Is there a pin-compatible replacement for HC-5264-6A?

No, a verified pin-and-mate compatible replacement is not available. While some parts share the same PCB footprint, they use a different mating interface (e.g., XH series vs. the target's Mini-SPOX series) and are not drop-in replacements.

What risks should I check before replacing HC-5264-6A?

The primary risk is mating incompatibility. Verify the connector series (Mini-SPOX vs. others like XH). Also, confirm the PCB footprint and all mechanical dimensions from the datasheets to prevent assembly issues.

HC-5264-6A Alternatives, Datasheet & Cross Reference | HCTL

HC-5264-6A is a 6-pin, 2.5mm pitch straight through-hole header from HCTL, specified as a Mini-SPOX compatible series. Finding a direct replacement requires careful verification of the connector series to ensure mating compatibility.

AI replacement insight

Package riskhigh

Mating interface is incompatible. PCB footprint may also differ and requires verification.

Electrical risklow

Voltage and current ratings are standard and easily matched by alternatives.

Sourcing riskhigh

The specific Mini-SPOX compatible series may be difficult to source, leading to reliance on incompatible alternatives.

Can it be replaced directly?

No direct drop-in replacement has been identified. All reviewed candidates have a critical mating interface mismatch, as they belong to different connector families.

Best replacement path

Source the original HC-5264-6A or identify a true Mini-SPOX series compatible header. Do not use XH or other series as a direct replacement without changing the mating housing.

Main risk

Mating Incompatibility. The target is a Mini-SPOX series connector, while available alternatives are XH series. They will not connect to each other.

Recommended alternatives

From the same manufacturer with identical ratings, but uses a different, non-mateable connector series (XH vs Mini-SPOX).

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factor	HC-5264-6A	HC-XH-6A-G	HCZZ0514-6	Compatibility / risk
Package	Through Hole, Straight	Through Hole	Through Hole, Vertical	Through Hole / Through Hole, Vertical — Orientation matches target's straight configuration.; HCZZ0514-6: Orientation matches target's straight configuration.
Pinout	Mini-SPOX Series	XH Series	XH Series	XH Series — Critical mismatch. Candidate is XH series, not mateable with target's Mini-SPOX series.; HCZZ0514-6: Critical mismatch. Candidate is XH series, not mateable with target's Mini-SPOX series.
Current	3A	3A	3.0A	3A / 3.0A — Current rating matches.; HCZZ0514-6: Current rating matches.
Voltage	250V	250V	250V	250V — Voltage rating matches.; HCZZ0514-6: Voltage rating matches.
Manufacturer	HCTL	HCTL	-	HCTL — Same manufacturer as target.

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

Currently, no direct pin-and-mate compatible alternative has been verified. Candidates like HC-XH-6A-G have similar specs but belong to the non-mateable XH series, requiring a change of the entire connector pair.