RL01-R12PE Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The RL01-R12PE is a 12-position receptacle connector manufactured by JAE Electronics, designed for surface mount, right-angle board-to-cable applications with 0.031" (0.80mm) pitch. This connector features gold-plated mating contacts, friction lock fastening, and board guide with shielding. The product is currently obsolete, making identification of compatible substitute parts essential for ongoing system support and procurement planning.

Substiute Parts

RL01-R12PE

JAE ElectronicsIn Stock: 1152RL01-R12PE Datasheet

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3260B-12S3(56)

Hirose Electric Co LtdIn Stock: 11033260B-12S3(56) Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

The 3260B-12S3(56) manufactured by Hirose Electric Co Ltd qualifies as a substitute based on the following critical parameters:

• Connector Type & Position Count: Both are 12-position receptacles
• Mating Pitch: Identical 0.031" (0.80mm) pitch ensures mechanical and electrical compatibility
• Mounting Configuration: Both feature surface mount, right-angle orientation
• Contact Interface: Both utilize center strip contacts for board-to-cable connections
• Termination Method: Both employ solder termination
• Mating Contact Finish: Both feature gold-plated mating contacts
• Insulation Material: Both use Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS)
• Flammability Compliance: Both meet UL94 V-0 rating
• Mechanical Features: Both include board guide and shielding

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The 3260B-12S3(56) is an active product from Hirose Electric Co Ltd and represents a direct functional substitute for the obsolete RL01-R12PE. Both connectors share identical critical parameters: 12-position configuration, 0.031" (0.80mm) mating pitch, surface mount right-angle orientation, center strip contact design, solder termination, gold mating contact finish, PPS insulation material, and UL94 V-0 flammability rating.

The Hirose substitute offers the advantage of active product status with documented electrical ratings (500mA current, 125VAC voltage) and ROHS3 compliance, providing enhanced supply chain availability and regulatory alignment for new designs or system updates.

Minor differences exist in fastening mechanism (latch holder versus friction lock) and contact material composition (phosphor bronze versus copper alloy), which do not affect mechanical or electrical interchangeability for standard board-to-cable applications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the 3260B-12S3(56) be used as a direct replacement for RL01-R12PE in existing assemblies?

A: Yes. Both connectors share identical mating pitch (0.031"), position count (12), mounting type (surface mount right-angle), contact finish (gold), and insulation material (PPS). Mechanical and electrical compatibility is established through these core parameters.

Q: What is the primary difference between these two connectors?

A: The RL01-R12PE uses friction lock fastening with tin-plated posts, while the 3260B-12S3(56) employs latch holder fastening with gold-plated posts. Both fastening methods provide secure mating; the choice depends on application-specific requirements for connector retention and post contact characteristics.

Q: Does the contact material difference (copper alloy vs. phosphor bronze) affect performance?

A: Both materials are suitable for gold-plated mating contact applications. The phosphor bronze in the Hirose substitute provides documented electrical ratings (500mA, 125VAC), while the RL01-R12PE specifications do not include these values. Material selection does not compromise interchangeability for standard applications.

Q: Is the Hirose substitute available in the same packaging as the original?

A: The 3260B-12S3(56) is supplied in tray packaging. Original packaging specifications for the RL01-R12PE are not documented. Packaging format does not affect connector functionality or interchangeability.

Q: Are there compliance or regulatory considerations when substituting these parts?

A: Both connectors meet UL94 V-0 flammability requirements. The Hirose substitute carries ROHS3 compliance certification, providing additional regulatory alignment for applications subject to RoHS directives. The original RL01-R12PE compliance status is not specified.