AXK800145WA Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The AXK800145WA is a 100-position rectangular connector header manufactured by Panasonic Electric Works. This surface mount component features outer shroud contacts with gold plating and is designed for high-density interconnect applications requiring reliable mating cycles. The part is currently in active production status with 1,119 units available in inventory. Substitute parts are identified when equivalent electrical and mechanical parameters are required due to supply constraints, design flexibility, or application-specific packaging preferences.

Substiute Parts

AXK800145WA

Panasonic Electric WorksIn Stock: 1148AXK800145WA Datasheet

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0559091074

MolexIn Stock: 82400559091074 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

The AXK800145WA qualifies for substitution with the Molex 0559091074 based on the following critical parameters:

• Position Count: Both parts provide 100 positions, maintaining signal integrity and connector density requirements
• Pitch Specification: Both parts operate at 0.016" (0.40mm) pitch, ensuring PCB footprint compatibility
• Row Configuration: Both parts feature 2-row arrangements, preserving layout and spacing requirements
• Mounting Technology: Both are surface mount components, compatible with standard SMD assembly processes
• Contact Finish: Both utilize gold plating, meeting corrosion resistance and electrical conductivity requirements
• Environmental Classification: Both achieve MSL 1 rating, indicating unlimited shelf life under standard storage conditions
• Regulatory Compliance: Both are RoHS compliant, meeting international environmental standards

The primary distinction lies in connector type (header versus plug) and packaging format (strip versus tape & reel), which represent complementary mating halves rather than functional incompatibilities.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Both the AXK800145WA and 0559091074 maintain active production status and meet current RoHS compliance requirements. The AXK800145WA offers multiple mated stacking height options (1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm), providing design flexibility for applications with varying connector depth requirements. The Molex 0559091074 is optimized for single-stack height (1.5mm) applications and includes solder retention features for enhanced assembly reliability.

Selection between these parts should be based on connector type requirements (header versus plug), packaging format compatibility with assembly processes (strip versus tape & reel), and specific stacking height constraints of the application. Both parts are suitable for high-reliability interconnect applications requiring gold-plated contacts and unlimited moisture sensitivity tolerance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the AXK800145WA and 0559091074 be used interchangeably in the same circuit?

A: These parts are complementary mating halves rather than direct replacements. The AXK800145WA is a header (receptacle), while the 0559091074 is a plug (male connector). They are designed to mate with each other. Interchangeability depends on whether your application requires a header or plug connector type.

Q: Are the pitch specifications identical between these parts?

A: Yes. Both parts operate at 0.016" (0.40mm) pitch with 100 positions across 2 rows, ensuring PCB footprint compatibility and signal integrity equivalence.

Q: What is the significance of the different mated stacking heights?

A: The AXK800145WA supports three stacking height options (1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm), while the 0559091074 is fixed at 1.5mm. Stacking height determines the vertical distance between mated connector halves and must be selected based on available board-to-board spacing in your application.

Q: How do packaging formats affect component selection?

A: The AXK800145WA is supplied in strip packaging, suitable for manual handling and lower-volume assembly. The 0559091074 is supplied in tape & reel format, optimized for automated pick-and-place assembly processes. Selection depends on your manufacturing process capabilities and production volume requirements.

Q: Are both parts RoHS compliant?

A: Yes. The AXK800145WA is RoHS Compliant, and the 0559091074 is ROHS3 Compliant. Both meet international environmental standards for lead-free manufacturing and hazardous substance restrictions.

Q: What does MSL 1 rating indicate?

A: MSL 1 (Moisture Sensitivity Level 1) indicates unlimited shelf life under standard storage conditions. Both parts do not require special moisture-controlled storage and can be stored at room temperature without degradation.