Needs validationlow risk
From the same manufacturer, this part has matching UL ratings but a lower IEC voltage rating.
Best Alternatives to MX250-3.5-03P-A-GY01-Cu-A
Find and compare potential alternatives for the MAX MX250-3.5-03P-A-GY01-Cu-A, a 3-position 3.5mm terminal block. Key considerations for replacement include matching UL ratings and verifying potentially lower IEC voltage ratings.
AI replacement insight
Electrical riskmedium
Most alternatives have a 300V rating, lower than the target's 400V IEC rating. This is critical for applications following IEC standards.
Package risklow
Candidates share the same pitch and position count, but full mechanical interchangeability requires datasheet verification.
Can it be replaced directly?
No direct, verified drop-in replacement has been identified. Several functional alternatives exist but require engineering review, primarily for a lower IEC voltage rating.
Best replacement path
Use XY2500R-G-3.5-3P or MX15EDGRC-3.5-03P-GN01-Cu-A if the application's voltage does not exceed 300V and mechanical fit is confirmed.
Main risk
Electrical stress due to lower IEC voltage ratings on most alternatives.
Recommended alternatives
4Alternative comparison matrix
| Feature / factor | MX250-3.5-03P-A-GY01-Cu-A | MX15EDGRC-3.5-03P-GN01-Cu-A | XY2500R-G-3.5-3P | DB2EVC-3.5-3P-GN | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | Terminal Block | Terminal Block | Terminal Block | Terminal Block | Terminal Block / Pluggable Terminal Block — Same manufacturer family, package name matches.; XY2500R-G-3.5-3P: Package name matches, mechanical drawings appear compatible.; DB2EVC-3.5-3P-GN: Package name matches, mechanical drawings appear compatible.; DB2EK-3.5-3P-GN-S: Package name differs but datasheet shows compatible form factor. |
| Pitch | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | - | 3.5mm — matched; XY2500R-G-3.5-3P: matched; DB2EK-3.5-3P-GN-S: matched |
| Voltage | 300V (UL) / 400V (IEC) | 300V | 300V | 160V | 300V / 160V — Matches UL rating, but weaker than target's 400V IEC rating.; XY2500R-G-3.5-3P: Matches UL rating, but weaker than target's 400V IEC rating.; DB2EVC-3.5-3P-GN: UL rating matches, but IEC rating is significantly lower (160V vs 400V).; DB2EK-3.5-3P-GN-S: Matches UL rating, but weaker than target's 400V IEC rating. |
| Current | 8A | 8A | 8A | 7A | 8A / 7A — matched; XY2500R-G-3.5-3P: matched; DB2EVC-3.5-3P-GN: UL rating matches, but IEC rating is lower (7A vs 8A).; DB2EK-3.5-3P-GN-S: matched |
Application & sourcing insights
Questions & answers
The best alternatives are likely XY2500R-G-3.5-3P and MX15EDGRC-3.5-03P-GN01-Cu-A. They match key parameters like pitch, position, and UL ratings, but have a lower IEC voltage rating (300V vs 400V) that must be acceptable for your application.