SSW-125-22-S-D-VS Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The SSW-125-22-S-D-VS is a 50-position receptacle connector manufactured by Samtec Inc., designed for board-to-board or cable applications with 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch spacing. This surface mount connector features gold-plated mating contacts, forked contact geometry, and push-pull fastening. The part maintains Active product status with full inventory availability. Equivalent and substitute parts are identified to support procurement flexibility, supply chain continuity, and design alternatives where mechanical or electrical specifications remain within acceptable parameters.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Manufacturer Part Number	SSW-125-22-S-D-VS
Manufacturer	Samtec Inc.
Category	Rectangular Connectors
Series	SSW
Connector Type	Receptacle
Number of Positions	50
Pitch - Mating	0.100" (2.54mm)
Number of Rows	2
Mounting Type	Surface Mount
Contact Finish - Mating	Gold
Current Rating	4.7A per Contact
Operating Temperature	-55°C ~ 125°C
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant
Product Status	Active

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility for the SSW-125-22-S-D-VS is determined by strict equivalence across the following critical parameters:

Connector Type & Geometry: Receptacle configuration with forked contact type
Position Count & Pitch: 50 positions at 0.100" (2.54mm) mating pitch with 2-row configuration
Mounting & Termination: Surface mount with solder termination
Electrical Performance: 4.7A per contact current rating and -55°C ~ 125°C operating temperature range
Contact Finish: Gold-plated mating contacts with 30.0µin (0.76µm) thickness
Compliance: ROHS3 compliance and UL94 V-0 flammability rating
Series Designation: SSW series base product number

The identified substitute part SSW-125-22-S-D-VS-P maintains full parameter equivalence across all critical specifications while introducing a Pick and Place feature designation as the sole distinguishing characteristic.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	SSW-125-22-S-D-VS	SSW-125-22-S-D-VS-P	Match Status
Manufacturer	Samtec Inc.	Samtec Inc.	Identical
Series	SSW	SSW	Identical
Connector Type	Receptacle	Receptacle	Identical
Contact Type	Forked	Forked	Identical
Number of Positions	50	50	Identical
Pitch - Mating	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	Identical
Number of Rows	2	2	Identical
Mounting Type	Surface Mount	Surface Mount	Identical
Termination	Solder	Solder	Identical
Fastening Type	Push-Pull	Push-Pull	Identical
Contact Finish - Mating	Gold	Gold	Identical
Contact Finish Thickness - Mating	30.0µin (0.76µm)	30.0µin (0.76µm)	Identical
Insulation Color	Black	Black	Identical
Insulation Height	0.335" (8.51mm)	0.335" (8.51mm)	Identical
Operating Temperature	-55°C ~ 125°C	-55°C ~ 125°C	Identical
Material Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0	Identical
Current Rating	4.7A per Contact	4.7A per Contact	Identical
Insulation Material	Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)	Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)	Identical
Contact Shape	Square	Square	Identical
Contact Material	Phosphor Bronze	Phosphor Bronze	Identical
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	Identical
Moisture Sensitivity Level	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	Identical
Product Status	Active	Active	Identical
Features	—	Pick and Place	Variant

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Both SSW-125-22-S-D-VS and SSW-125-22-S-D-VS-P maintain Active product status with full ROHS3 compliance and UL94 V-0 flammability certification. Selection between these parts is based on manufacturing process requirements rather than electrical or mechanical performance differences.

The SSW-125-22-S-D-VS-P variant includes Pick and Place feature designation, indicating optimization for automated assembly processes. This designation reflects manufacturing capability enhancement without altering connector electrical specifications, contact geometry, or thermal performance.

Both parts carry identical current ratings (4.7A per contact), operating temperature ranges (-55°C ~ 125°C), and contact finish specifications. Inventory availability is confirmed for both variants, supporting procurement decisions based on assembly methodology and supply chain requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Are SSW-125-22-S-D-VS and SSW-125-22-S-D-VS-P electrically interchangeable?

A: Yes. Both parts maintain identical electrical specifications including 4.7A per contact current rating, gold-plated mating contacts with 30.0µin (0.76µm) finish thickness, and -55°C ~ 125°C operating temperature range.

Q: What is the significance of the "-P" suffix in SSW-125-22-S-D-VS-P?

A: The "-P" designation indicates Pick and Place feature optimization for automated assembly processes. This reflects manufacturing capability without changing connector electrical performance or mechanical compatibility.

Q: Can these connectors be used interchangeably in existing PCB designs?

A: Yes. Both parts share identical mechanical dimensions, pitch spacing (0.100" / 2.54mm), mounting type (surface mount), and contact geometry (50-position, 2-row, forked contacts). PCB footprints and assembly processes remain compatible.

Q: Are both parts RoHS compliant?

A: Yes. Both SSW-125-22-S-D-VS and SSW-125-22-S-D-VS-P are ROHS3 compliant with UL94 V-0 flammability rating.

Q: What is the moisture sensitivity level for these connectors?

A: Both parts carry Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) 1, indicating unlimited shelf life without moisture control requirements.

Q: Which part should be selected for high-volume automated assembly?

A: The SSW-125-22-S-D-VS-P variant is optimized for automated assembly processes through its Pick and Place feature designation. The SSW-125-22-S-D-VS remains suitable for manual or semi-automated assembly environments.

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