LED BLUE 1/4 HOLE PANEL MOUNT 5100H6 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The VCC 5100H6 is a blue LED panel indicator designed for 1/4" (6.35mm) round panel cutouts with wire lead termination. This component features a 3.4V forward voltage rating, 50mA maximum current, and 3mcd brightness output with a 470nm peak wavelength. The 5100H6 is classified as obsolete, necessitating identification of functionally equivalent active alternatives for new designs and ongoing production requirements. Substitute parts must maintain mechanical compatibility with the 0.25" panel cutout specification and electrical performance within acceptable operating parameters.

Substiute Parts

5100H6

Visual Communications Company - VCCIn Stock: 11735100H6 Datasheet

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SSI-LXH600USBD-150

Lumex Opto/Components Inc.In Stock: 2292SSI-LXH600USBD-150 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the VCC 5100H6 is based on the following critical parameters that must be maintained or exceeded:

Mechanical Compatibility Requirements:

• Panel cutout shape must be round
• Panel cutout dimensions must be 0.25" (6.35mm) to ensure proper fit in existing panel openings
• Termination must be wire leads with 6" (152.40mm) length for circuit integration
• Lens style must be round with domed top for visual consistency

Electrical Compatibility Requirements:

• Lamp color must be blue (470nm peak wavelength)
• Forward voltage (Vf) must be within acceptable circuit design parameters (3.4V to 3.5V range)
• Maximum current (If) rating must support the application's current requirements
• RoHS3 compliance required for regulatory adherence

Substitute Identification: The Lumex Opto/Components Inc. SSI-LXH600USBD-150 meets all critical mechanical and electrical compatibility criteria for direct substitution in the 5100H6 application.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Primary Substitute: Lumex SSI-LXH600USBD-150

The Lumex SSI-LXH600USBD-150 is the qualified substitute for the obsolete VCC 5100H6. Selection is based on the following engineering criteria:

Mechanical Compatibility: The substitute maintains identical panel cutout specifications (0.25" round) and wire lead termination (6" length), ensuring direct mechanical compatibility with existing panel designs and circuit board layouts.

Electrical Compatibility: Forward voltage differential of 0.1V (3.4V to 3.5V) is within acceptable circuit design tolerance for LED applications. The substitute's 20mA maximum current rating is lower than the original 50mA specification; circuit design must confirm that operating current does not exceed 20mA.

Regulatory Compliance: Both components maintain ROHS3 compliance and REACH unaffected status, satisfying regulatory requirements for new production and design transitions.

Product Status: The substitute is actively produced and stocked (2226 pcs available), providing supply chain continuity for the obsolete 5100H6.

Performance Enhancement: The substitute provides increased brightness (60mcd versus 3mcd) and specified viewing angle (60°), offering improved visual performance in panel indicator applications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the Lumex SSI-LXH600USBD-150 be used as a direct replacement for the VCC 5100H6?

A: Yes, the Lumex SSI-LXH600USBD-150 is mechanically and electrically compatible for direct substitution. Both components feature identical 0.25" round panel cutouts, 6" wire lead termination, and blue 470nm wavelength specification. Forward voltage differs by 0.1V (3.4V to 3.5V), which is within acceptable tolerance for LED circuit design.

Q: What is the primary difference in electrical ratings between these components?

A: The main difference is maximum current rating. The VCC 5100H6 is rated for 50mA maximum current, while the Lumex SSI-LXH600USBD-150 is rated for 20mA maximum current. Circuit design must ensure operating current does not exceed 20mA when using the substitute.

Q: Are there mechanical fit concerns when substituting these parts?

A: No mechanical fit concerns exist. Both components have identical panel cutout specifications (0.25" round) and wire lead termination length (6"). The substitute's lens style (round with domed top) matches the original specification.

Q: Does the substitute meet the same regulatory requirements?

A: Yes, both components are ROHS3 compliant, REACH unaffected, and classified under the same ECCN (EAR99) and HTSUS (8541.41.0000) codes.

Q: Why does the substitute have higher brightness (60mcd versus 3mcd)?

A: The Lumex SSI-LXH600USBD-150 provides enhanced brightness output due to improved LED technology and diffused lens design. This represents a performance improvement for panel indicator visibility without affecting mechanical or electrical compatibility.

Q: What is the significance of the diffused lens in the substitute?

A: The diffused lens in the Lumex substitute provides a 60° viewing angle, distributing light more evenly across a wider field of view compared to the original specification. This improves visibility from multiple viewing angles in panel indicator applications.

Q: Is the 0.1V forward voltage difference significant for circuit design?

A: The 0.1V difference (3.4V to 3.5V) is within standard tolerance for LED circuit design. Most LED driver circuits and current-limiting resistor designs accommodate this variation without modification.

Q: What packaging format is the substitute supplied in?

A: The Lumex SSI-LXH600USBD-150 is supplied in bulk packaging, consistent with component procurement for production assembly.