How do the Molex 3988 Series variants differ?

Molex 3988 Series part numbers differ by clamp material - plating, contact material - plating, current and housing material. Use the selection guide above to pick by clamp material - plating.

How many Molex 3988 Series part numbers are listed?

10 Molex 3988 Series part numbers are listed, each with specifications and a datasheet where available.

Molex 3988 Series

10 variants · Molex

About the Molex 3988 Series

The Molex 3988 Series series groups 10 related part numbers, each listed with full specifications, a datasheet where available, and an RFQ option. Every variant in the range shares a common color of Black, mounting type of Through Hole and operating temperature of -40°C ~ 105°C. Variants differ by clamp material - plating, contact material - plating and current, so you can match the exact clamp material - plating your application requires using the selection guide below. All listed Molex 3988 Series part numbers are active and orderable.

Select a variant by

Clamp material - plating: Brass - Nickel Plated · Copper Alloy - Nickel Plated
Contact material - plating: Copper - Tin Plated · Copper Alloy - Tin Plated
Current: 13.5 A · 17.5 A
Housing material: Polyamide (PA), Nylon · Polyamide (PA66), Nylon 6/6
Mating orientation: 35° (145°) Angle with Board · Horizontal with Board
Number of levels: 1 · 2
Positions per level: 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 9
Screw material - plating: Bronze - Nickel Plated · Copper Alloy - Nickel Plated

Shared specifications

Color: Black
Mounting type: Through Hole
Operating temperature: -40°C ~ 105°C
Package: Bulk
Pitch: 0.200\" (5.08mm)
Screw thread: M3
Voltage: 300 V

Variant comparison

Parameter	398800302	398800304	398800305	398800306	398800309	398800402
Clamp material - plating	Copper Alloy - Nickel Plated	Copper Alloy - Nickel Plated	Copper Alloy - Nickel Plated	Copper Alloy - Nickel Plated	Copper Alloy - Nickel Plated	Copper Alloy - Nickel Plated
Contact material - plating	Copper Alloy - Tin Plated	Copper Alloy - Tin Plated	Copper Alloy - Tin Plated	Copper Alloy - Tin Plated	Copper Alloy - Tin Plated	Copper - Tin Plated
Current	13.5 A	13.5 A	13.5 A	13.5 A	13.5 A	17.5 A
Housing material	Polyamide (PA66), Nylon 6/6	Polyamide (PA), Nylon	Polyamide (PA), Nylon	Polyamide (PA), Nylon	Polyamide (PA), Nylon	Polyamide (PA), Nylon
Mating orientation	Horizontal with Board	Horizontal with Board	Horizontal with Board	Horizontal with Board	Horizontal with Board	35° (145°) Angle with Board
Number of levels	1	1	1	1	1	1
Positions per level	2	4	5	6	9	2
Screw material - plating	Copper Alloy - Nickel Plated	Copper Alloy - Nickel Plated	Copper Alloy - Nickel Plated	Copper Alloy - Nickel Plated	Copper Alloy - Nickel Plated	Copper Alloy - Nickel Plated

Request a quote on any Molex 3988 Series part number and we confirm price, availability and lead time per line — including end-of-life and allocation-constrained variants.

Frequently asked questions

How do the Molex 3988 Series variants differ?: Molex 3988 Series part numbers differ by clamp material - plating, contact material - plating, current and housing material. Use the selection guide above to pick by clamp material - plating.
How many Molex 3988 Series part numbers are listed?: 10 Molex 3988 Series part numbers are listed, each with specifications and a datasheet where available.
How do I get pricing and lead time for Molex 3988 Series?: Request a quote (RFQ) for any Molex 3988 Series part number and we confirm price, availability and lead time per line — including end-of-life and hard-to-find variants.