How do the Molex 5243 Series variants differ?

Molex 5243 Series part numbers differ by actuator material, cable end type, connector (Contact type) and contact finish. Use the selection guide above to pick by actuator material.

How many Molex 5243 Series part numbers are listed?

5 Molex 5243 Series part numbers are listed, each with specifications and a datasheet where available.

Molex 5243 Series

5 variants · Molex

About the Molex 5243 Series

The Molex 5243 Series series groups 5 related part numbers, each listed with full specifications, a datasheet where available, and an RFQ option. Every variant in the range shares a common contact material of Phosphor Bronze, current rating of 0.5A and features of Solder Retention, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF). Variants differ by actuator material, cable end type and connector (Contact type), so you can match the exact actuator material your application requires using the selection guide below. All listed Molex 5243 Series part numbers are active and orderable.

Select a variant by

Actuator material: Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) · Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS), Glass Filled
Cable end type: Straight, Tapered · Tapered
Connector (Contact type): Contacts, Bottom · Contacts, Top
Contact finish: Gold · Tin Bismuth
Housing material: Polyamide (PA), Nylon, Glass Filled · Polyamide (PA46), Nylon 4/6 · Polyamide (PA46), Nylon 4/6, Glass Filled
Operating temperature: -40°C ~ 85°C · -20°C ~ 85°C
Actuator color: Black · Brown

Shared specifications

Contact material: Phosphor Bronze
Current rating: 0.5A
Features: Solder Retention, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF)
FFC, FCB thickness: 0.30mm
Flat flex type: FFC, FPC
Height above board: 0.079\" (2.00mm)
Locking feature: Slide Lock
Material flammability rating: UL94 V-0
Mating cycles: 20
Mounting type: Surface Mount, Right Angle
Package: Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)
Pitch: 0.020\" (0.50mm)

Variant comparison

Parameter	524353033	524353071	524353072	524373033	524373071
Actuator material	Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS), Glass Filled	Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS)	Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS)	Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS), Glass Filled	Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS), Glass Filled
Cable end type	Tapered	Straight, Tapered	Straight, Tapered	Straight, Tapered	Straight, Tapered
Connector (Contact type)	Contacts, Top	Contacts, Top	Contacts, Top	Contacts, Bottom	Contacts, Bottom
Contact finish	Tin Bismuth	Gold	Tin Bismuth	Tin Bismuth	Gold
Housing material	Polyamide (PA), Nylon, Glass Filled	Polyamide (PA46), Nylon 4/6	Polyamide (PA46), Nylon 4/6	Polyamide (PA), Nylon, Glass Filled	Polyamide (PA46), Nylon 4/6, Glass Filled
Operating temperature	-20°C ~ 85°C	-40°C ~ 85°C	-40°C ~ 85°C	-40°C ~ 85°C	-40°C ~ 85°C
Actuator color	Black	—	—	Brown	Brown

Request a quote on any Molex 5243 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 5243 Series variants differ?: Molex 5243 Series part numbers differ by actuator material, cable end type, connector (Contact type) and contact finish. Use the selection guide above to pick by actuator material.
How many Molex 5243 Series part numbers are listed?: 5 Molex 5243 Series part numbers are listed, each with specifications and a datasheet where available.
How do I get pricing and lead time for Molex 5243 Series?: Request a quote (RFQ) for any Molex 5243 Series part number and we confirm price, availability and lead time per line — including end-of-life and hard-to-find variants.