Coto Technology 8061-12-111 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Coto Technology 8061-12-111 is a reed relay with SPDT contact form rated for 250 mA at 12VDC coil voltage. This product is classified as Obsolete, making it necessary to identify active equivalent components for continued system support and procurement. The substitute part 8L61-12-111 from the same manufacturer provides functional equivalence with improved product status and availability.

Substiute Parts

8061-12-111

Coto TechnologyIn Stock: 8798061-12-111 Datasheet

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8L61-12-111

Coto TechnologyIn Stock: 10878L61-12-111 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

The 8L61-12-111 is classified as a direct manufacturer substitute for the 8061-12-111 based on equivalence across all critical electrical and mechanical parameters. Substitution eligibility is determined by matching the following parameters:

• Coil Voltage: 12VDC
• Contact Form: SPDT (1 Form C)
• Contact Rating (Current): 250 mA
• Switching Voltage: 100VAC, 100VDC - Max
• Coil Current: 24 mA
• Coil Type: Non Latching
• Features: Diode, Electrostatic Shield
• Termination Style: J Lead
• Mounting Type: Surface Mount
• Operating Temperature Range: -20°C ~ 85°C
• Coil Resistance: 500 Ohms

The 8L61-12-111 represents an updated series (8L) iteration of the original 8000 series design, maintaining full functional and mechanical compatibility while offering Active product status and improved inventory availability.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The 8L61-12-111 is the recommended substitute for the obsolete 8061-12-111. Both components share identical electrical performance and mechanical compatibility across all specified parameters. The 8L61-12-111 provides the following advantages:

• Active product status ensures ongoing availability and manufacturing support
• ROHS3 compliance exceeds the RoHS compliance of the original part
• Identical REACH and ECCN classifications maintain regulatory equivalence
• Improved release time specification (1 ms vs. 1.5 ms) on the substitute enhances response characteristics

Direct substitution is supported without circuit modification or design change when replacing 8061-12-111 with 8L61-12-111 in existing applications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Are these parts electrically interchangeable? A: Yes. The 8L61-12-111 and 8061-12-111 have identical coil voltage, contact ratings, switching voltage, coil current, and resistance specifications. Both are SPDT (1 Form C) reed relays operating across the same temperature range.

Q: What is the key difference between these parts? A: The 8L61-12-111 represents an active product from a newer series (8L) compared to the obsolete 8000 series 8061-12-111. Release time performance is marginally improved on the substitute (1 ms vs. 1.5 ms).

Q: Can the 8L61-12-111 be used as a drop-in replacement? A: Yes. Both components feature identical J Lead termination and Surface Mount packaging, supporting direct board-level substitution without mechanical modification.

Q: Are compliance certifications equivalent? A: Compliance is equivalent with advancement. The 8L61-12-111 carries ROHS3 compliance compared to RoHS compliance on the original. Both maintain REACH Unaffected and EAR99 ECCN classifications.

Q: What is the inventory status? A: The 8061-12-111 (Obsolete) has 852 units in stock. The 8L61-12-111 (Active) has 1048 units in stock, providing improved long-term procurement availability.

Q: Are there any operational differences in speed or timing? A: Both parts share identical operate time (1 ms) and must operate voltage specifications (9.6 VDC). The substitute demonstrates improved release time performance at 1 ms versus 1.5 ms on the original part.