LED Cool White Clear 5MM T/H 5UWC16.025C-F Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The 5UWC16.025C-F is a cool white LED indication component manufactured by Bivar Inc., designed for through-hole mounting applications. This discrete 3.4V radial LED features a 5mm T-1 3/4 form factor with a clear domed lens and 16000mcd brightness rating. The product is currently obsolete, making identification of functionally equivalent alternatives essential for ongoing design support, maintenance, and production continuity.

Substiute Parts

5UWC16.025C-F

Bivar Inc.In Stock: 11365UWC16.025C-F Datasheet

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LTW-2S3D7

Lite-On Inc.In Stock: 16681LTW-2S3D7 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility for the 5UWC16.025C-F is determined by the following critical parameters:

Physical Compatibility:

• Lens size: 5mm, T-1 3/4 form factor
• Mounting type: Through hole radial configuration
• Height maximum: 8.60mm nominal tolerance

Optical Compatibility:

• Lens color: Colorless
• Lens transparency: Clear
• Lens style: Round with domed top
• Millicandela rating: 16000mcd

Electrical Compatibility:

• Forward voltage (Vf): 3.4V nominal (acceptable tolerance range: 3.2V to 3.6V for white LEDs)
• Test current: 20mA
• Color specification: White

Environmental Compliance:

• Moisture Sensitivity Level: 1 (Unlimited)
• ECCN: EAR99
• HTSUS: 8541.41.0000

The LTW-2S3D7 from Lite-On Inc. meets all critical substitution criteria within established engineering tolerances for this LED category.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Primary Substitute: LTW-2S3D7 (Lite-On Inc.)

The LTW-2S3D7 is the qualified substitute for the obsolete 5UWC16.025C-F. Selection is based on the following engineering factors:

Compliance and Availability:

• Product status: Active production with 16640 units in stock
• RoHS3 Compliant
• REACH Unaffected
• Identical ECCN (EAR99) and HTSUS (8541.41.0000) classifications

Electrical Equivalence:

• Forward voltage differential of 0.1V (3.3V vs. 3.4V) is within standard white LED tolerance specifications
• Test current identical at 20mA
• Brightness rating identical at 16000mcd

Physical Equivalence:

• Identical lens size, color, transparency, and style
• Height variance of 0.10mm is within PCB assembly tolerances
• Radial through-hole mounting configuration identical

Application Consideration:

• Viewing angle of 15° in the substitute is narrower than the original 25°. This parameter difference requires circuit-level evaluation only if the application specifically requires the wider 25° viewing angle for optical performance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the LTW-2S3D7 be used as a direct replacement for the 5UWC16.025C-F in existing PCB designs?

A: Yes. The LTW-2S3D7 is physically and electrically compatible for through-hole mounting on existing PCBs designed for the 5UWC16.025C-F. The 0.1V forward voltage difference and 0.10mm height variance are within standard manufacturing tolerances for this component category. No PCB modifications are required.

Q: What is the significance of the 10-degree viewing angle difference between the two parts?

A: The original 5UWC16.025C-F has a 25° viewing angle, while the LTW-2S3D7 has a 15° viewing angle. This means the substitute LED produces a narrower cone of light. Applications requiring wide-angle visibility across a broad field of view should evaluate whether the narrower 15° angle meets optical performance requirements.

Q: Are there compliance differences between the two parts?

A: No. Both parts share identical ECCN (EAR99) and HTSUS (8541.41.0000) classifications. The LTW-2S3D7 is RoHS3 Compliant and REACH Unaffected, meeting current regulatory standards. The original 5UWC16.025C-F is obsolete and no longer subject to compliance updates.

Q: What is the forward voltage tolerance for white LEDs in this category?

A: Standard white LED forward voltage tolerance is typically ±0.2V. The 0.1V difference between the 5UWC16.025C-F (3.4V) and LTW-2S3D7 (3.3V) falls well within this range and does not require circuit redesign.

Q: Is the LTW-2S3D7 available in the same packaging as the original part?

A: The LTW-2S3D7 is supplied in Bulk packaging, while the original 5UWC16.025C-F packaging specification was not provided. Both parts use identical Radial package / case configuration and T-1 3/4 supplier device package designation, ensuring mechanical compatibility.

Q: Why is the original 5UWC16.025C-F marked as obsolete?

A: Product obsolescence is determined by the manufacturer. The 5UWC16.025C-F is no longer in active production. The LTW-2S3D7 from Lite-On Inc. is currently in active production with substantial inventory availability (16640 units), making it the appropriate substitute for new designs and ongoing production support.