DF11-12DP-2V(57) Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The DF11-12DP-2V(57) is a rectangular connector header manufactured by Hirose Electric Co Ltd, designed for surface mount applications with 12 positions arranged in 2 rows at 2.00mm pitch. This connector features shrouded 4-wall construction, solder termination, and detent lock fastening, suitable for board-to-board or cable interconnections. The part is currently listed as obsolete, necessitating identification of active equivalent alternatives to maintain design continuity and ensure supply chain availability.

Substiute Parts

DF11-12DP-2V(57)

Hirose Electric Co LtdIn Stock: 876DF11-12DP-2V(57) Datasheet

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DF11C-12DP-2V(57)

Hirose Electric Co LtdIn Stock: 2084DF11C-12DP-2V(57) Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

The DF11C-12DP-2V(57) qualifies as a direct substitute based on the following critical parameters that determine functional and mechanical compatibility:

Electrical Parameters: Identical pitch (2.00mm), position count (12), row configuration (2 rows), contact type (male pin), current rating (2A), and voltage rating (250V) ensure electrical compatibility with existing mating connectors and circuit designs.

Mechanical Parameters: Matching shrouding (4-wall), mounting type (surface mount), termination method (solder), fastening type (detent lock), insulation height (7.19mm), contact shape (circular), and mated stacking heights (8.2mm, 8.45mm, 9.55mm) provide mechanical interchangeability.

Material & Environmental Parameters: Identical contact finish (gold), contact material (brass), insulation material (polyamide/nylon), operating temperature range (-30°C ~ 85°C), flammability rating (UL94 V-0), and moisture sensitivity level (MSL 1) maintain environmental performance equivalence.

Compliance Parameters: Both parts are RoHS compliant, meeting regulatory requirements for hazardous substance restrictions.

The primary distinction is product status: the original part is obsolete while the substitute is active, with enhanced packaging (tape & reel) and manufacturing features (pick and place capability).

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The DF11C-12DP-2V(57) is the direct active equivalent for the obsolete DF11-12DP-2V(57). All critical electrical, mechanical, and environmental parameters are identical, ensuring functional compatibility in existing circuit designs and PCB layouts.

Selection of the DF11C-12DP-2V(57) is supported by:

Product Status: The substitute maintains active production status, ensuring long-term supply chain availability and manufacturing consistency.

Compliance Certification: Both parts meet RoHS requirements. The substitute carries ROHS3 compliance designation, reflecting current regulatory standards. REACH status is unaffected for the substitute part.

Packaging Enhancement: The substitute is supplied in tape & reel packaging with pick-and-place capability, providing manufacturing process advantages for automated assembly operations.

Regulatory Alignment: Both parts carry identical ECCN (EAR99) and HTSUS (8536.69.4040) classifications, maintaining export and tariff compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Are the DF11-12DP-2V(57) and DF11C-12DP-2V(57) mechanically interchangeable?

A: Yes. Both connectors share identical pitch (2.00mm), position count (12), row configuration (2 rows), shrouding (4-wall), mounting type (surface mount), insulation height (7.19mm), and mated stacking heights (8.2mm, 8.45mm, 9.55mm). They are mechanically interchangeable in PCB designs and mating connector applications.

Q: Are the electrical ratings identical?

A: Yes. Both parts have identical current rating (2A), voltage rating (250V), contact material (brass with gold finish), and operating temperature range (-30°C ~ 85°C). Electrical performance is equivalent.

Q: What is the difference between these two part numbers?

A: The primary difference is product status: DF11-12DP-2V(57) is obsolete while DF11C-12DP-2V(57) is active. The substitute includes enhanced packaging (tape & reel) and manufacturing features (pick and place capability). All functional and mechanical specifications remain identical.

Q: Why should I use the DF11C-12DP-2V(57) instead of the original part?

A: The original DF11-12DP-2V(57) is obsolete, creating supply chain risk. The DF11C-12DP-2V(57) maintains active production status, ensuring availability and manufacturing consistency. It provides identical electrical and mechanical performance with improved packaging for automated assembly.

Q: Are there any compliance differences?

A: Both parts are RoHS compliant. The substitute carries ROHS3 compliance designation, reflecting current regulatory standards. REACH status is unaffected. Both maintain identical ECCN and HTSUS classifications.

Q: What packaging options are available?

A: The original part has unspecified packaging. The substitute is supplied in tape & reel (TR) packaging, optimized for automated pick-and-place assembly processes.

Q: Can I use the DF11C-12DP-2V(57) in existing designs without modification?

A: Yes. All critical parameters—pitch, position count, row spacing, shrouding, termination method, fastening type, and environmental ratings—are identical. No design modifications are required.