ELM52503BWC Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The ELM52503BWC is a LED Circuit Board Indicator assembly manufactured by Bivar Inc. This component is classified as an obsolete product with unlimited moisture sensitivity level (MSL 1). Due to its obsolete status, identifying equivalent and substitute parts is essential for ongoing system maintenance, repair, and component sourcing. The substitute part ELM52503BWD provides functional continuity while offering active product status and enhanced availability.

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ELM52503BWC

Bivar Inc.In Stock: 1017ELM52503BWC Datasheet

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ELM52503BWD

Bivar Inc.In Stock: 875ELM52503BWD Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

The substitute part ELM52503BWD is classified as an equivalent based on the following substitution criteria:

Manufacturer Alignment: Both parts are manufactured by Bivar Inc., ensuring consistent design standards and quality control protocols.

Base Product Number: Both ELM52503BWC and ELM52503BWD share the base product number ELM52503, indicating they belong to the same product family and series (ELM5).

Functional Category: Both components function as LED Circuit Board Indicators, serving identical applications within electronic assemblies.

Compliance Standards: Both parts carry EAR99 ECCN classification and comply with RoHS3 standards (ELM52503BWD), ensuring regulatory compatibility.

Moisture Sensitivity: Both parts maintain MSL 1 (Unlimited) rating, indicating no moisture sensitivity constraints during storage or handling.

The primary distinction between these parts is product status: ELM52503BWC is obsolete, while ELM52503BWD maintains active production status with current availability.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

For Obsolete Part Replacement: ELM52503BWD is the designated substitute for ELM52503BWC. The substitute maintains identical MSL classification and ECCN coding, ensuring no changes to supply chain documentation or regulatory filings.

Product Status Consideration: ELM52503BWD carries active product status, providing assurance of continued manufacturing support and long-term component availability. This status is critical for systems requiring extended operational lifecycles or future maintenance cycles.

Compliance Verification: ELM52503BWD explicitly declares ROHS3 compliance, providing enhanced environmental and regulatory documentation compared to the obsolete ELM52503BWC.

Packaging and Logistics: ELM52503BWD is supplied in standard Tray packaging, suitable for automated assembly processes and bulk component handling in manufacturing environments.

Inventory Planning: Both parts maintain current stock levels (961 and 768 units respectively), supporting immediate component procurement without extended lead times.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can ELM52503BWD directly replace ELM52503BWC in existing designs?

A: Yes. Both parts share the base product number ELM52503, identical MSL rating, and identical ECCN classification. The substitute is engineered for functional equivalence within the ELM5 series.

Q: What is the primary reason for substitution?

A: ELM52503BWC is classified as obsolete. ELM52503BWD provides active product status with current manufacturing support and guaranteed availability.

Q: Are there differences in regulatory compliance between these parts?

A: Both parts carry EAR99 ECCN classification. ELM52503BWD explicitly declares ROHS3 compliance, providing enhanced environmental documentation.

Q: Does packaging differ between the main part and substitute?

A: ELM52503BWD is supplied in Tray packaging. Packaging specifications for ELM52503BWC were not provided in the technical documentation.

Q: Are moisture sensitivity requirements identical?

A: Yes. Both ELM52503BWC and ELM52503BWD maintain MSL 1 (Unlimited) rating, indicating no moisture sensitivity constraints.

Q: What inventory levels are available for each part?

A: ELM52503BWC: 961 units in stock. ELM52503BWD: 768 units in stock. Both are available as new original components.

Q: Is the manufacturer identical for both parts?

A: Yes. Both parts are manufactured by Bivar Inc., ensuring consistent design standards and quality protocols.