H201CGD LED Circuit Board Indicator - Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The H201CGD is an active LED circuit board indicator manufactured by Bivar Inc., designed for applications requiring dual-level green illumination in compact form factors. This component is a 3mm, T-1 through-hole LED with diffused lens characteristics, operating at 2.1V and 20mA. The part is ROHS3 compliant and carries unlimited moisture sensitivity rating (MSL 1).

Substitute parts are identified when equivalent electrical performance and mechanical compatibility can be maintained across different manufacturers while preserving core functional parameters such as color, configuration, current rating, and lens size.

Substiute Parts

H201CGD

Bivar Inc.In Stock: 927H201CGD Datasheet

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SSF-LXH2103GGD/4

Lumex Opto/Components Inc.In Stock: 47413SSF-LXH2103GGD/4 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the H201CGD are identified based on the following critical parameters that determine functional and mechanical compatibility:

Primary Compatibility Criteria:

• Color: Green (x 2) dual-level configuration
• Lens Size: 3mm, T-1 form factor
• Current Rating: 20mA nominal operation
• Configuration: 2 High bi-level arrangement
• Lens Type: Diffused optical characteristics

Allowable Parameter Variations:

• Voltage Rating: ±0.1V tolerance (2.1V ± 0.1V = 2.0V to 2.2V acceptable range)
• Wavelength - Peak: ±3nm tolerance (568nm ± 3nm = 565nm to 571nm acceptable range)
• Millicandela Rating: ±5mcd tolerance (25mcd ± 5mcd = 20mcd to 30mcd acceptable range)
• Viewing Angle: ±20° tolerance (40° ± 20° = 20° to 60° acceptable range)
• Mounting Type: Through-hole variants (straight or right-angle)
• Packaging: Tray or bulk formats
• Lens Finish: Diffused or diffused/tinted variants

Compliance Requirements:

• RoHS3 compliance maintained
• MSL 1 (Unlimited) rating maintained
• Active product status

The substitute part SSF-LXH2103GGD/4 from Lumex Opto/Components Inc. meets all primary compatibility criteria and operates within allowable parameter variations.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

H201CGD Selection Criteria:

• Standard through-hole mounting orientation required
• Straight-lead configuration preferred
• Tray packaging format specified
• Exact 2.1V forward voltage requirement
• 25mcd luminous intensity specification

SSF-LXH2103GGD/4 Selection Criteria:

• Right-angle mounting orientation required
• Higher luminous intensity (30mcd) acceptable
• Bulk packaging format acceptable
• Slightly elevated forward voltage (2.2V) acceptable
• Wider viewing angle (60°) acceptable
• Tinted lens finish acceptable

Both parts maintain ROHS3 compliance and active product status. Selection between these components depends on specific mounting geometry requirements and packaging format availability. The SSF-LXH2103GGD/4 offers higher brightness and wider viewing angle characteristics within the allowable parameter tolerance range.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can SSF-LXH2103GGD/4 directly replace H201CGD in existing circuit board designs?

A: Direct replacement depends on mounting orientation. The H201CGD features straight-lead through-hole mounting, while SSF-LXH2103GGD/4 is configured for right-angle mounting. PCB footprint and lead orientation must be verified before substitution. Both components use identical 3mm, T-1 lens packages and operate at compatible voltage and current ratings.

Q: What is the significance of the voltage difference (2.1V vs. 2.2V)?

A: The 0.1V difference falls within standard LED forward voltage tolerance for green LEDs. Both components operate within the same circuit design parameters when current-limiting resistors are properly calculated. The voltage difference does not affect functional compatibility in standard indicator applications.

Q: How do the optical characteristics compare?

A: The H201CGD provides 25mcd at 40° viewing angle with standard diffused lens. The SSF-LXH2103GGD/4 provides 30mcd at 60° viewing angle with diffused/tinted lens. The substitute offers higher brightness and wider light distribution. Peak wavelengths differ by 3nm (568nm vs. 565nm), both within the green spectrum and imperceptible to human vision.

Q: Are packaging differences significant?

A: The H201CGD is supplied in tray packaging; SSF-LXH2103GGD/4 is supplied in bulk packaging. This affects handling, storage, and component counting procedures but does not impact electrical or mechanical performance. Packaging selection depends on assembly line requirements and inventory management practices.

Q: Do both parts meet the same compliance standards?

A: Both H201CGD and SSF-LXH2103GGD/4 are ROHS3 compliant with MSL 1 (Unlimited) rating. Both carry EAR99 ECCN classification and fall under the same HTSUS tariff code (8541.41.0000). Compliance requirements are equivalent for both components.

Q: What mounting considerations apply to the right-angle variant?

A: The SSF-LXH2103GGD/4 right-angle configuration positions the LED perpendicular to the PCB surface, suitable for edge-mounted or vertical indicator applications. The H201CGD straight-lead configuration positions the LED parallel to the PCB surface for standard vertical mounting. PCB layout and mechanical clearance requirements differ between these mounting styles.