Needs validationmedium risk
A likely pin-compatible replacement from DEGSON with matching orientation, pitch, and electrical ratings.
Best Alternatives to XY2500R-F-3.81-2P
Find alternatives for the XY2500R-F-3.81-2P, a 2-position, 3.81mm pitch right-angle terminal block header. This page analyzes several potential replacements, highlighting key differences in mechanical fit and electrical parameters to guide your selection.
AI replacement insight
Package riskhigh
Orientation (right-angle vs. vertical) is the most common mismatch. Footprint must be verified.
Electrical risklow
Voltage (300V) and current (8A) ratings are standard and easily matched by many alternatives.
Can it be replaced directly?
Direct replacement for XY2500R-F-3.81-2P should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.
Best replacement path
The most promising direct replacement is 15EDGRC-3.81-02P-14-00A(H) from DEGSON, which matches the right-angle orientation and key electrical specs. However, its PCB footprint must be verified against the target's datasheet.
Main risk
The main risk is mechanical incompatibility. Many alternatives have a vertical orientation instead of right-angle, and even right-angle parts can have slight variations in their PCB footprint.
Recommended alternatives
6Alternative comparison matrix
| Feature / factor | XY2500R-F-3.81-2P | 15EDGRC-3.81-02P-14-00A(H) | XY2500V-E-3.81-2P | 15EDGVC-3.81-02P-14-00A(H) | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | Right-Angle | Right-Angle | Vertical | Vertical | Right-Angle / Vertical — Matches target orientation based on datasheet and 'R' in part number.; XY2500V-E-3.81-2P: Candidate is vertical, target is right-angle. Not a drop-in replacement.; 15EDGVC-3.81-02P-14-00A(H): Candidate is vertical (per datasheet), target is right-angle. Not a drop-in replacement.; HC15EDGRM-3.81-2P-V: Candidate is vertical, target is right-angle. Not a drop-in replacement. |
| Package | Terminal Block Header | Terminal Block Header | - | Terminal Block Header | Terminal Block Header — matched; 15EDGVC-3.81-02P-14-00A(H): matched; HC15EDGRM-3.81-2P-V: matched |
| Pitch | 3.81 mm | 3.81 mm | 3.81 mm | 3.81 mm | 3.81 mm — matched; XY2500V-E-3.81-2P: matched; 15EDGVC-3.81-02P-14-00A(H): matched; HC15EDGRM-3.81-2P-V: matched |
| Voltage | 300 V | 300 V | 300 V | 300 V | 300 V — UL rating matches target.; XY2500V-E-3.81-2P: matched; 15EDGVC-3.81-02P-14-00A(H): UL rating matches target.; HC15EDGRM-3.81-2P-V: matched |
| Current | 8 A | 8 A | 8 A | 8 A | 8 A — UL rating matches target.; XY2500V-E-3.81-2P: matched; 15EDGVC-3.81-02P-14-00A(H): UL rating matches target.; HC15EDGRM-3.81-2P-V: matched |
| Manufacturer | XINLAIYA | - | XINLAIYA | - | XINLAIYA — Same manufacturer as target. |
Application & sourcing insights
Questions & answers
Verified drop-in options for XY2500R-F-3.81-2P 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.