What the 30 µinch Gold Plating Buys You
The 15-80-0125: For a board that sees periodic rework or field replacement, this plating holds up well; for a connector mated once and left alone, tin would have been cheaper.

Molex C-Grid vertical shrouded header, 12 circuits, 30 µinch gold over nickel plating on the mating interface, packaged in a box.
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The 15-80-0125: For a board that sees periodic rework or field replacement, this plating holds up well; for a connector mated once and left alone, tin would have been cheaper.
Buyers need to verify pin pitch, current rating, and mechanical dimensions for design validation.
Sourcing buyers need to find authorized distributors with stock and competitive pricing.
Immediate availability determines if the part can be sourced for production without delay.
If the part becomes obsolete or unavailable, buyers need an alternative with same fit and function.
Pricing affects BOM cost and supplier selection for volume orders.
Design engineers need to confirm pin configuration and mating connector details.