HC-HY-6A
HCTL
Needs validationhigh risk
From the same manufacturer (HCTL), but has a lower 250V rating and different series name, requiring careful review before use.
Best Alternatives to PZ200-1-06-Z
Finding a substitute for the HCTL PZ200-1-06-Z 6-pin header requires careful review of electrical ratings and mechanical compatibility. While several 2.0mm pitch headers exist, key differences in voltage rating and connector series prevent a direct drop-in replacement.
AI replacement insight
Electrical riskhigh
Most alternatives have a 250V rating, far below the target's 500V.
Package riskhigh
Candidates are from different connector series, implying they will not mate with the target's counterpart.
Can it be replaced directly?
No direct, fully-compatible replacement for PZ200-1-06-Z was found among the candidates. All options require engineering review due to lower voltage ratings and mechanical differences.
Best replacement path
Investigate HCTL's HC-HY-6A first due to the shared manufacturer, but you must verify the lower 250V rating and potential HY vs PZ200 series mating incompatibility.
Main risk
The primary risk is the significantly lower voltage rating (250V vs 500V) on most alternatives, which could lead to component failure. Mechanical mating incompatibility is also a high risk.
Recommended alternatives
4Alternative comparison matrix
| Feature / factor | PZ200-1-06-Z | HC-HY-6A | WAFER-HY2.0-6PLB | WF-1A200A6P | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HCTL | HCTL | - | - | HCTL — Same manufacturer as target. |
| Pinout | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 — Pin count and pitch match.; WAFER-HY2.0-6PLB: Pin count and pitch match.; WF-1A200A6P: Pin count and pitch match.; ZX-HY2.0-6PLT: Pin count and pitch match. |
| Voltage | 500V | 250V | 250V | 250V | 250V — Significant voltage downgrade.; WAFER-HY2.0-6PLB: Significant voltage downgrade.; WF-1A200A6P: Significant voltage downgrade.; ZX-HY2.0-6PLT: Significant voltage downgrade. |
| Current | 1.5A | 2.0A | 2.0A | 2.0A | 2.0A — Higher current rating is acceptable.; WAFER-HY2.0-6PLB: Higher current rating is acceptable.; WF-1A200A6P: Higher current rating is acceptable.; ZX-HY2.0-6PLT: Higher current rating is acceptable. |
| Package | PZ200 series | HY series | HY series | Unknown | HY series / Unknown — Different series from same mfr, mating not guaranteed.; WAFER-HY2.0-6PLB: Different connector series, mating not guaranteed.; WF-1A200A6P: Connector series not specified, mating not guaranteed.; ZX-HY2.0-6PLT: Different connector series, mating not guaranteed. |
Application & sourcing insights
Questions & answers
No direct drop-in replacement is available. The closest candidate for investigation is HCTL's HC-HY-6A, but it has a lower voltage rating (250V vs 500V) and may not be mechanically compatible.