Equivalent & Substitute Parts for AM50630C33-A

Part Overview

The AM50630C33-A is a snap-action switch manufactured by Panasonic Electric Works, configured as a SPST-NO (Single Pole Single Throw - Normally Open) device with chassis mount installation. This switch is rated for 6A at 125V AC and features a round pin plunger actuator with quick connect termination. The product is currently obsolete, making identification of suitable substitute components essential for ongoing maintenance, repair, and design continuity in applications requiring equivalent switching functionality.

Substiute Parts

AM50630C33-A

Panasonic Electric WorksIn Stock: 1148AM50630C33-A Datasheet

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831613A6.0

CrouzetIn Stock: 1140831613A6.0 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility for the AM50630C33-A is determined by the following critical parameters:

• Circuit Configuration: Must be SPST-NO to maintain identical electrical behavior
• Switch Function: Must be Off-Mom (momentary action)
• Actuator Type: Must be Round (Pin Plunger) for mechanical compatibility
• Mounting Type: Must be Chassis Mount for installation compatibility
• Termination Style: Must be Quick Connect - 0.187" (4.7mm) for connection compatibility
• Current and Voltage Ratings: Substitute must meet or exceed the 6A @ 125V AC requirement
• Operating Temperature Range: Substitute must encompass or exceed the -25°C to 105°C range

The Crouzet 831613A6.0 satisfies all mandatory substitution criteria. While it provides higher current capacity (16A AC @ 250V) and extended mechanical life (20,000,000 cycles versus 10,000,000 cycles), these represent performance enhancements rather than deviations from the core functional requirements.

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Engineering Selection Recommendations

The Crouzet 831613A6.0 is a direct functional substitute for the obsolete AM50630C33-A. Selection of this substitute is supported by:

• Functional Equivalence: Identical SPST-NO circuit configuration and momentary switch function
• Mechanical Compatibility: Matching round pin plunger actuator, chassis mount installation, and quick connect 0.187" termination
• Performance Enhancement: Higher current capacity (16A AC versus 6A AC) and extended operating temperature range (-20°C to 125°C versus -25°C to 105°C) provide margin for demanding applications
• Active Product Status: The Crouzet component is currently in active production, ensuring long-term availability and supply chain continuity
• Compliance: Both components carry REACH Unaffected and EAR99 ECCN designations; the Crouzet substitute additionally carries RoHS Compliant certification

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the Crouzet 831613A6.0 be used as a direct replacement for the AM50630C33-A in existing applications?

A: Yes. Both components share identical circuit configuration (SPST-NO), switch function (Off-Mom), actuator type (round pin plunger), mounting type (chassis mount), and termination style (quick connect 0.187"). The Crouzet substitute meets or exceeds all electrical and mechanical parameters of the original component.

Q: What are the key differences between these two switches?

A: The primary differences are current and voltage ratings (Crouzet: 16A @ 250V AC versus Panasonic: 6A @ 125V AC), operating temperature range (Crouzet: -20°C to 125°C versus Panasonic: -25°C to 105°C), and mechanical life (Crouzet: 20,000,000 cycles versus Panasonic: 10,000,000 cycles). The Crouzet component provides enhanced performance specifications across all parameters.

Q: Are there any installation considerations when substituting the Crouzet part?

A: No installation modifications are required. Both components use identical chassis mount installation and quick connect 0.187" (4.7mm) termination, ensuring direct mechanical and electrical compatibility without redesign.

Q: Does the higher current rating of the Crouzet substitute affect circuit design?

A: No. The substitute's higher current capacity (16A AC) is a performance enhancement that does not require circuit modification. Applications designed for 6A AC operation will function correctly with the 16A-rated substitute.

Q: What is the compliance status of the substitute component?

A: The Crouzet 831613A6.0 carries REACH Unaffected, EAR99 ECCN, and RoHS Compliant certifications, meeting current regulatory requirements for electronic component distribution and use.