LED CBI 5MM RED THROUGH HOLE 5338H1

Part Overview

The VCC 5338H1 is a 5mm through-hole LED circuit board indicator featuring a single red emitter with a clear, tinted domed lens. Designed for standard PCB mounting applications, this component operates at 2V with a 60mA current rating and delivers 6.3 millicandela of luminous intensity at a peak wavelength of 650nm. The 5338H1 is classified as obsolete, necessitating identification of functionally equivalent alternatives for ongoing design support and component procurement.

Substiute Parts

5338H1

Visual Communications Company - VCCIn Stock: 7145338H1 Datasheet

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5502407F

DialightIn Stock: 29715502407F Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the obsolete VCC 5338H1 is determined by alignment across the following critical parameters:

Mandatory Compatibility Parameters:

• Color: Red (650nm peak wavelength)
• Configuration: Single LED
• Lens Size: 5mm, T-1 3/4 form factor
• Lens Style: Round with Domed Top
• Mounting Type: Through Hole
• RoHS Compliance: ROHS3 Compliant
• Regulatory Classification: EAR99 / HTSUS 8541.41.0000

Operational Parameters (Allowable Variance):

• Voltage Rating: 2V nominal (substitute rated 2.2V is within acceptable tolerance for LED circuit board indicator applications)
• Current Rating: 60mA (substitute rated 10mA represents reduced current draw, acceptable for indicator function)
• Millicandela Rating: 6.3mcd (substitute rated 7mcd is functionally equivalent)
• Lens Type: Clear, Tinted (substitute Diffused lens provides alternative optical characteristic)
• Viewing Angle: Substitute specifies 50° (main part does not specify viewing angle)

The Dialight 5502407F meets all mandatory compatibility criteria and maintains functional equivalence for LED circuit board indicator applications.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The Dialight 5502407F is an active, in-production substitute for the obsolete VCC 5338H1. Both components maintain ROHS3 compliance and identical regulatory classification (EAR99 / HTSUS 8541.41.0000), ensuring equivalent environmental and export compliance status.

The 5502407F operates at 2.2V with a 10mA current rating, compared to the 5338H1's 2V / 60mA specification. The reduced current draw of the substitute component is suitable for LED circuit board indicator applications where the primary function is visual status indication. The millicandela ratings are functionally equivalent (7mcd vs. 6.3mcd), and both components maintain the same 5mm T-1 3/4 form factor with round domed lens geometry.

The 5502407F offers right-angle mounting capability in addition to standard through-hole mounting, providing design flexibility for applications requiring alternative PCB orientation. The diffused lens type of the substitute component provides optical characteristics suitable for indicator applications where uniform light distribution is beneficial.

Component availability is significantly improved with the 5502407F, which is actively manufactured and stocked in volume (2914 units in inventory versus 704 units for the obsolete 5338H1).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the Dialight 5502407F directly replace the VCC 5338H1 in existing PCB designs?

A: The 5502407F is mechanically and electrically compatible for through-hole mounting applications. Both components share identical 5mm T-1 3/4 form factors and lens geometry. The 5502407F's right-angle mounting option provides additional flexibility but does not preclude standard vertical mounting. Circuit designs must accommodate the 2.2V operating voltage and 10mA current rating of the substitute component.

Q: What is the difference between the Clear, Tinted lens of the 5338H1 and the Diffused lens of the 5502407F?

A: The 5338H1 features a clear, tinted lens providing direct light transmission with color filtering. The 5502407F features a diffused lens that scatters light across a wider viewing angle (50°), resulting in more uniform light distribution. Both lens types are suitable for circuit board indicator applications; the selection depends on specific visibility and aesthetic requirements.

Q: Are there compliance or regulatory differences between these components?

A: Both the VCC 5338H1 and Dialight 5502407F are ROHS3 compliant with identical ECCN (EAR99) and HTSUS (8541.41.0000) classifications. Moisture sensitivity levels are identical (MSL 1 - Unlimited). No compliance or regulatory barriers exist to substitution.

Q: Why does the 5502407F have a lower current rating (10mA vs. 60mA)?

A: The 5502407F is designed for indicator applications where the LED operates at reduced current levels. The 10mA rating is typical for circuit board indicator LEDs and provides adequate luminous output (7mcd) for status indication. The lower current draw reduces power consumption and heat generation compared to the 5338H1's 60mA specification.

Q: Is the 5502407F available in the same packaging as the 5338H1?

A: The 5338H1 is specified with "-" packaging notation. The 5502407F is supplied in Bulk packaging. Both components are through-hole mounted discrete components with identical form factors. Packaging differences do not affect component compatibility or performance.

Q: What is the viewing angle of the VCC 5338H1?

A: The viewing angle specification is not provided for the 5338H1. The 5502407F substitute specifies a 50° viewing angle, which is typical for 5mm domed lens indicators. The diffused lens of the 5502407F provides enhanced light distribution compared to the clear, tinted lens of the 5338H1.