TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 9-87543-0 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 9-87543-0 is a rectangular connector header designed for through-hole mounting applications. This connector features 80 positions arranged in 2 rows with a 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch, supporting board-to-board or cable interconnections. The part is classified as Active product status with full RoHS compliance and MSL 1 moisture sensitivity rating. Substitute parts are identified when equivalent electrical and mechanical parameters are required for design flexibility, inventory management, or component availability optimization.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Connector Type	Header
Contact Type	Male Pin
Number of Positions	80
Number of Rows	2
Pitch - Mating	0.100" (2.54mm)
Row Spacing - Mating	0.100" (2.54mm)
Mounting Type	Through Hole
Termination	Solder
Fastening Type	Push-Pull
Style	Board to Board or Cable
Shrouding	Unshrouded
Contact Length - Mating	0.318" (8.08mm)
Insulation Material	Polyamide (PA), Nylon, Glass Filled
Contact Material	Phosphor Bronze
Contact Finish - Mating	Tin
Insulation Color	Black
RoHS Status	RoHS Compliant
MSL Rating	1 (Unlimited)

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the TE Connectivity 9-87543-0 are qualified based on the following critical parameters that must remain constant across all alternatives:

Fixed Parameters (No Variation Allowed):

Number of Positions: 80
Number of Rows: 2
Pitch - Mating: 0.100" (2.54mm)
Row Spacing - Mating: 0.100" (2.54mm)
Contact Type: Male Pin
Mounting Type: Through Hole
Termination: Solder
Fastening Type: Push-Pull
Style: Board to Board or Cable
Shrouding: Unshrouded
Contact Length - Mating: 0.318" (8.08mm)
Insulation Color: Black

Parameters Allowed to Vary:

Connector Type: Header or Header with Breakaway capability
Contact Material: Phosphor Bronze or Brass
Insulation Material: Polyamide (PA), Nylon, Glass Filled or Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)
Contact Finish - Mating: Tin or Gold
Contact Length - Post: 0.120" to 0.220" (3.05mm to 5.58mm)
Overall Contact Length: 0.533" to 0.637" (13.55mm to 16.17mm)
Insulation Height: 0.090" to 0.098" (2.29mm to 2.50mm)
Operating Temperature: -40°C to 105°C (when specified)
Current Rating: 3A per Contact (when specified)
Material Flammability Rating: UL94 V-0 (when specified)

All substitute parts maintain Active product status and comply with RoHS and MSL 1 requirements.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	TE Connectivity 9-87543-0	Sullins PREC040DFAN-RC	Sullins PRPC040DFAN-RC	Sullins PRPC040DFBN-RC
Manufacturer	TE Connectivity AMP Connectors	Sullins Connector Solutions	Sullins Connector Solutions	Sullins Connector Solutions
Connector Type	Header	Header, Breakaway	Header, Breakaway	Header, Breakaway
Number of Positions	80	80	80	80
Number of Rows	2	2	2	2
Pitch - Mating	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)
Row Spacing - Mating	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)
Contact Type	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin	Male Pin
Mounting Type	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole
Termination	Solder	Solder	Solder	Solder
Fastening Type	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Push-Pull
Style	Board to Board or Cable	Board to Board or Cable	Board to Board or Cable	Board to Board or Cable
Shrouding	Unshrouded	Unshrouded	Unshrouded	Unshrouded
Contact Length - Mating	0.318" (8.08mm)	0.318" (8.08mm)	0.318" (8.08mm)	0.318" (8.08mm)
Contact Length - Post	0.125" (3.18mm)	0.120" (3.05mm)	0.120" (3.05mm)	0.220" (5.58mm)
Overall Contact Length	0.533" (13.55mm)	0.537" (13.63mm)	0.537" (13.63mm)	0.637" (16.17mm)
Insulation Height	0.090" (2.29mm)	0.098" (2.50mm)	0.098" (2.50mm)	0.098" (2.50mm)
Contact Shape	Not specified	Square	Square	Square
Contact Finish - Mating	Tin	Tin	Gold	Gold
Contact Material	Phosphor Bronze	Brass	Brass	Brass
Insulation Material	Polyamide (PA), Nylon, Glass Filled	Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)	Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)	Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)
Insulation Color	Black	Black	Black	Black
Operating Temperature	Not specified	-40°C ~ 105°C	-40°C ~ 105°C	-40°C ~ 105°C
Current Rating (Amps)	Not specified	3A per Contact	3A per Contact	3A per Contact
Material Flammability Rating	Not specified	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0
RoHS Status	RoHS Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant
MSL Rating	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)
ECCN	EAR99	EAR99	EAR99	EAR99
HTSUS	8536.69.4040	8536.69.4040	8536.69.4040	8536.69.4040

Engineering Selection Recommendations

All three Sullins Connector Solutions substitute parts maintain Active product status and full compliance with RoHS and MSL 1 requirements, establishing functional equivalence with the TE Connectivity 9-87543-0 for standard applications.

