ELM 5-325 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The ELM 5-325 is a T1 LED standoff manufactured by Bivar Inc., designed for vertical mounting applications. This component features a black PVC construction with a 0.325" (8.26mm) length and accommodates T1 LED packages with 2 leads. The part maintains Active product status and is RoHS3 compliant with MSL Level 1 rating, indicating unlimited moisture sensitivity tolerance.

Substitute parts are identified when equivalent electrical and mechanical parameters align with the main part specifications, enabling direct replacement in circuit designs where dimensional and functional requirements permit.

Substiute Parts

ELM 5-325

Bivar Inc.In Stock: 1093ELM 5-325 Datasheet

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ELM 2-315

Bivar Inc.In Stock: 7579ELM 2-315 Datasheet

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ELM 2-320

Bivar Inc.In Stock: 26222ELM 2-320 Datasheet

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ELM 4-315

Bivar Inc.In Stock: 4986ELM 4-315 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility for the ELM 5-325 is determined by the following critical parameters:

Primary Matching Criteria:

• LED Type: T1 (all substitutes match)
• Material: Black PVC (all substitutes match)
• Mounting Style: Vertical (all substitutes match)
• Lead Count: 2 Leads (all substitutes match)
• RoHS Compliance: ROHS3 Compliant (all substitutes match)
• MSL Rating: Level 1 (all substitutes match)

Secondary Consideration:

• Length tolerance: Substitutes range from 0.315" (8.00mm) to 0.320" (8.13mm), representing dimensional variations within the ELM series product line. These length variations remain within acceptable mechanical tolerances for T1 LED standoff applications.

All identified substitutes (ELM 2-315, ELM 2-320, ELM 4-315) maintain identical electrical and material specifications while differing only in series designation and minor length variations.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

All substitute parts maintain Active product status and full RoHS3 compliance, ensuring regulatory alignment with the ELM 5-325. Selection between the main part and substitutes depends on specific mechanical clearance requirements within the application circuit board layout.

ELM 2-320 offers the closest dimensional match to the ELM 5-325, with a length differential of only 0.005" (0.13mm), and maintains the highest inventory availability at 26,182 pieces.

ELM 2-315 and ELM 4-315 both feature 0.315" (8.00mm) length, representing a 0.010" (0.26mm) reduction from the main part. These options are suitable for applications requiring reduced standoff height.

All substitutes are manufactured by Bivar Inc. and share identical electrical performance characteristics, material composition, and environmental compliance ratings with the ELM 5-325.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What determines if a part can substitute for the ELM 5-325?

A: Substitution eligibility requires matching LED type (T1), material (black PVC), mounting orientation (vertical), lead count (2), RoHS compliance (ROHS3), and MSL rating (Level 1). Length variations within the ELM series are acceptable provided circuit board mechanical constraints permit the dimensional difference.

Q: What is the maximum length difference between the ELM 5-325 and its substitutes?

A: The ELM 5-325 measures 0.325" (8.26mm). The ELM 2-315 and ELM 4-315 measure 0.315" (8.00mm), representing a 0.010" (0.26mm) reduction. The ELM 2-320 measures 0.320" (8.13mm), representing a 0.005" (0.13mm) reduction.

Q: Are all substitute parts RoHS3 compliant?

A: Yes. The ELM 5-325 and all identified substitutes (ELM 2-315, ELM 2-320, ELM 4-315) are RoHS3 compliant with MSL Level 1 rating.

Q: What is the difference between ELM 2 and ELM 4 series standoffs?

A: Both series share identical electrical and material specifications for the identified substitutes. The series designation reflects product line organization within the Bivar Inc. portfolio. ELM 2-315 and ELM 4-315 are functionally equivalent despite different series assignments.

Q: Which substitute offers the best inventory availability?

A: ELM 2-320 maintains the highest stock level at 26,182 pieces, followed by ELM 2-315 at 7,562 pieces and ELM 4-315 at 4,972 pieces.

Q: Can substitutes be used interchangeably in all applications?

A: Substitutes are mechanically interchangeable where circuit board layout and component clearance specifications accommodate the length variations. Applications with strict height constraints may require evaluation of the specific dimensional requirements.