Switchcraft 56206L1 Slide Switch DPDT 500mA 125V Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Switchcraft 56206L1 is a slide switch with DPDT (Double Pole Double Throw) configuration rated for 500mA at 125V AC/DC. This component features panel mount installation with solder lug termination and non-shorting contact timing (BBM). The 56206L1 is classified as obsolete, making identification of active equivalent parts essential for ongoing design support and procurement continuity.

Substiute Parts

56206L1

Switchcraft Inc.In Stock: 121056206L1 Datasheet

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56206L2X

Switchcraft Inc.In Stock: 71956206L2X Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility for the 56206L1 is determined by strict equivalence across the following critical parameters:

Circuit configuration (DPDT), switch function (On-On), current rating (500mA AC/DC), voltage ratings (125V AC and DC), contact timing (Non-Shorting BBM), mounting type (Panel Mount), termination style (Solder Lug), actuator type (Standard), actuator length (5.08mm), contact material (Copper Alloy), contact finish (Silver), and operating temperature range (-20°C to 70°C).

The 56206L2X qualifies as a direct substitute because it maintains identical electrical and mechanical specifications across all these parameters while offering active product status and improved compliance posture.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The 56206L2X is the appropriate substitute for the obsolete 56206L1. Both parts maintain identical electrical and mechanical specifications, ensuring direct functional compatibility in existing circuit designs. The 56206L2X offers the additional advantage of active product status, ensuring continued availability and supply chain reliability. The 56206L2X also achieves RoHS3 compliance, addressing regulatory requirements for new designs and manufacturing environments subject to RoHS directives. Both parts share REACH Unaffected status and EAR99 export classification.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the 56206L2X be used as a direct replacement for the 56206L1?

A: Yes. The 56206L2X maintains identical electrical ratings (500mA, 125V AC/DC), circuit configuration (DPDT), contact timing (Non-Shorting BBM), mechanical dimensions (5.08mm actuator length, 3.61mm travel), mounting type (Panel Mount), and termination style (Solder Lug). No circuit modifications are required.

Q: What is the primary difference between these parts?

A: The 56206L1 is obsolete with RoHS non-compliant status, while the 56206L2X is an active product with RoHS3 compliance. Electrical and mechanical performance are identical.

Q: Are there packaging differences between the 56206L1 and 56206L2X?

A: The 56206L1 packaging specification is not provided. The 56206L2X is supplied in bulk packaging. Confirm packaging requirements with your procurement specification.

Q: Does the RoHS3 compliance of the 56206L2X affect circuit performance?

A: No. RoHS3 compliance reflects material composition standards and does not alter electrical or mechanical performance characteristics. The switch operates identically to the 56206L1 in all specified applications.

Q: Are both parts from the same manufacturer?

A: Yes. Both the 56206L1 and 56206L2X are manufactured by Switchcraft Inc. and belong to the 56200 series.