ELM 2-3MM LED Spacer - Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The ELM 2-3MM is a T1 LED standoff spacer manufactured by Bivar Inc., designed for 3mm LED applications. This component provides mechanical spacing and positioning for T1 LEDs in electronic assemblies. The part is currently in Active product status with ROHS3 compliance and unlimited moisture sensitivity rating (MSL 1). Substitute parts may be required due to supply chain considerations, inventory availability, or design flexibility across equivalent form factors.

Substiute Parts

ELM 2-3MM

Bivar Inc.In Stock: 888ELM 2-3MM Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

LEDM-2-03

Essentra ComponentsIn Stock: 4864LEDM-2-03 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility for the ELM 2-3MM is determined by the following critical parameters:

• LED Type Match: T1 form factor compatibility
• Length Tolerance: 0.118" to 0.120" (3.00mm to 3.05mm)
• Material Composition: PVC construction
• Color: Black
• Electrical/Environmental Compliance: RoHS compliance and MSL 1 rating

The substitute part LEDM-2-03 (Essentra Components) meets all critical substitution criteria. Both parts are T1 LED spacers with PVC construction in black, operating within acceptable length tolerances and maintaining equivalent environmental compliance profiles.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Both the ELM 2-3MM and LEDM-2-03 are active products with RoHS compliance and MSL 1 ratings. The LEDM-2-03 substitute demonstrates equivalent mechanical and environmental specifications within standard manufacturing tolerances for T1 LED spacers. Length variance between parts (0.120" versus 0.118") falls within acceptable mechanical tolerance ranges for this component category. Both parts maintain identical moisture sensitivity and compliance profiles, supporting direct substitution in production applications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can LEDM-2-03 be used as a direct replacement for ELM 2-3MM in all applications? A: Yes. Both parts are T1 LED spacers with identical material (PVC), color (black), and environmental ratings (RoHS compliant, MSL 1). The length difference of 0.002" (0.05mm) is within standard tolerance ranges for LED spacer applications.

Q: What determines if a part qualifies as a substitute? A: Substitution is based on LED type (T1), material composition (PVC), color (black), length tolerance (0.118" to 0.120"), and compliance certifications (RoHS, MSL 1). All parameters must match or fall within specified tolerances.

Q: Are there packaging format differences between these parts? A: Both parts are supplied in bulk packaging, eliminating packaging-related compatibility concerns for assembly operations.

Q: Do environmental compliance ratings differ between these parts? A: Both parts carry equivalent environmental profiles. The ELM 2-3MM is ROHS3 Compliant while LEDM-2-03 is RoHS Compliant. Both maintain MSL 1 (Unlimited) moisture sensitivity ratings.

Q: What inventory considerations apply when selecting between these parts? A: Inventory status is not a substitution criterion. Both parts are active with stock availability. Supply chain selection depends on delivery timeline and sourcing requirements specific to individual procurement scenarios.