LED Circuit Board Indicator 5305H1/5 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Visual Communications Company 5305H1/5 is a dual-color LED circuit board indicator featuring integrated green and red elements in a 5mm T-1 3/4 through-hole right-angle package. This component is designed for PCB-mounted applications requiring simultaneous green and red status indication with diffused white lens optics.

The 5305H1/5 carries an obsolete product status. Locating equivalent substitute components is necessary to support ongoing production requirements, maintenance operations, and system redesigns where this part is specified in existing designs.

Substiute Parts

5305H1/5

Visual Communications Company - VCCIn Stock: 8755305H1/5 Datasheet

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WP59CB/EGW

KingbrightIn Stock: 1295WP59CB/EGW Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute components for the 5305H1/5 must satisfy the following core substitution criteria:

Mechanical Compatibility:

• Lens size: 5mm, T-1 3/4 form factor
• Lens style: Round with domed top
• Mounting type: Through hole, right angle PCB orientation
• Lens optics: Diffused white

Electrical Compatibility:

• Dual-color configuration: Green and red elements
• Color wavelengths: 565nm (green) and 627nm–650nm (red) range
• Voltage rating: 2.0V–2.2V operating range
• Current rating: 10mA–30mA per color element
• Millicandela output: Minimum 6.3mcd (red), 10mcd (green)

Regulatory & Environmental:

• RoHS3 compliance
• REACH unaffected status
• Moisture sensitivity level 1 (unlimited shelf life)

The Kingbright WP59CB/EGW satisfies all mechanical and electrical substitution criteria while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The Kingbright WP59CB/EGW is a direct mechanical and electrical substitute for the obsolete Visual Communications Company 5305H1/5 LED circuit board indicator.

Regulatory Compliance: Both components maintain ROHS3 compliance and REACH unaffected status, satisfying environmental and hazardous substance requirements for equivalent applications.

Mechanical Substitution: The WP59CB/EGW maintains identical 5mm T-1 3/4 through-hole right-angle mounting configuration and diffused white lens optics, ensuring PCB layout compatibility without redesign.

Electrical Substitution: The substitute component operates within the voltage range of the original part (2.0V–2.2V versus 2.1V original). The higher current rating (25mA green, 30mA red versus 10mA original) and increased millicandela output (60mcd green, 40mcd red versus 10mcd green, 6.3mcd red original) require circuit design verification to confirm that existing current-limiting resistor networks and power supply capacity accommodate the substitute component's electrical characteristics.

Wavelength Compatibility: The green wavelength remains constant at 565nm. The red wavelength shifts from 650nm to 627nm, representing a 23nm reduction within the visible red spectrum. This wavelength shift may affect color perception in applications where precise red hue matching is critical to system function or user interface design.

Production Status: The substitute component is in active production with confirmed inventory availability, eliminating supply chain risk associated with the obsolete original part.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the Kingbright WP59CB/EGW be used as a direct drop-in replacement for the 5305H1/5?

A: The WP59CB/EGW is mechanically compatible and can be installed in the same PCB footprint without layout modification. However, the higher operating current (25mA green, 30mA red) requires verification that existing current-limiting resistor networks are sized appropriately for the substitute component. Circuit redesign may be necessary.

Q: What is the impact of the red wavelength shift from 650nm to 627nm?

A: The 23nm wavelength reduction shifts the red color output toward the orange-red spectrum. In applications where precise red color matching is required for user interface consistency or system identification, this wavelength difference may be perceptible. In general status indication applications, this shift typically does not affect functional performance.

Q: Are there any environmental or regulatory differences between the two components?

A: Both components are ROHS3 compliant, REACH unaffected, and classified as moisture sensitivity level 1 (unlimited shelf life). No environmental or regulatory barriers to substitution exist.

Q: Why is the millicandela rating higher on the substitute component?

A: The Kingbright WP59CB/EGW is rated for higher luminous intensity (60mcd green, 40mcd red) compared to the original 5305H1/5 (10mcd green, 6.3mcd red). This increased brightness is a result of the higher operating current specification. In applications where the original component's brightness is adequate, the substitute's higher output does not create a functional incompatibility but may require optical design consideration if brightness consistency across multiple indicators is required.

Q: Is the 60° viewing angle of the substitute component compatible with the original application?

A: The original 5305H1/5 does not specify a viewing angle parameter. The substitute's 60° viewing angle is typical for 5mm diffused LED indicators and is compatible with standard PCB-mounted indicator applications. If the original application requires a specific viewing angle, this parameter should be verified against system requirements.

Q: What inventory status should be considered when selecting between the original and substitute?

A: The 5305H1/5 is obsolete with limited remaining stock (809 pieces). The Kingbright WP59CB/EGW is in active production with confirmed availability (1260 pieces in stock). For new production or long-term supply requirements, the substitute component is the appropriate selection.