DF12(3.0)-60DP-0.5V(86) Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The DF12(3.0)-60DP-0.5V(86) is a 60-position rectangular connector header manufactured by Hirose Electric Co Ltd, designed for surface mount applications with outer shroud contacts and gold plating. This connector is classified as obsolete, making identification of active equivalent parts essential for ongoing production and design continuity. The substitute part DF12NB(3.0)-60DP-0.5V(51) provides functional equivalence while maintaining active product status and full compliance with current regulatory standards.

Substiute Parts

DF12(3.0)-60DP-0.5V(86)

Hirose Electric Co LtdIn Stock: 2195DF12(3.0)-60DP-0.5V(86) Datasheet

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DF12NB(3.0)-60DP-0.5V(51)

Hirose Electric Co LtdIn Stock: 1199DF12NB(3.0)-60DP-0.5V(51) Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the DF12(3.0)-60DP-0.5V(86) with DF12NB(3.0)-60DP-0.5V(51) is based on strict equivalence of the following critical parameters:

• Connector Architecture: Both parts maintain 60 positions with 2-row configuration and 0.020" (0.50mm) pitch
• Physical Dimensions: Identical mated stacking height (3mm) and height above board (0.091" / 2.30mm)
• Contact System: Both feature outer shroud contacts with gold plating at 8.00µin (0.203µm) thickness
• Mounting Method: Both are surface mount connectors with solder retention features
• Electrical Classification: Both belong to the DF12 series rectangular connector family
• Environmental Compliance: Both maintain MSL 1 (Unlimited) moisture sensitivity rating

The primary distinction is product status: the original part is obsolete, while the substitute is active. The substitute also includes enhanced RoHS3 compliance and REACH unaffected status.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The DF12NB(3.0)-60DP-0.5V(51) is the direct substitute for the obsolete DF12(3.0)-60DP-0.5V(86). Selection of the substitute part is based on:

• Product Continuity: The substitute maintains active product status, ensuring long-term availability and supply chain stability
• Regulatory Compliance: The substitute achieves ROHS3 compliance, exceeding the RoHS compliance of the original part, and carries REACH unaffected status
• Functional Equivalence: All critical electrical and mechanical parameters remain identical, including connector architecture, pitch, position count, stacking height, and contact finish specifications
• Environmental Rating: Both parts maintain MSL 1 (Unlimited) classification, indicating no moisture sensitivity constraints
• Export Classification: Both parts share identical ECCN (EAR99) and HTSUS (8536.69.4040) classifications

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Are the DF12(3.0)-60DP-0.5V(86) and DF12NB(3.0)-60DP-0.5V(51) mechanically interchangeable?

A: Yes. Both connectors share identical physical dimensions, pitch (0.020" / 0.50mm), position count (60), row configuration (2), and stacking heights (3mm mated, 0.091" / 2.30mm above board). They are direct mechanical substitutes.

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

A: The primary difference is product status. The DF12(3.0)-60DP-0.5V(86) is obsolete, while the DF12NB(3.0)-60DP-0.5V(51) is active. The substitute also includes enhanced ROHS3 compliance and REACH unaffected status. The packaging differs: the substitute is supplied in Tape & Reel (TR) format.

Q: Can I use the substitute part in existing designs without PCB modifications?

A: Yes. The substitute maintains identical electrical and mechanical specifications, including contact finish (gold at 8.00µin / 0.203µm), connector type (header with outer shroud contacts), and mounting method (surface mount). No design changes are required.

Q: What is the MSL rating for both parts?

A: Both parts carry MSL 1 (Unlimited), indicating no moisture sensitivity constraints during storage or handling.

Q: Are there any compliance differences between the two parts?

A: The substitute part achieves ROHS3 compliance and carries REACH unaffected status, providing enhanced regulatory alignment compared to the original RoHS compliant part. Both share identical export classifications (ECCN: EAR99, HTSUS: 8536.69.4040).