HEDS-5645#C13 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The HEDS-5645#C13 is an optical rotary encoder manufactured by Broadcom Limited, designed for applications requiring 100 pulses per revolution with quadrature output and index signal. This encoder features an 8mm open center actuator, vertical orientation, and chassis mount configuration suitable for motor and industrial control applications.

The HEDS-5645#C13 carries an obsolete product status. Identifying equivalent substitute parts is necessary to ensure continued availability for maintenance, repair, and new production requirements where this encoder specification remains functionally appropriate.

Substiute Parts

HEDS-5645#C13

Broadcom LimitedIn Stock: 1645HEDS-5645#C13 Datasheet

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HEDS-5540#C13

Broadcom LimitedIn Stock: 743HEDS-5540#C13 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the HEDS-5645#C13 are identified based on strict equivalence across the following critical parameters:

• Encoder Type: Optical
• Output Type: Quadrature with Index (Incremental)
• Pulses per Revolution: 100
• Supply Voltage: 5V
• Actuator Type: 8mm Open Center
• Mounting Type: Chassis Mount, Motors
• Orientation: Vertical
• Termination Style: Terminal Pins

The HEDS-5540#C13 meets all these criteria and is classified as a manufacturer-recommended substitute. This part maintains functional and mechanical compatibility while offering active product status and improved availability.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The HEDS-5540#C13 is the designated manufacturer-recommended substitute for the obsolete HEDS-5645#C13. Both encoders share identical electrical and mechanical specifications across all critical parameters. The HEDS-5540#C13 offers the advantage of active product status, ensuring continued manufacturing support and supply chain availability.

Both parts maintain equivalent compliance profiles, including REACH Unaffected status and EAR99 ECCN classification. The HEDS-5540#C13 carries RoHS3 compliance certification, providing additional regulatory alignment for new designs and production environments.

Selection between these parts should be based on application requirements and supply chain considerations. The HEDS-5540#C13 is the preferred choice for new applications and ongoing production due to its active status.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Are the HEDS-5645#C13 and HEDS-5540#C13 electrically interchangeable?

A: Yes. Both encoders provide identical electrical specifications: 5V supply voltage, 100 pulses per revolution, quadrature output with index signal, and terminal pin termination. They are electrically interchangeable in applications designed for either part number.

Q: Are these encoders mechanically compatible?

A: Yes. Both encoders feature identical mechanical specifications: 8mm open center actuator, vertical orientation, and chassis mount configuration. They are mechanically compatible for direct substitution in existing mechanical assemblies.

Q: Why is the HEDS-5645#C13 listed as obsolete?

A: The HEDS-5645#C13 has reached end-of-life status in the manufacturer's product portfolio. The HEDS-5540#C13 represents the active continuation of this encoder specification within the HEDS series.

Q: What is the difference between HEDS-5645#C13 and HEDS-5540#C13?

A: The encoders are functionally and mechanically identical across all specified parameters. The primary difference is product status: HEDS-5645#C13 is obsolete, while HEDS-5540#C13 is active. The HEDS-5540#C13 also carries RoHS3 compliance certification.

Q: Can I use HEDS-5540#C13 as a direct replacement in existing designs?

A: Yes. The HEDS-5540#C13 is the manufacturer-recommended substitute and provides direct functional and mechanical compatibility with the HEDS-5645#C13.

Q: Are there any compliance differences between these parts?

A: Both parts maintain REACH Unaffected status and EAR99 ECCN classification. The HEDS-5540#C13 includes RoHS3 compliance certification, which may be relevant for applications subject to RoHS requirements.