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Best Alternatives to M20-9990246

Package: BulkHarwinRectangular ConnectorsSeries: M20Connector Type: Header, CuttableNumber of Positions: 2Number of Rows: 1Mounting Type: Through Hole

The Harwin M20-9990246 is a standard 2-position, 2.54mm pitch through-hole male header. Several functional alternatives from other manufacturers exist, but require careful verification of mechanical dimensions to ensure a proper fit.

AI replacement insight

Package riskmedium

Pin headers require precise dimensional matching. Pin length and housing size must be checked.

Electrical risklow

Key electrical ratings like pitch and current are matched by several candidates.

Can it be replaced directly?

No confirmed direct drop-in replacement has been identified. All candidates require user verification of mechanical drawings to ensure form and fit.

Best replacement path

Cross-vendor functional alternatives like TE Connectivity's 640456-2 offer similar specs but require datasheet review for mechanical fit.

Main risk

Mechanical mismatch in pin length, pin thickness, or plastic housing dimensions, which could prevent proper PCB assembly or mating.

Recommended alternatives

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M20-9990245 package
M20-9990245

Harwin Inc.

Needs validationmedium risk

A cuttable header from the same M20 series; requires cutting to size and mechanical verification.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorM20-9990246M20-9990245640456-2PH-01078Compatibility / risk
PackageMale Pin HeaderHeader, CuttableThrough Hole HeaderThrough Hole HeaderHeader, Cuttable / Through Hole Header / Pin Header — Candidate is a cuttable strip, target is a discrete 2-pin part. Functionally similar but requires different handling.; 640456-2: Both are through-hole male headers. Verify mechanical drawings for pin length and housing dimensions.; PH-01078: Both are through-hole male headers. Verify mechanical drawings for pin length and housing dimensions.; PZ254-1-02-Z-8.5: Both are through-hole male headers. Verify mechanical drawings for pin length and housing dimensions.
Pitch2.54mm2.54mm2.54mm2.54mm2.54mm — Pitch matches.; 640456-2: Pitch matches.; PH-01078: Pitch matches.; PZ254-1-02-Z-8.5: Pitch matches.
Positions22--2 — Position count matches.
Current3A3A-3A3A — Current rating matches.; PH-01078: Current rating matches.; PZ254-1-02-Z-8.5: Current rating matches.
Rows1-111 — Row count matches.; PH-01078: Row count matches.; PZ254-1-02-Z-8.5: Row count matches.
FamilyM20 Series-MTA-100 Series-MTA-100 Series — Well-known series from TE.

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Questions & answers

The best alternatives are likely cross-vendor parts like TE Connectivity 640456-2, HCTL PZ254-1-02-Z-8.5, or Liansheng PH-01078. They match key specs but you must verify mechanical dimensions from their datasheets.