product catalog reference
Mating-pair reference for evaluation
A visual input for the cross-reference evaluation process.
Connector project selection
Connector Replacement & Cross-Reference Review
Submit an existing connector part number, controlled drawing or mating reference for a structured replacement and cross-reference review.
Product portfolio
Relevant connector records
Use the visual references to identify the series or configuration you want us to review.
Selection priorities
Define the key engineering inputs
Name shown on the controlled source document
Full suffixes, keys, contact and accessory codes
Controlled source drawing, specification and revision
Complete mating part number and orientation
Panel thickness, cutout, hardware and installation drawing
Critical dimensions and tolerance stack
Keys, keyways, polarizing positions and orientation
Insert number, contact count, size, type and circuit allocation
Project fit
Application and configuration review
Start with the connector already in use: its original maker, complete part number, controlled drawing, mating counterpart, installation details and required performance.
A review may identify a candidate for evaluation, a dimensional comparison still in progress, an electrical or environmental gap, a mating verification need, or a validation requirement. No candidate is described as interchangeable before those checks are closed in writing.
Provide the original maker, complete part number, controlled drawing or specification revision, mating half, panel and mounting details, electrical and environmental duty, required qualification, validation plan, destination and final use.
Engineering conversation
Translate the requirement into a configuration
1. Identity and document completeness — confirm the original manufacturer, complete part number and applicable document revision.
2. Mechanical interface — compare envelope, mounting, panel cutout, shell dimensions and installation constraints.
3. Mating, keying and polarization — verify the exact mating pair, coupling, keys and orientation.
Discuss engineering inputsInquiry checklist
What to send with your request
- Name shown on the controlled source document
- Full suffixes, keys, contact and accessory codes
- Controlled source drawing, specification and revision
- Complete mating part number and orientation
- Panel thickness, cutout, hardware and installation drawing
- Critical dimensions and tolerance stack
- Keys, keyways, polarizing positions and orientation
- Insert number, contact count, size, type and circuit allocation
Frequently asked questions
Plan the next engineering step
Does a cross-reference result guarantee replacement or interchangeability?
No. It identifies a candidate for evaluation. Mechanical, mating, electrical, environmental, qualification and validation requirements must be closed before any written conclusion.
What documents are required?
Provide the original manufacturer, complete part number, controlled drawing or specification revision, mating part, installation data and all applicable performance, qualification and end-use requirements.
Is the same contact count enough to establish equivalence?
No.
When is physical validation required?
Physical validation is required whenever the agreed risk and application require inspection, mating, functional or environmental confirmation. The plan and acceptance authority must be defined before testing.
How are military, controlled or unclear applications routed?
They require Compliance Review.
Ready to continue?
Send the configuration and project context
Our team will organize the engineering, documentation and commercial follow-up for your request.