ELM 5-520 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The ELM 5-520 is a T1 LED standoff manufactured by Bivar Inc., designed for vertical mounting applications with a 0.520" (13.21mm) length. This component is constructed from black PVC material and accommodates 3MM LED configurations with 2-lead connections. The part maintains Active product status and is ROHS3 compliant, making it suitable for current production environments. Substitute parts are identified to address inventory availability, lead time constraints, or specific application requirements where dimensional or performance variations are acceptable within engineering tolerances.

Substiute Parts

ELM 5-520

Bivar Inc.In Stock: 1210ELM 5-520 Datasheet

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ELM 2-500

Bivar Inc.In Stock: 4576ELM 2-500 Datasheet

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ELM 2-510

Bivar Inc.In Stock: 1857ELM 2-510 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the ELM 5-520 are identified based on the following critical parameters that determine functional compatibility:

Primary Substitution Criteria:

• LED Type: T1 (consistent across all substitutes)
• Material: PVC (consistent across all substitutes)
• Color: Black (consistent across all substitutes)
• Lead Configuration: 2LD (consistent across all substitutes)
• Mounting Style: Vertical (consistent across all substitutes)
• Manufacturer: Bivar Inc. (consistent across all substitutes)

Variable Parameter:

• Length: The ELM 5-520 operates at 0.520" (13.21mm). Substitute parts vary in length within the range of 0.500" to 0.510", representing dimensional variations of ±0.010" to ±0.020" from the primary specification.

All substitute parts maintain identical RoHS3 compliance, MSL rating, and Active product status, ensuring regulatory and environmental consistency with the primary part.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

ELM 2-510 Selection Criteria: The ELM 2-510 operates at 0.510" (12.95mm), representing a 0.010" (0.26mm) reduction from the ELM 5-520 specification. This part maintains full ROHS3 compliance and Active product status. Selection of this substitute is appropriate where dimensional tolerance of ±0.010" is acceptable within the application assembly. Current inventory availability is 1,846 pieces.

ELM 2-500 Selection Criteria: The ELM 2-500 operates at 0.500" (12.70mm), representing a 0.020" (0.51mm) reduction from the ELM 5-520 specification. This part maintains full ROHS3 compliance and Active product status. Selection of this substitute is appropriate where dimensional tolerance of ±0.020" is acceptable within the application assembly. Current inventory availability is 4,519 pieces.

All substitute parts are manufactured by Bivar Inc. and share identical electrical and mechanical characteristics with the primary part except for the specified length variations. Selection between substitutes depends on the application's tolerance requirements for standoff height and available inventory constraints.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is the primary difference between the ELM 5-520 and its substitutes? A: The primary difference is length. The ELM 5-520 measures 0.520" (13.21mm), while the ELM 2-510 measures 0.510" (12.95mm) and the ELM 2-500 measures 0.500" (12.70mm). All other parameters—LED type, material, color, lead configuration, and mounting style—remain identical.

Q: Are all substitute parts ROHS3 compliant? A: Yes. The ELM 5-520, ELM 2-510, and ELM 2-500 are all ROHS3 compliant with identical Moisture Sensitivity Level ratings of 1 (Unlimited).

Q: Can the ELM 2-510 and ELM 2-500 be used interchangeably with the ELM 5-520? A: Interchangeability depends on the application's tolerance requirements for standoff height. The dimensional variations of 0.010" and 0.020" respectively must be evaluated against the specific assembly requirements.

Q: What is the inventory status of each part? A: ELM 5-520 has 1,146 pieces in stock, ELM 2-510 has 1,846 pieces in stock, and ELM 2-500 has 4,519 pieces in stock.

Q: Do all parts use the same packaging format? A: Yes. The ELM 5-520, ELM 2-510, and ELM 2-500 are all supplied in Bag packaging.

Q: Are there any differences in the lead configuration between these parts? A: No. All three parts feature identical 2-lead (2LD) configurations for T1 LED applications.