APE30160 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The APE30160 is a general purpose relay manufactured by Panasonic Electric Works, featuring a Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT) contact configuration with a 60VDC coil. This through-hole mounted relay is rated for 6A at 250VAC maximum switching voltage and operates across a temperature range of -40°C to 85°C. The part is currently classified as obsolete, making identification of suitable substitute components essential for ongoing system maintenance and new design implementations where equivalent functionality is required.

Substiute Parts

APE30160

Panasonic Electric WorksIn Stock: 957APE30160 Datasheet

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APF30360

Panasonic Electric WorksIn Stock: 769APF30360 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the APE30160 is determined by strict equivalence across the following critical parameters:

• Contact configuration: SPDT (1 Form C)
• Coil voltage: 60VDC
• Contact current rating: 6 A
• Maximum switching voltage: 250VAC
• Mounting type: Through Hole
• Termination style: PC Pin
• Operating temperature range: -40°C ~ 85°C

The APF30360 qualifies as a direct substitute based on matching all critical electrical and mechanical parameters. While the APF30360 represents an active product with enhanced contact material options (Silver Nickel and Gold), it maintains functional equivalence with the obsolete APE30160 across all specified operating conditions.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The APF30360 is the designated substitute for the obsolete APE30160. Both relays are manufactured by Panasonic Electric Works and maintain identical electrical specifications and mechanical form factors. The APF30360 is currently in active production status, ensuring long-term availability and supply chain continuity.

The APF30360 carries RoHS Compliance certification, whereas the APE30160 status is not specified. Both parts are classified under ECCN EAR99 and share the same HTSUS code (8536.41.0020), confirming regulatory equivalence for export and procurement purposes.

Contact material composition differs between the two parts: the APE30160 uses Silver Alloy, while the APF30360 offers Silver Nickel (AgNi) and Gold (Au) contact options. This material enhancement in the APF30360 provides improved contact reliability and corrosion resistance without altering the relay's functional performance or electrical ratings.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the APF30360 directly replace the APE30160 in existing applications?

A: Yes. The APF30360 maintains identical coil voltage (60VDC), contact configuration (SPDT), current rating (6A), switching voltage (250VAC), and operating temperature range (-40°C to 85°C) as the APE30160. Both relays feature through-hole mounting with PC pin termination, enabling direct substitution in PCB designs without modification.

Q: What is the primary reason for substituting the APE30160?

A: The APE30160 is classified as obsolete. The APF30360 is an active product from the same manufacturer, ensuring continued availability, supply chain support, and compliance with current manufacturing standards.

Q: Are there packaging differences between these relays?

A: The APE30160 packaging specification is not defined in available documentation. The APF30360 is supplied in tube packaging. Confirm packaging requirements with your procurement process before finalizing the substitution.

Q: Do the relays have different operating characteristics?

A: No. Both relays share identical coil current (2.9 mA), operate time (8 ms), release time (4 ms), and coil resistance (20.57 kOhms). Operating characteristics are functionally equivalent.

Q: What compliance certifications apply to the APF30360?

A: The APF30360 is RoHS Compliant. Both the APE30160 and APF30360 are classified as REACH Unaffected and carry ECCN EAR99 designation.