APE30048 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The APE30048 is a general purpose relay manufactured by Panasonic Electric Works, featuring a Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT) contact configuration with a 48VDC coil and 6A contact rating. This through-hole mounted relay is designed for applications requiring reliable switching at 250VAC maximum. The APE30048 is classified as obsolete, making identification of suitable substitute components essential for ongoing system support and new design implementations.

Substiute Parts

APE30048

Panasonic Electric WorksIn Stock: 801APE30048 Datasheet

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APF30348

Panasonic Electric WorksIn Stock: 888APF30348 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

The APF30348 qualifies as a direct substitute for the APE30048 based on the following critical parameters:

Matching Parameters:

• Coil voltage: 48VDC (identical)
• Contact form: SPDT (1 Form C) (identical)
• Contact rating: 6A (identical)
• Maximum switching voltage: 250VAC (identical)
• Mounting type: Through hole (identical)
• Termination style: PC pin (identical)
• Operating temperature range: -40°C ~ 85°C (identical)
• Coil type: Non latching (identical)

Allowable Variations:

• Coil current: APE30048 (5 mA) vs APF30348 (4.5 mA) — lower current consumption is acceptable
• Must operate voltage: APE30348 (33.6 VDC) vs APE30048 (31.68 VDC) — within acceptable operating margin
• Contact material: APF30348 uses Silver Nickel (AgNi) and Gold (Au) coating vs APE30048 Silver Alloy — enhanced contact material provides equivalent or superior performance
• Product status: APF30348 is active production vs APE30048 obsolete — ensures long-term availability

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The APF30348 is the direct substitute for the obsolete APE30048. Selection is based on:

Product Status: The APF30348 is in active production, ensuring availability for replacement and new designs, whereas the APE30048 is obsolete and subject to inventory depletion.

Compliance: The APF30348 is ROHS3 compliant, meeting current environmental and regulatory requirements. Both parts share identical ECCN (EAR99) and HTSUS classifications.

Electrical Compatibility: All critical electrical parameters match or exceed the APE30048 specification. The lower coil current (4.5 mA vs 5 mA) reduces power consumption. The slightly higher must-operate voltage (33.6 VDC vs 31.68 VDC) remains within acceptable system design margins for 48VDC supply circuits.

Contact Performance: The APF30348 employs Silver Nickel with Gold coating, providing enhanced contact reliability and longevity compared to the silver alloy contacts of the APE30048.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the APF30348 be used as a direct replacement for the APE30048 in existing designs?

A: Yes. The APF30348 meets all critical electrical and mechanical specifications of the APE30048. Pin configuration, coil voltage, contact rating, and switching characteristics are identical. Direct substitution is supported without circuit modification.

Q: What is the difference in coil current between these relays?

A: The APE30048 draws 5 mA while the APF30348 draws 4.5 mA. This 0.5 mA reduction represents improved efficiency and lower power dissipation. Both values are compatible with standard 48VDC relay driver circuits.

Q: Are there differences in contact material, and does this affect performance?

A: The APE30048 uses silver alloy contacts, while the APF30348 uses silver nickel with gold coating. The enhanced contact material in the APF30348 provides superior arc resistance, lower contact resistance, and extended contact life. This represents a performance improvement over the original part.

Q: What is the packaging difference?

A: The APE30048 packaging is not specified in available documentation. The APF30348 is supplied in tube packaging, which is standard for through-hole relay distribution and simplifies handling and installation.

Q: Is the APF30348 RoHS compliant?

A: Yes, the APF30348 is ROHS3 compliant. The APE30048 compliance status is not specified. The APF30348 meets current environmental regulations for electronic component manufacturing and distribution.

Q: Will the APF30348 operate reliably at the same temperature range as the APE30048?

A: Yes. Both relays operate across the identical temperature range of -40°C to 85°C, ensuring equivalent thermal performance in all environmental conditions.