DX30AM-36P Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The DX30AM-36P is a 36-position miniature high-density plug connector manufactured by Hirose Electric Co Ltd, featuring IDC (Insulation Displacement Contact) termination and center strip contact design. This connector is classified as active product status with full RoHS3 compliance and unlimited moisture sensitivity rating. Substitute parts are identified when equivalent electrical and mechanical parameters are maintained while offering alternative termination methods or packaging configurations suitable for specific application requirements.

Substiute Parts

DX30AM-36P

Hirose Electric Co LtdIn Stock: 816DX30AM-36P Datasheet

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DX40M-36P

Hirose Electric Co., Ltd.In Stock: 1288DX40M-36P Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility for the DX30AM-36P is determined by maintaining the following core parameters: 36-position configuration, 2-row arrangement, miniature high-density form factor, center strip contact design, free hanging in-line mounting, gold contact finish, and DXM series classification. The primary variable parameter permitting substitution is the termination method. The DX30AM-36P utilizes IDC termination, while equivalent substitutes may employ alternative termination technologies such as solder eyelet(s), provided all other electrical and mechanical specifications remain constant. Both the main part and substitute must maintain identical RoHS3 compliance, MSL rating, and connector type classification to ensure functional interchangeability within the specified application envelope.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Both DX30AM-36P and DX40M-36P maintain active product status with identical compliance certifications including RoHS3 compliance, REACH unaffected status, and EAR99 export classification. Selection between these parts is determined by termination method requirements: the DX30AM-36P with IDC termination is suitable for applications requiring insulation displacement contact technology, while the DX40M-36P with solder eyelet termination is appropriate for applications utilizing solder-based assembly processes. Both parts carry unlimited moisture sensitivity rating and maintain equivalent electrical and mechanical specifications across all other parameters. Inventory availability shows DX40M-36P at 1223 pieces and DX30AM-36P at 732 pieces in new original stock condition.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can DX40M-36P replace DX30AM-36P in existing applications? A: Substitution is valid only when the application's termination method can accommodate solder eyelet(s) instead of IDC. All other electrical and mechanical parameters are equivalent.

Q: What is the primary difference between these two connectors? A: The termination method differs: DX30AM-36P uses IDC (Insulation Displacement Contact) termination, while DX40M-36P uses solder eyelet(s) termination. All other specifications including position count, form factor, and contact configuration remain identical.

Q: Are both parts RoHS3 compliant? A: Yes, both DX30AM-36P and DX40M-36P are ROHS3 compliant with REACH unaffected status.

Q: What does the packaging difference mean? A: DX30AM-36P is supplied in tray packaging, while DX40M-36P is supplied in bulk packaging. This affects handling and storage but does not impact electrical or mechanical performance.

Q: Are these connectors suitable for high-reliability applications? A: Both connectors carry MSL rating of 1 (Unlimited), indicating suitability for applications with no moisture sensitivity constraints. Compliance certifications support use in regulated environments.

Q: Can I use these connectors interchangeably in the same PCB design? A: No. The termination method difference requires different PCB footprint and assembly process design. IDC termination (DX30AM-36P) and solder eyelet termination (DX40M-36P) are not mechanically interchangeable on the same board layout.