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3-641208-9 replacements, alternatives, and cross reference

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TE Connectivity

Part Number3-641208-9
ManufacturerTE Connectivity
CategoryConnectors, Interconnects
SubcategoryRectangular Connectors - Headers, Male Pins
Package-
SeriesMTA-156
Key Attributes-
DescriptionCONN HEADER VERT 9POS 3.96MM
Lifecycle-
Stock65,794
Available43,534
Min Order1
DatasheetAvailable
Contact Finish Thickness - Mating30.0μin 0.76μm
Contact Finish - PostTin
Sub-CategoriesRectangular Connectors - Headers, Male Pins
TerminationSOLDER
Part StatusActive
SealableNO
Filter FeatureNO
IEC ConformanceNO
DIN ConformanceNO
Mixed ContactsNO
MIL ConformanceNO
Contact Finish - MatingGold
ManufacturerTE Connectivity
Flammability RatingUL94 V-0
Material Flammability RatingUL94 V-0
Contact TypeMale Pin
CategoriesConnectors, Interconnects
OrientationVertical
Mounting TypeThrough Hole
MountThrough Hole
Approval AgencyCSA
Contact RetentionWithout
Contact GenderMALE
Number of Positions LoadedAll
ELVCompliant
ReliabilityCOMMERCIAL
Contact ShapeSquare
Pbfree CodeYes
Number of ConductorsONE
REACH StatusREACH Unaffected
Underplate MaterialNickel
ECCNEAR99
Durability25 Cycles
Operating Temperature-55°C~105°C
Number of Rows1
Fastening TypeFriction Lock
Insulation Resistance5000000000Ohm
Mating Post Length10.16mm
Contact MaterialCopper Alloy
Lead FreeLead Free
PackagingBulk
Connector TypeHeader
ShroudingShrouded - 1 Wall
Current Rating (Amps)Varies by WireGAuge
StyleBoard to Cable/Wire
Lead Length3.18mm
PCB Thickness1.57mm
Contact PlatingGold, Tin
Reference StandardUL
Lifecycle StatusACTIVE (Last Updated: 2 days ago)
Housing MaterialPolyester
Published2006
Insulation ColorNatural
Voltage - Rated AC600V
Operating Supply Voltage600V
Max Voltage Rating (AC)600V
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage2200VAC V
Lead Pitch3.96mm
Contact Length - Post0.125 3.18mm
Circuit ApplicationPower
Contact Current Rating7A
Current Rating7A
ApplicationsGeneral Purpose, Industrial
Contact Resistance3mOhm
SeriesMTA-156
Pitch - Mating0.156 3.96mm
Insulation MaterialThermoplastic, Glass Filled
Voltage - Rated600VAC
Plating Thickness2.54μm
Depth7.62mm
Insulation Height0.425 10.80mm
Body Breadth0.3 inch
Height10.795mm
Insertion Force-Max5.7824 N
Withdrawl Force-Min.4448 N
Contact Length - Mating0.400 10.16mm
Manufacturer's Part No.3-641208-9
Length35.6616mm
Number of Power Positions9
Factory Lead Time18 Weeks
Overall Contact Length0.650 16.51mm
JESD-609 Codee3
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)1 (Unlimited)
HTSUS8536.69.4040
REACH SVHC-
RoHS StatusROHS3 Compliant
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What is a cross-reference page for 3-641208-9?

This page groups mapped replacement options for 3-641208-9 so buyers and engineers can compare alternatives before requesting a quote or approving a substitute.

Does a mapped alternative mean a guaranteed drop-in replacement for 3-641208-9?

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Which parameters should teams compare first for 3-641208-9 alternatives?

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Can I request a quote for an alternative to 3-641208-9?

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