ELFH08240 Terminal Block Header - Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The ELFH08240 is an 8-position terminal block header manufactured by Amphenol PCD, designed for through-hole solder mounting applications. This component features male pins with 2-side shrouding, 0.200" (5.08mm) pitch spacing, and 90° right-angle orientation. The part is currently active in production with 954 units in stock. Terminal block headers of this specification are essential in applications requiring reliable electrical connections with standardized pitch spacing and mechanical stability across industrial and commercial equipment.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Manufacturer Part Number	ELFH08240
Manufacturer	Amphenol PCD
Number of Positions	8
Pitch	0.200" (5.08mm)
Header Orientation	90°, Right Angle
Type	Header, Male Pins, Shrouded (2 Side)
Mounting Type	Through Hole
Termination Style	Solder
Current Rating (UL)	15 A
Voltage Rating (UL)	300 V
Operating Temperature	-40°C ~ 105°C
Material Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0
RoHS Status	RoHS Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level	1 (Unlimited)

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the ELFH08240 are qualified based on the following critical parameters that determine functional and mechanical compatibility:

Number of positions: 8
Pitch spacing: 0.200" (5.08mm)
Header orientation: 90°, Right Angle
Type configuration: Male pins, shrouded (2 side)
Mounting method: Through hole solder
Current rating: 15 A (UL)
Voltage rating: 300 V (UL)
Operating temperature range: -40°C ~ 105°C
Material flammability: UL94 V-0
Contact material: Brass
Termination: Solder

The substitute parts listed below meet all these core electrical and mechanical parameters, ensuring direct functional equivalence in circuit board applications.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	ELFH08240 (Amphenol PCD)	0395320008 (Molex)	0395325008 (Molex)
Number of Positions	8	8	8
Positions Per Level	8	8	8
Number of Levels	1	1	1
Pitch	0.200" (5.08mm)	0.200" (5.08mm)	0.200" (5.08mm)
Header Orientation	90°, Right Angle	90°, Right Angle	90°, Right Angle
Type	Header, Male Pins, Shrouded (2 Side)	Header, Male Pins, Shrouded (2 Side)	Header, Male Pins, Shrouded (2 Side)
Termination Style	Solder	Solder	Solder
Mounting Type	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole
Current - UL	15 A	15 A	15 A
Voltage - UL	300 V	300 V	300 V
Color	Black	Black	Green
Operating Temperature	-40°C ~ 105°C	-40°C ~ 105°C	-40°C ~ 105°C
Contact Mating Finish	Tin	Tin	Tin
Contact Material	Brass	Brass	Brass
Housing Material	Polyamide (PA46), Nylon 4/6	Polyamide (PA66), Nylon 6/6	Polyamide (PA66), Nylon 6/6
Contact Tail Length	0.155" (3.94mm)	0.150" (3.81mm)	0.150" (3.81mm)
Insulation Height	0.319" (8.10mm)	0.327" (8.30mm)	0.327" (8.30mm)
Product Status	Active	Active	Active
RoHS Status	RoHS Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)
ECCN	EAR99	EAR99	EAR99
HTSUS	8536.69.4040	8536.69.4040	8536.69.4040

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Both Molex substitute parts (0395320008 and 0395325008) are functionally equivalent to the ELFH08240 for applications requiring 8-position, 5.08mm pitch terminal block headers with through-hole solder mounting. All three parts maintain active product status and comply with RoHS requirements, with the Molex parts meeting the more recent ROHS3 standard.

The primary distinction between substitute options is housing color: 0395320008 is black (matching the original ELFH08240), while 0395325008 is green. Both Molex parts use PA66 nylon housing material compared to the PA46 material in the Amphenol part, and both exhibit slightly reduced contact tail length (0.150" versus 0.155") and increased insulation height (0.327" versus 0.319"). These dimensional variations remain within acceptable tolerances for standard through-hole PCB applications.

Selection between the ELFH08240 and its substitutes should be based on availability, lead time, packaging requirements (tray versus bulk), and any design-specific color coding requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can 0395320008 and 0395325008 be used interchangeably with ELFH08240?

A: Yes, both Molex parts are functionally equivalent substitutes. The primary difference is housing color: 0395320008 is black, 0395325008 is green. Both maintain identical electrical ratings, pitch spacing, position count, and mounting characteristics.

Q: What are the dimensional differences between the main part and substitutes?

A: Contact tail length differs slightly (ELFH08240: 0.155" versus Molex parts: 0.150"), and insulation height varies (ELFH08240: 0.319" versus Molex parts: 0.327"). These variations are minor and do not affect standard through-hole PCB compatibility.

Q: Are there housing material differences?

A: Yes. The ELFH08240 uses PA46 nylon, while both Molex substitutes use PA66 nylon. Both materials meet UL94 V-0 flammability requirements and are suitable for the specified operating temperature range.

Q: Do all parts meet current RoHS compliance standards?

A: The ELFH08240 is RoHS Compliant. Both Molex substitutes meet the more recent ROHS3 standard, which represents enhanced compliance requirements.

Q: What packaging differences exist?

A: ELFH08240 is supplied in trays (954 units in stock), while both Molex substitutes are supplied in bulk packaging (834 and 2475 units respectively).

Q: Are there any electrical rating differences?

A: No. All three parts share identical UL current rating (15 A), voltage rating (300 V), and operating temperature range (-40°C ~ 105°C).

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