APE10112 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The APE10112 is a general purpose relay manufactured by Panasonic Electric Works, featuring a SPST-NO (1 Form A) contact configuration with a 12VDC coil and 6A contact rating. This through-hole mounted relay is designed for standard switching applications at 250VAC maximum switching voltage. The APE10112 is classified as obsolete, making identification of active equivalent parts essential for ongoing production and maintenance applications.

Substiute Parts

APE10112

Panasonic Electric WorksIn Stock: 1122APE10112 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 APE10112 based on the following critical parameters:

Coil specifications match exactly: 12VDC coil voltage, 847 Ohms coil resistance, and 14.2 mA coil current (within acceptable tolerance of the original 14 mA specification).

Contact configuration is identical: SPST-NO (1 Form A) contact form with 6A contact rating and 250VAC maximum switching voltage.

Mechanical compatibility is maintained: Through-hole mounting type with PC pin termination style ensures direct board-level replacement.

Thermal performance is equivalent: Both relays operate across the -40°C to 85°C temperature range.

Timing characteristics are preserved: Operate time of 8 ms and release time of 4 ms remain consistent.

The APF10312 represents an active product from the same manufacturer, providing supply continuity for the obsolete APE10112.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The APF10312 is the direct equivalent for APE10112 replacement applications. The substitute maintains functional parity across all critical electrical and mechanical parameters, with the primary distinction being product status: APE10112 is obsolete while APF10312 is active and currently in production.

The APF10312 offers improved regulatory compliance through RoHS certification, which may be required for new designs or updated manufacturing standards. The enhanced contact material composition (Silver Nickel with Gold plating) in the APF10312 provides equivalent or superior performance compared to the Silver Alloy contacts in the original part.

Coil current specification of 14.2 mA in the APF10312 represents a negligible deviation from the 14 mA specification of APE10112 and falls within standard engineering tolerances for relay coil specifications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can APF10312 be used as a direct replacement for APE10112 in existing designs?

A: Yes. The APF10312 maintains identical coil voltage (12VDC), contact configuration (SPST-NO), current rating (6A), switching voltage (250VAC), and mounting type (through-hole PC pin). No circuit modifications are required.

Q: What is the difference in contact material between these relays?

A: APE10112 uses Silver Alloy contacts, while APF10312 uses Silver Nickel with Gold plating. Both materials are suitable for general purpose switching applications at the specified voltage and current ratings.

Q: Are there packaging differences between APE10112 and APF10312?

A: APE10112 packaging is not specified in available documentation. APF10312 is supplied in tube packaging. Verify packaging requirements for your specific procurement and assembly processes.

Q: Does the coil current difference of 0.2 mA affect circuit design?

A: No. The 14.2 mA specification of APF10312 versus 14 mA of APE10112 represents a 1.4% variance, which is within standard relay coil tolerance specifications and does not require circuit redesign.

Q: Is APF10312 RoHS compliant?

A: Yes. APF10312 is RoHS compliant, making it suitable for applications requiring environmental and regulatory compliance. APE10112 RoHS status is not specified.

Q: What is the operating temperature range for both relays?

A: Both APE10112 and APF10312 operate across -40°C to 85°C, providing equivalent thermal performance for industrial and commercial applications.