DS2E-ML-DC3V Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The DS2E-ML-DC3V is a general purpose relay manufactured by Panasonic Electric Works, configured as a DPDT (2 Form C) contact arrangement with 2A contact rating and 3VDC coil voltage. This through-hole mounted relay is designed for applications requiring dual-pole, dual-throw switching functionality at low DC voltage levels.

The DS2E-ML-DC3V is classified as obsolete. Identifying equivalent substitute parts is necessary to maintain design continuity, ensure supply chain availability, and support ongoing production or maintenance requirements for systems utilizing this relay.

Substiute Parts

DS2E-ML-DC3V

Panasonic Electric WorksIn Stock: 780DS2E-ML-DC3V Datasheet

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V23079C1108B301

TE Connectivity Potter & Brumfield RelaysIn Stock: 10875V23079C1108B301 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the DS2E-ML-DC3V are identified based on strict equivalence of the following critical parameters:

• Coil Voltage: 3VDC (exact match required)
• Contact Form: DPDT (2 Form C) (exact match required)
• Contact Rating: 2 A (exact match required)
• Switching Voltage: 250VAC, 220VDC - Max (exact match required)
• Mounting Type: Through Hole (exact match required)
• Termination Style: PC Pin (exact match required)
• Coil Type: Latching, Single Coil (exact match required)

The substitute part V23079C1108B301 meets all critical electrical and mechanical parameters required for functional equivalence with the DS2E-ML-DC3V.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The V23079C1108B301 manufactured by TE Connectivity Potter & Brumfield Relays is a functional equivalent to the DS2E-ML-DC3V. Both relays satisfy identical electrical switching requirements and mechanical interface specifications.

The V23079C1108B301 offers the following advantages:

• Active Product Status: Currently in production and widely available, ensuring long-term supply chain continuity compared to the obsolete DS2E-ML-DC3V.
• RoHS Compliance: The V23079C1108B301 is RoHS compliant, meeting current environmental and regulatory standards.
• Extended Operating Temperature Range: The V23079C1108B301 operates across -40°C to 85°C, providing a 15°C upper temperature margin compared to the DS2E-ML-DC3V.
• Improved Switching Performance: The V23079C1108B301 exhibits faster operate and release times (4 ms each) compared to the DS2E-ML-DC3V (10 ms operate, 5 ms release).
• Lower Coil Current: The V23079C1108B301 requires 23.3 mA coil current versus 60 mA for the DS2E-ML-DC3V, reducing power consumption in drive circuits.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the V23079C1108B301 be used as a direct replacement for the DS2E-ML-DC3V?

A: Yes. Both relays share identical coil voltage (3VDC), contact form (DPDT), contact rating (2A), switching voltage (250VAC/220VDC max), mounting type (through hole), and termination style (PC pin). They are functionally equivalent for switching applications.

Q: What are the differences between these two relays?

A: The primary differences are coil current (60 mA vs. 23.3 mA), coil resistance (50 Ohms vs. 128 Ohms), switching speed (10 ms/5 ms vs. 4 ms/4 ms), operating temperature range (-40°C to 70°C vs. -40°C to 85°C), and product status (obsolete vs. active). The V23079C1108B301 offers lower power consumption and faster response times.

Q: Are there packaging differences between these relays?

A: The DS2E-ML-DC3V is supplied in standard packaging, while the V23079C1108B301 is supplied in tube packaging. Both are through-hole mounted with PC pin termination, ensuring compatibility with standard PCB layouts.

Q: Does the lower coil current of the V23079C1108B301 affect circuit design?

A: The lower coil current (23.3 mA vs. 60 mA) of the V23079C1108B301 reduces power dissipation in the relay coil and may allow use of lower-rated drive transistors or gate drivers. Circuit designs must verify that the higher coil resistance (128 Ohms vs. 50 Ohms) and slightly higher must-operate voltage (2.25 VDC vs. 2.1 VDC) remain compatible with existing drive circuits.

Q: Is the V23079C1108B301 suitable for applications requiring the full -40°C to 70°C temperature range?

A: Yes. The V23079C1108B301 operates across -40°C to 85°C, which fully encompasses the -40°C to 70°C range of the DS2E-ML-DC3V.