What risks should I check before replacing MX15EDGK-3.81-08P-GN01-Cu-Y-A?

Key risks include mechanical differences in housing dimensions, pin length, or footprint, even with the same pitch. Also, verify material specifications (e.g., flammability rating, contact plating) to ensure they meet your application's requirements.

MX15EDGK-3.81-08P-GN01-Cu-Y-A Alternatives, Datasheet & Cross Reference | Cybermax

Find and compare alternatives for the MAX MX15EDGK-3.81-08P-GN01-Cu-Y-A, an 8-position, 3.81mm pitch terminal block header. Review key parametric differences and potential risks before making a substitution.

AI replacement insight

Package riskmedium

Minor variations in footprint or housing dimensions are common and require verification.

Electrical risklow

Key voltage and current ratings are standard across many vendors.

Can it be replaced directly?

Direct replacement for MX15EDGK-3.81-08P-GN01-Cu-Y-A should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.

Best replacement path

Cross-reference to other manufacturers' right-angle, 8-position, 3.81mm pitch headers like KANGNEX WJ15EDGRM series.

Main risk

Mechanical incompatibility. Minor differences in housing dimensions or PCB footprint can prevent proper assembly.

Recommended alternatives

Strong parametric match for pitch, positions, and ratings. Verify mechanical footprint from datasheet.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factor	MX15EDGK-3.81-08P-GN01-Cu-Y-A	WJ15EDGRM-3.81-08P-14-00A	DB2EK-3.81-8P-GN-S	Compatibility / risk
Package	Terminal Block Header	Terminal Block Header	Pluggable Terminal Block	Terminal Block Header / Pluggable Terminal Block — Package name and type match.; DB2EK-3.81-8P-GN-S: Package name differs, but datasheet confirms it is a compatible male header.
Pitch	3.81mm	3.81mm	3.81mm	3.81mm — Pitch is identical.; DB2EK-3.81-8P-GN-S: Pitch is identical.
Current	8A	8A	8A	8A — UL current rating matches.; DB2EK-3.81-8P-GN-S: UL current rating matches.
Voltage	300V	300V	300V	300V — UL voltage rating matches.; DB2EK-3.81-8P-GN-S: UL voltage rating matches.

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

Verified drop-in options for MX15EDGK-3.81-08P-GN01-Cu-Y-A are limited in the current batch. Review candidates marked Strong match or Datasheet verified, and validate package, pinout, and electrical limits before committing a BOM change.