Alternatives to 3M M3UUK-2418J
3M M3UUK-2418J and its qualified second sources, compared on form/fit/function, stock, lifecycle and price — the same checks Parter runs inside a BOM.
 M3UUK-2418J3M | M3UUK-2418R3M | IDSD-12-D-18.00-GSamtec Inc. | +1more | |
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| FFF Compatibility | Uses the exact same 3M 3000 series 24-position wiremount sockets, ensuring a drop-in physical fit.Identical 1.50' (457.20mm) length, 2-row configuration, 0.100" connector pitch, and 0.050" cable pitch.Electrically identical with identical current capability and unshielded ribbon structure. | Mates with any standard 0.100" pitch, 2x12 header, but the physical hood profile and polarizing features differ slightly from 3M's design.Matches the 24 positions, 0.100" connector pitch, 0.050" cable pitch, and 1.50' (457.20mm) physical length.Provides a standard 1-to-1 unshielded socket-to-socket IDC connection with gold contacts. | ||
 AI Summary | M3UUK-2418J by 3M: 24 Position Cable Assembly Rectangular Socket to Socket 1.50' (457.20mm). | This is the direct sibling from the same 3M series, differing only in the color of the ribbon cable. It uses a multicolor (rainbow) ribbon cable instead of gray, providing an identical physical fit and high-reliability 30µin Gold plating.
| An active alternative from Samtec that matches the original's gray cable color, length, and 24-position configuration. It provides a reliable 1-to-1 connection with gold-plated contacts.
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| Lifecycle Status | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |
| Market Availability | Non-stock | Unknown | Unknown | |
| REACH | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |
| RoHS | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |
| Description | 24 Position Cable Assembly Rectangular Socket to Socket 1.50' (457.20mm) | This is the direct sibling from the same 3M series, differing only in the color of the ribbon cable. It uses a multicolor (rainbow) ribbon c | An active alternative from Samtec that matches the original's gray cable color, length, and 24-position configuration. It provides a reliabl | |
| Manufacturer | 3M | 3M | Samtec Inc. | |
| Type | Rectangular Cable Assemblies | Component | Component | |
| Datasheet | Open | N/A | N/A | |
| Lead Time | 2 weeks | Unknown | Unknown | |
| Country of Origin | - | - | - | |
| Export Control Class Number | EAR99 | EAR99 | EAR99 | |
| HTSUS Code | 8544.42.9090 | - | - | |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | Not Applicable | - | - | |
| Color | Gray, Ribbon | - | - | |
| Length | 1.50' (457.20mm) | - | - | |
| Features | Polarizing Key, Strain Relief | - | - | |
| Shielding | Unshielded | - | - | |
| Pitch - Cable | 0.050" (1.27mm) | - | - | |
| Connector Type | Socket to Socket | - | - | |
| Contact Finish | Gold | - | - | |
| Number of Rows | 2 | - | - |
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Frequently asked questions
The lifecycle status of the 3M M3UUK-2418J is currently unconfirmed. The parts listed here are qualified equivalents you can fall back on if it becomes hard to source.
The closest qualified second sources for the 3M M3UUK-2418J are the M3UUK-2418R (3M) and the IDSD-12-D-18.00-G (Samtec Inc.), out of 3 matched alternatives in total. Each is compared against the original on fit, form and function in the table above.
Not always. The alternatives to the M3UUK-2418J are matched on function but can differ in package, pinout or a key parameter, so review the fit/form/function notes in the table and the datasheet before designing one in.
The M3UUK-2418J (3M) is a part in the Rectangular Cable Assemblies category. This page lists qualified, cross-referenced replacements for it with a side-by-side comparison.
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