ALFD248602DN-S Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The ALFD248602DN-S is a 30mm illuminated pushbutton switch manufactured by IDEC, classified as a pushbutton switch component. This part is currently listed as obsolete, making identification of equivalent and substitute parts essential for ongoing maintenance, repair, and system continuity in applications requiring this specific form factor and electrical configuration.

Substiute Parts

ALFD248602DN-S

IDECIn Stock: 980ALFD248602DN-S Datasheet

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ALFD248602DNUS

IDECIn Stock: 724ALFD248602DNUS Datasheet

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Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

The substitute part ALFD248602DNUS is classified as a direct equivalent based on the following criteria:

• Manufacturer Consistency: Both parts are manufactured by IDEC, ensuring design and performance alignment
• Base Product Number: Both parts share the base product number ALFD248602, indicating they are variants within the same product family
• Electrical Classification: Both are 30mm pushbutton switches with identical functional classification
• Compliance Standards: Both maintain ROHS3 compliance and identical MSL rating of 1 (Unlimited)
• Trade Classification: Both share identical ECCN (EAR99) and HTSUS (8536.50.9035) codes, confirming regulatory equivalence

The primary distinction is product status: the main part is obsolete while the substitute is active, with packaging differentiation (bulk packaging for the substitute variant).

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Engineering Selection Recommendations

The ALFD248602DNUS is the direct active equivalent for the obsolete ALFD248602DN-S. Selection is based on:

• Product Status Alignment: The substitute part maintains active production status, ensuring availability and supply chain continuity
• Regulatory Compliance: Both parts maintain identical ROHS3 compliance certification and MSL ratings, confirming environmental and reliability standards equivalence
• Manufacturer Consistency: IDEC manufacturing ensures design specifications and performance characteristics remain consistent across both variants
• Trade Compliance: Identical ECCN and HTSUS classifications confirm regulatory and customs documentation compatibility

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can ALFD248602DNUS be used as a direct replacement for ALFD248602DN-S?

A: Yes. Both parts share the same base product number (ALFD248602), are manufactured by IDEC, and maintain identical electrical classification, RoHS compliance, and MSL ratings. The substitute is the active production variant of the obsolete main part.

Q: What is the difference between the packaging specifications?

A: ALFD248602DN-S uses standard packaging, while ALFD248602DNUS is supplied in bulk packaging. Packaging format does not affect component functionality or electrical performance.

Q: Are the compliance certifications identical?

A: Yes. Both parts maintain ROHS3 compliance, EAR99 ECCN classification, and identical HTSUS code (8536.50.9035). MSL ratings are identical at Level 1 (Unlimited).

Q: Why is the main part listed as obsolete?

A: ALFD248602DN-S is no longer in active production. ALFD248602DNUS is the current active production variant and serves as the direct replacement for applications requiring this 30mm pushbutton switch configuration.