Alternatives to Amphenol Industrial Operations 97-3102A-18-12S
Amphenol Industrial Operations 97-3102A-18-12S and its qualified second sources, compared on form/fit/function, stock, lifecycle and price — the same checks Parter runs inside a BOM.
97-3102A-18-12SAmphenol Industrial Operations | 97-3102A-18-12S(946)Amphenol Industrial Operations | MS3102A18-12SAmphenol Industrial Operations | +2more | |
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| FFF Compatibility | Same shell size 18 and mounting pattern, with identical pin assignments (A-F) for drop-in physical compatibility.Identical physical shape and dimensions as the original part.Provides identical electrical characteristics, but is RoHS-compliant with a lead-free solder cup design. | Fully meets MIL-DTL-5015 dimensional specifications with identical mounting holes and pin positions.Identical physical form factor, envelope dimensions, and olive drab finish.Matches all electrical ratings and environmental limits of the original commercial line. | ||
97-3102A-18-12S by Amphenol Industrial Operations: 6 Position Circular Connector Receptacle, Female Sockets Solder Cup. | This is the manufacturer's official RoHS-compliant substitute. It replaces the non-compliant cadmium finish with a black zinc alloy finish, while maintaining identical mechanical and electrical specifications.
| This is the official MIL-DTL-5015 military-grade equivalent of the 97-3102A commercial connector. It shares the same materials, finish, dimensions, and pin layout, serving as a seamless drop-in replacement.
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| Lifecycle Status | Active | Unknown | Active | |
| Market Availability | In stock | Unknown | In stock | |
| REACH | REACH | Unknown | REACH | |
| RoHS | RoHS | Unknown | RoHS | |
| Description | 6 Position Circular Connector Receptacle, Female Sockets Solder Cup | This is the manufacturer's official RoHS-compliant substitute. It replaces the non-compliant cadmium finish with a black zinc alloy finish, | 6 Position Circular Connector Receptacle, Female Sockets Solder Cup | |
| Manufacturer | Amphenol Industrial Operations | Amphenol Industrial Operations | Amphenol Industrial Operations | |
| Type | Circular Connectors | Component | Circular Connectors | |
| Datasheet | N/A | N/A | Open | |
| Lead Time | 10 weeks | Unknown | 18 weeks | |
| Country of Origin | - | - | - | |
| Export Control Class Number | EAR99 | EAR99 | EAR99 | |
| HTSUS Code | 8536.69.4020 | - | - | |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | 1 (Unlimited) | - | - | |
| Color | Olive Drab | - | - | |
| Shielding | Unshielded | - | - | |
| Orientation | N (Normal) | - | - | |
| Termination | Solder Cup | - | - | |
| Shell Finish | Olive Drab Chromate over Cadmium | - | - | |
| Mounting Type | Panel Mount | - | - | |
| Connector Type | Receptacle, Female Sockets | - | - | |
| Fastening Type | Threaded | - | - |
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. The Amphenol Industrial Operations 97-3102A-18-12S is active and in production. The parts listed here are qualified equivalents if you need a second source or better availability.
The closest qualified second sources for the Amphenol Industrial Operations 97-3102A-18-12S are the 97-3102A-18-12S(946) (Amphenol Industrial Operations) and the MS3102A18-12S (Amphenol Industrial Operations), out of 4 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 97-3102A-18-12S 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 97-3102A-18-12S (Amphenol Industrial Operations) is a part in the Circular Connectors category. This page lists qualified, cross-referenced replacements for it with a side-by-side comparison.
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