Alternatives to Hirose Electric Co Ltd DX40-68P(55)
Hirose Electric Co Ltd DX40-68P(55) and its qualified second sources, compared on form/fit/function, stock, lifecycle and price — the same checks Parter runs inside a BOM.
| DX40-68P(55)Hirose Electric Co Ltd | 10168-3000PE3M | DX30A-68P(50)Hirose Electric Co Ltd | +1more | |
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| FFF Compatibility | Mating interface is a fully compatible drop-in, but the outer housing dimensions differ slightly, meaning existing Hirose DX-68 series backshells/covers cannot be directly reused.Matches the 68-position, 1.27mm (0.050 in) pitch high-density in-line cable plug form factor.Matches the 0.5A current rating, 125VAC voltage rating, and 68 gold-plated contacts. | Uses IDC (Insulation Displacement Connection) termination instead of the original solder cup style, requiring flat ribbon or discrete IDC wiring instead of manual soldering.Matches the exact outer dimensions and physical outline of the DX series 68-pin plug.Matches all electrical, temperature, and current specifications of the original solder-type series. | ||
 AI Summary | DX40-68P(55) by Hirose Electric Co Ltd: 68 Position Plug Connector Miniature High Density (HD) Free Hanging (In-Line) Solder Eyelet(s). | The 3M 10168-3000PE is a highly reliable, active-status replacement that features the same 68-position MDR mating interface and solder cup termination. It serves as a near-identical alternative for standard cable assembly, though it requires a 3M-compatible backshell instead of the original Hirose hood.
| The DX30A-68P(50) is an active sibling in the same Hirose DX series, ensuring perfect fit with existing Hirose backshells. The primary trade-off is the transition from manual solder cup termination to insulation displacement (IDC) termination.
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| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Unknown | Unknown | |
| Market Availability | Discontinued | Unknown | Unknown | |
| REACH | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |
| RoHS | RoHS | Unknown | Unknown | |
| Description | 68 Position Plug Connector Miniature High Density (HD) Free Hanging (In-Line) Solder Eyelet(s) | The 3M 10168-3000PE is a highly reliable, active-status replacement that features the same 68-position MDR mating interface and solder cup t | The DX30A-68P(50) is an active sibling in the same Hirose DX series, ensuring perfect fit with existing Hirose backshells. The primary trade | |
| Manufacturer | Hirose Electric Co Ltd | 3M | Hirose Electric Co Ltd | |
| Type | D-Sub, D-Shaped Connectors | Component | Component | |
| Datasheet | Open | N/A | N/A | |
| Lead Time | 28 weeks | Unknown | Unknown | |
| Country of Origin | - | - | - | |
| Export Control Class Number | EAR99 | EAR99 | EAR99 | |
| HTSUS Code | 8536.69.4040 | - | - | |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | 1 (Unlimited) | - | - | |
| Type | Miniature High Density (HD) | - | - | |
| Termination | Solder Eyelet(s) | - | - | |
| Mounting Type | Free Hanging (In-Line) | - | - | |
| Connector Type | Plug | - | - | |
| Contact Finish | Gold | - | - | |
| Number of Rows | 2 | - | - | |
| Connector Style | Center Strip Contacts | - | - | |
| Number of Positions | 68 | - | - |
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Yes. The Hirose Electric Co Ltd DX40-68P(55) is marked obsolete, so the manufacturer has discontinued it and any remaining supply is limited to distributor stock. The qualified second sources on this page are active parts you can design in today.
The closest qualified second sources for the Hirose Electric Co Ltd DX40-68P(55) are the 10168-3000PE (3M) and the DX30A-68P(50) (Hirose Electric Co Ltd), 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 DX40-68P(55) 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 DX40-68P(55) (Hirose Electric Co Ltd) is a part in the D-Sub, D-Shaped Connectors category. This page lists qualified, cross-referenced replacements for it with a side-by-side comparison.
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