory status for component selection purposes.

Q: What is the base product number relationship between these parts?

A: Both the 968220-1 and 5-968220-1 share the base product number 968220, indicating they are part of the same product family within the Micro Quadlok series. This relationship confirms their mechanical and electrical compatibility within the connector system.

Q: Is the 5-968220-1 suitable for new designs?

A: The 5-968220-1 carries active product status, making it suitable for new design implementations. The obsolete status of the 968220-1 makes the 5-968220-1 the appropriate selection for ongoing and future applications within the compatible wire gauge range.