Best Alternatives to WJ15EDGVC-3.81-05P-14-00A

Package: Through HoleKANGNEXInterconnectsPitch: 3.81 mmNumber of Positions: 5Rated Voltage (UL): 300 VRated Current (UL): 8 ARated Voltage (IEC): 160 V

WJ15EDGVC-3.81-05P-14-00A is a 5-position, 3.81mm pitch vertical terminal block header. Alternatives exist but require careful review of mechanical orientation and footprint to ensure compatibility.

AI replacement insight

Package riskhigh

Orientation and footprint must be verified.

Electrical risklow

Electrical ratings are well-matched across candidates.

Can it be replaced directly?

Direct replacement for WJ15EDGVC-3.81-05P-14-00A should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.

Best replacement path

The strongest candidate is DB2EVC-3.81-5P-GN from DORABO, which appears to be a form-fit-function match, but requires datasheet verification of the PCB footprint.

Main risk

The primary risk is mechanical incompatibility. Candidates may have a different mounting orientation (right-angle vs. vertical) or slight variations in footprint dimensions between manufacturers.

Recommended alternatives

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DB2EVC-3.81-5P-GN package
Needs validationlow risk

A potential cross-vendor replacement with matching specs. Footprint verification is required.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorWJ15EDGVC-3.81-05P-14-00ADB2EVC-3.81-5P-GNWJ15EDGRC-3.81-05P-14-00AAlt 3Compatibility / risk
ManufacturerKANGNEXDORABO-DORABO — Cross-vendor alternative.
PackageVertical HeaderVertical Header (unverified)Right-Angle HeaderVertical Header (unverified) / Right-Angle Header — Appears to match orientation, but footprint must be verified from datasheet.; WJ15EDGRC-3.81-05P-14-00A: Candidate is right-angle, target is vertical. Not a drop-in replacement.
Voltage160V250V300V250V / 300V — IEC voltage rating is higher.; WJ15EDGRC-3.81-05P-14-00A: UL voltage rating matches.
Current8A8A8A8A — UL current rating matches.; WJ15EDGRC-3.81-05P-14-00A: UL current rating matches.

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

Verified drop-in options for WJ15EDGVC-3.81-05P-14-00A 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.