APE10012 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The APE10012 is a general purpose relay manufactured by Panasonic Electric Works, featuring SPST-NO (1 Form A) contact configuration with 12VDC coil voltage and 6A contact rating. This through-hole mounted relay is designed for standard switching applications at 250VAC maximum switching voltage.

The APE10012 is classified as obsolete. Locating active production alternatives is necessary to ensure long-term component availability and supply chain continuity for new designs and production runs.

Substiute Parts

APE10012

Panasonic Electric WorksIn Stock: 738APE10012 Datasheet

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APF10312

Panasonic Electric WorksIn Stock: 2164APF10312 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

The APF10312 qualifies as a direct substitute for the APE10012 based on the following critical parameters:

• Identical coil voltage: 12VDC
• Identical contact form: SPST-NO (1 Form A)
• Identical contact rating: 6 A
• Identical switching voltage: 250VAC - Max
• Identical mounting type: Through Hole
• Identical termination style: PC Pin
• Identical operating temperature range: -40°C ~ 85°C
• Identical coil resistance: 847 Ohms
• Identical coil type: Non Latching

The APF10312 is manufactured by the same supplier (Panasonic Electric Works) and maintains functional and electrical equivalence to the obsolete APE10012. The APF10312 is currently in active production status with higher inventory availability.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The APF10312 is the recommended substitute for the obsolete APE10012. Both relays share identical electrical and mechanical specifications across all critical switching parameters. The APF10312 is currently in active production status, ensuring reliable supply chain access and long-term availability.

The APF10312 carries RoHS Compliant certification, meeting current environmental and regulatory standards. Both parts maintain the same ECCN and HTSUS classifications, confirming regulatory equivalence.

Minor variations in coil current (14 mA vs. 14.2 mA) and must-operate voltage (7.92 VDC vs. 8.4 VDC) fall within acceptable engineering tolerances for general purpose relay applications and do not affect functional compatibility in standard switching circuits.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can APF10312 directly replace APE10012 in existing designs?

A: Yes. The APF10312 maintains identical coil voltage, contact configuration, current rating, switching voltage, mounting type, and termination style. Both relays operate within the same temperature range and timing specifications.

Q: What is the difference in contact material between the two parts?

A: The APE10012 uses Silver Alloy contacts, while the APF10312 uses Silver Nickel (AgNi) and Gold (Au) contact materials. Both materials are suitable for general purpose switching applications at the specified voltage and current ratings.

Q: Are there packaging differences between APE10012 and APF10312?

A: The APE10012 is supplied with standard packaging, while the APF10312 is supplied in Tube packaging. Both maintain identical through-hole PC pin termination for PCB mounting.

Q: Why is the must-operate voltage different between the two parts?

A: The APE10012 requires 7.92 VDC minimum to operate, while the APF10312 requires 8.4 VDC minimum. This difference reflects manufacturing variations within acceptable relay design tolerances and does not affect performance in standard 12VDC applications.

Q: Is APF10312 RoHS compliant?

A: Yes. The APF10312 is RoHS Compliant. The APE10012 compliance status is not specified in available documentation.