OSTEP060000 Terminal Block Header - Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The OSTEP060000 is a 6-position terminal block header manufactured by On Shore Technology Inc., designed for vertical solder mounting with 0.197" (5.00mm) pitch spacing. This component is classified as obsolete, making identification of functionally equivalent alternatives essential for ongoing system support and new design implementations. The part operates within a 300V UL rating and -30°C to 105°C temperature range, serving applications requiring reliable male pin header connectivity on printed circuit boards.

Substiute Parts

OSTEP060000

On Shore Technology Inc.In Stock: 894OSTEP060000 Datasheet

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31017106

METZ CONNECT USA Inc.In Stock: 451331017106 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the OSTEP060000 is determined by the following critical parameters that must remain constant:

• Number of Positions: 6 positions
• Pitch Spacing: 0.197" (5.00mm)
• Header Orientation: Vertical
• Type Configuration: Male pins, unshrouded
• Voltage Rating: 300V UL minimum
• Operating Temperature Range: Must accommodate -30°C to 105°C or broader
• Mounting Compatibility: Solder or through-hole mounting acceptable for PCB integration

The substitute part 31017106 (METZ CONNECT USA Inc.) satisfies these core substitution criteria. While the OSTEP060000 specifies solder mounting and the 31017106 uses through-hole mounting, both achieve equivalent electrical and mechanical connectivity on PCBs. The 31017106 maintains identical position count, pitch, orientation, voltage rating, and exceeds the temperature range requirement (-40°C to 105°C).

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The 31017106 from METZ CONNECT USA Inc. serves as the primary equivalent substitute for the obsolete OSTEP060000. Selection is justified on the following engineering basis:

Electrical Equivalence: Both parts maintain 300V UL voltage rating and identical 6-position, 5.00mm pitch configuration, ensuring direct functional replacement in circuit designs.

Thermal Performance: The 31017106 operating range (-40°C to 105°C) encompasses and exceeds the OSTEP060000 specification (-30°C to 105°C), providing superior thermal margin for extended environmental applications.

Compliance Status: The 31017106 holds active product status with current RoHS compliance certification, whereas the OSTEP060000 is obsolete. This ensures long-term supply chain availability and regulatory alignment for new designs.

Mounting Consideration: The transition from solder mounting (OSTEP060000) to through-hole mounting (31017106) requires PCB layout modification. Through-hole mounting provides mechanical robustness equivalent to solder mounting for terminal block applications.

Current Rating: The 31017106 specifies 15A UL current capacity, providing defined electrical performance where the OSTEP060000 does not specify this parameter.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the 31017106 directly replace the OSTEP060000 without PCB redesign?

A: The electrical and mechanical specifications are equivalent. However, the mounting method differs: OSTEP060000 uses solder mounting while 31017106 uses through-hole mounting. PCB footprint modification is required to accommodate the different mounting style.

Q: Are there any voltage or current limitations when substituting?

A: No. The 31017106 maintains the 300V UL rating and adds a specified 15A current capacity. Both parameters meet or exceed the OSTEP060000 electrical requirements.

Q: Does the temperature operating range affect substitution suitability?

A: The 31017106 temperature range (-40°C to 105°C) is broader than the OSTEP060000 (-30°C to 105°C), providing additional thermal margin. This enhances reliability in temperature-sensitive applications.

Q: What is the significance of the OSTEP060000 being obsolete?

A: Obsolete status indicates the part is no longer manufactured by On Shore Technology Inc. The 31017106 is actively produced, ensuring availability for replacement units and new production runs.

Q: Are both parts RoHS compliant?

A: Yes. The OSTEP060000 is ROHS3 compliant and the 31017106 is RoHS compliant. Both meet current environmental and regulatory standards.

Q: What packaging differences exist between these parts?

A: The OSTEP060000 packaging is not specified in available data. The 31017106 is supplied in bulk packaging, suitable for production assembly environments.