Sullins PREC040DFAN-RC is suitable for applications requiring tin-plated contacts with standard post length (0.120" / 3.05mm). This part provides the closest electrical and mechanical alignment to the original specification while offering PBT insulation material and UL94 V-0 flammability rating.

Sullins PRPC040DFAN-RC is suitable for applications requiring gold-plated contacts with standard post length (0.120" / 3.05mm). Gold plating provides enhanced corrosion resistance and contact reliability compared to tin plating. This part is appropriate for environments with higher humidity or extended storage periods.

Sullins PRPC040DFBN-RC is suitable for applications requiring gold-plated contacts with extended post length (0.220" / 5.58mm). The longer post length accommodates thicker printed circuit boards or applications requiring deeper solder penetration. This part is appropriate for high-reliability applications or designs with specific board thickness requirements.

All substitute parts feature breakaway connector capability, which provides design flexibility for applications requiring individual pin separation. The Sullins parts specify operating temperature range (-40°C to 105°C) and current rating (3A per Contact), providing explicit performance boundaries not stated in the original TE Connectivity specification.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can Sullins PREC040DFAN-RC be used as a direct replacement for TE Connectivity 9-87543-0?

A: Yes. Both parts maintain identical position count (80), row configuration (2), pitch (0.100" / 2.54mm), contact type (Male Pin), mounting method (Through Hole), and termination (Solder). The primary difference is contact material (Brass vs. Phosphor Bronze) and insulation material (PBT vs. Polyamide), which do not prevent functional substitution in standard applications.

Q: What is the difference between the three Sullins substitute parts?

A: The three Sullins parts differ in contact finish and post length. PREC040DFAN-RC uses tin plating with 0.120" post length. PRPC040DFAN-RC uses gold plating with 0.120" post length. PRPC040DFBN-RC uses gold plating with 0.220" post length. Contact finish selection depends on corrosion resistance requirements. Post length selection depends on printed circuit board thickness and solder joint depth requirements.

Q: Does the breakaway feature on Sullins parts affect compatibility?

A: No. Breakaway capability is an additional feature that does not prevent the connector from functioning as a standard 80-position header. The breakaway feature allows individual pins to be separated if required by the application, but this functionality is optional and does not impact standard board-to-board or cable interconnection use.

Q: Are there differences in insulation material between the original and substitute parts?

A: Yes. The TE Connectivity 9-87543-0 uses Polyamide (PA) with glass filling. The Sullins substitute parts use Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT). Both materials are suitable for through-hole connector applications. PBT offers UL94 V-0 flammability rating and improved dimensional stability. Polyamide offers slightly different mechanical properties. Material selection should be based on specific application requirements for temperature cycling, humidity exposure, or flammability compliance.

Q: Which substitute part should be selected for high-reliability applications?

A: PRPC040DFAN-RC or PRPC040DFBN-RC are appropriate for high-reliability applications due to gold plating on both mating and post contacts. Gold plating provides superior corrosion resistance and contact reliability compared to tin plating. Selection between these two depends on printed circuit board thickness: use PRPC040DFAN-RC for standard board thickness (0.062" / 1.57mm) and PRPC040DFBN-RC for thicker boards requiring extended post length.

Q: Are all substitute parts RoHS compliant?

A: Yes. All three Sullins substitute parts are ROHS3 compliant. The original TE Connectivity part is RoHS compliant. All parts maintain MSL 1 (Unlimited) moisture sensitivity rating and EAR99 export classification.

Q: What is the inventory availability for each part?

A: TE Connectivity 9-87543-0 has 832 pieces in stock. Sullins PREC040DFAN-RC has 8014 pieces in stock. Sullins PRPC040DFAN-RC has 4802 pieces in stock. Sullins PRPC040DFBN-RC has 2254 pieces in stock. Inventory levels should be confirmed at time of procurement.

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