| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Category: | |
| Manufacturer: | Molex |
| Manufacturer Part Number: | Molex 73644-0216 |
| Color: | Black, Natural |
| Series: | 73644 - 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, Stainless Steel |
| 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): | 2.5 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: | Yes |
| Stackable: | Yes |
| Surface Mount Compatible: | Yes |
| Board to Board Configuration: | Backplane |
| Make First / Break Last: | No |
| Material Flammability Standard: | 94V-0 |
| Part Aliases: | 0736440216 |
| SKU: | MOL73644-0216 |
73644-0216
Specifications
Detailed Description
Enhance your board-to-board connections with our HDM Backplane Header. This vertical SMC connector features a press-fit design for secure installation, with 72 circuits for versatile connectivity. Crafted from high-temperature thermoplastic in a sleek black and natural finish, it ensures durability in demanding environments. The phosphor bronze and stainless steel contacts, plated with gold, guarantee reliable signal transmission. With a pitch of 2mm and a maximum operating temperature of 105°C, it's suitable for a wide range of applications. RoHS compliant and UL certified, it meets the highest standards for quality and environmental responsibility. Trust in our HDM Backplane Header for efficient and high-performance PCB 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 | |||
| 12/30/2023 | 514258 - Change Supplier. This notification is to inform you this is a change regarding the supplier. Please refer to the details below. | 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 | |||
| 08/01/2021 | 510134 - Supplier Change. Due to these supply constraints molex identified an internal shortage of resin supply which would create a challenge to fulfill all orders Alternative supplier operated under a certified quality management system. | Download | |||
| 06/01/2021 | 510379 - Retraction of PCN 510134. Due to E471i is the only resin effected and change in Molex Malaysia. This change is impacted for 78171, 78172, 205871, 205872 series only. no change on E130i the retraction is immediately. | Download | |||
| 05/01/2021 | 509308 - Equipment Transfer, Production Transfer or Rearrangement. The purpose is to transfer the production line from current molex LRC factory US to Chengdu based factory. | Download | |||

