Equivalent & Substitute Parts Reference for BU-31604-2

Part Overview

The MUELLER ELECTRIC CO BU-31604-2 is an obsolete panel mount banana jack connector in the Banana and Tip Connectors category. It features a standard banana female interface, fully insulated polyamide body, crimp termination, and a red color code. Due to its obsolete status, engineers must identify suitable alternative part numbers with matching core parameters for design continuity and maintenance support.

Substiute Parts

BU-31604-2

Mueller Electric CoIn Stock: 985BU-31604-2 Datasheet

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BU-31605-2

Mueller Electric CoIn Stock: 1075BU-31605-2 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts are selected strictly by matching the following key parameters: category designation (Banana and Tip Connectors), type (Banana Jack), gender (Female), plug/mating plug diameter (Standard Banana), mounting type (Panel Mount), insulation (Fully Insulated), color (Red), contact finish (Nickel), contact material (Brass), body material (Polyamide), RoHS and REACH status, MSL rating, and regulatory codes. Termination style and wire gauge are also compared to ensure correct substitution for electrical and mechanical interface. All grouping is determined only by these explicitly supplied parameters.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

BU-31604-2 is designated as obsolete, while BU-31605-2 remains active and is RoHS Compliant, REACH Unaffected, with matched MSL, ECCN, and HTSUS codes. Only provided compliance and regulatory designations are considered in the selection process. Termination type (crimp vs. solder) and wire gauge are distinct between parts and should be referenced according to application requirements if these distinctions are critical.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What are the minimum matching parameters for a substitute banana jack connector in this category?
A1: The minimum matching parameters are: connector type, gender, plug/mating plug diameter, mounting type, insulation, color, contact material, contact finish, and body material, as provided.

Q2: Are crimp and solder terminations considered equivalent for substitution?
A2: Both crimp and solder terminations are included as supplied. The selection depends on the interface type required by the application, as characterized by the specified parameters.

Q3: What is the impact of a different wire gauge between substitute parts?
A3: Only wire gauge values provided are compared; substitution should be considered aligned only if the provided wire gauge is suitable for the application.

Q4: Are compliance and regulatory certificates matched between these part numbers?
A4: Yes. BU-31604-2 and BU-31605-2 are both RoHS Compliant, REACH Unaffected, MSL 1, with matching ECCN and HTSUS codes as specified.

Q5: Is there a package type difference impacting substitution?
A5: Both parts specify Bulk packaging and Panel Mount type; package type does not distinguish these parts based on the provided parameters.