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Package: Through HoleKANGNEXInterconnectsNumber of Positions: 8Pitch: 5.08 mmRated Voltage (UL): 300 VRated Current (UL): 10 ARated Voltage (IEC): 320 V

WJ2EDGR-5.08-08P-14-00A is an 8-position, 5.08mm pitch right-angle terminal block header from KANGNEX. Finding a direct replacement requires matching the footprint, orientation, and electrical ratings.

AI replacement insight

Package riskmedium

Several candidates have a vertical orientation instead of right-angle. Even the best match has a minor housing difference.

Electrical risklow

Most candidates match or exceed the target's voltage and current ratings.

Can it be replaced directly?

Direct replacement for WJ2EDGR-5.08-08P-14-00A should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.

Best replacement path

The most direct path is using WJ2EDGRC-5.08-08P-14-00A from the same manufacturer, which only has a minor mechanical difference (closed back).

Main risk

The main risk is mechanical incompatibility, specifically the connector's mounting orientation on the PCB.

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Needs validationlow risk

A pin-compatible right-angle header from the same series with identical electrical ratings and footprint.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorWJ2EDGR-5.08-08P-14-00AWJ2EDGRC-5.08-08P-14-00AWJ2EDGV-5.08-08P-14-00AWJ2EDGVC-5.08-08P-14-00ACompatibility / risk
PackageRight-Angle, Open BackRight-Angle, Closed BackVerticalVerticalRight-Angle, Closed Back / Vertical — Orientation matches, but candidate has a closed back.; WJ2EDGV-5.08-08P-14-00A: Candidate is vertical, target is right-angle. Footprint is compatible.; WJ2EDGVC-5.08-08P-14-00A: Candidate is vertical, target is right-angle. Footprint is compatible.; DB2EVC-5.08-8P-GN: Candidate is vertical, target is right-angle. Footprint is compatible.
Pinout88888 — Pin count and 5.08mm pitch match.; WJ2EDGV-5.08-08P-14-00A: Pin count and 5.08mm pitch match.; WJ2EDGVC-5.08-08P-14-00A: Pin count and 5.08mm pitch match.
Voltage300V/10A300V/10A300V/10A300V/10A300V/10A — UL voltage and current ratings match.; WJ2EDGV-5.08-08P-14-00A: UL voltage and current ratings match.; WJ2EDGVC-5.08-08P-14-00A: UL voltage and current ratings match.
Current10A---15A — Candidate has higher UL current rating.
ManufacturerKANGNEX---DORABO — Cross-vendor alternative.

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Questions & answers

Verified drop-in options for WJ2EDGR-5.08-08P-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.