| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Category: | |
| Manufacturer: | Molex |
| Manufacturer Part Number: | Molex 73642-0000 |
| Color: | Black, Natural |
| Series: | 73642 - HDM |
| Amperage: | 1 A |
| Connector Type: | HDM |
| Number of Contacts: | 72 |
| Number of Rows: | 6 |
| Termination Method: | Through Hole - Compliant Pin |
| Contact Material: | Phosphor Bronze |
| Contact Plating: | Gold |
| Maximum Operating Temperature: | 105 °C |
| Minimum Operating Temperature: | -55 °C |
| Pitch: | 2 mm |
| Voltage: | 250 VAC |
| Material: | High Temperature Thermoplastic |
| Orientation: | Vertical |
| Keying: | No |
| Component Type: | PCB Header |
| Number of Pairs: | Open Pin Field |
| Data Rate: | 1 Gb/s |
| Tail Length: | 3.5 mm |
| Packaging: | Tube |
| Operating Temperature Range: | -55 - 105 °C |
| Contact Mating Area Plating: | Gold |
| Contact Mating Area Plating Thickness: | .762 µm |
| Number of Contacts Loaded: | 72 |
| Mating Cycles: | 250 |
| PCB Locator: | No |
| Shielded: | No |
| PCB Retention: | Yes |
| Polarized to PCB: | No |
| Contact Termination Plating Thickness: | .051 µm |
| PCB Thickness (Recommended): | 1.6 mm |
| Number of Columns: | 12 |
| CSA Agency Certification: | LR19980 |
| UL Agency Certification: | E29179 |
| Contact Termination Plating: | Gold |
| Termination Pitch: | 2 mm |
| Guide to Mating Part: | No |
| Stackable: | Yes |
| Surface Mount Compatible: | Yes |
| Board to Board Configuration: | Backplane |
| Make First / Break Last: | No |
| Material Flammability Standard: | 94V-0 |
| Part Aliases: | 0736420000 |
| SKU: | MOL73642-0000 |
73642-0000
Specifications
Detailed Description
Enhance connectivity in your electronic projects with our HDM Board-to-Board Backplane Header. Designed for vertical mounting with a press-fit mechanism, this header ensures secure and reliable connections. Featuring 72 circuits arranged in 6 rows, it facilitates intricate circuitry layouts. With a 2mm pitch and through-hole termination, it offers compatibility with standard PCBs. The gold-plated phosphor bronze contacts guarantee excellent conductivity, suitable for applications requiring up to 1A of current at 250VAC. Operating efficiently in a wide temperature range from -55°C to 105°C, this header is constructed from high-temperature thermoplastic, ensuring durability. RoHS compliant and UL/CSA certified, it meets industry standards for environmental safety. Whether you're designing telecommunications equipment, industrial machinery, or consumer electronics, this HDM header is the ideal choice for seamless board-to-board connections.
Product Change Notice
| Effective Date | Description of Change | Download | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2025 | 516838 - Equipment Transfer, Production Transfer or Rearrangement. equipment transfer that have been used to manufacture impacted part(s). No changes will be made to product as part of this change. | Download | |||
| 09/20/2022 | 512191 - Packaging Method/Quantity Changing. Molex will replace the top locked cartons with normal standard cartons. Carton size / packaging quantity and packaging materials remain unchanged. No changes will be made to the part design and will not affect the use or disposal of inventory. | Download | |||

