LN264CP LED Red Clear Flat Top Through Hole Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The LN264CP is a red LED indication component manufactured by Panasonic Electronic Components, designed for through-hole mounting applications. This discrete 2.2V radial LED features a clear, colorless flat-top lens with a 4.80mm diameter and 0.5mcd brightness rating. The product is classified as obsolete, making identification of functionally equivalent substitute parts essential for ongoing design support and component procurement.

Substiute Parts

LN264CP

Panasonic Electronic ComponentsIn Stock: 906LN264CP Datasheet

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OVLLR8C7

TT Electronics/Optek TechnologyIn Stock: 90670OVLLR8C7 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

The OVLLR8C7 manufactured by TT Electronics/Optek Technology qualifies as a functional substitute for the LN264CP based on the following alignment of critical parameters:

Matching Substitution Criteria:

• Color: Red (both parts)
• Lens Transparency: Clear (both parts)
• Lens Style: Round with Flat Top (both parts)
• Mounting Type: Through Hole (both parts)
• Package / Case: Radial (both parts)
• Moisture Sensitivity Level: 1 (Unlimited) (both parts)
• Forward Voltage Range: 2.0V to 2.2V (compatible operating range)
• Current - Test: 15mA to 20mA (within acceptable tolerance)

Mechanical Compatibility:

• Lens Size: 5mm T-1 3/4 (OVLLR8C7) vs. 4.80mm Dia (LN264CP) — both standard through-hole LED form factors
• Height (Max): 6.80mm (OVLLR8C7) vs. 6.90mm (LN264CP) — compatible with standard PCB layouts

The OVLLR8C7 is an active product with ROHS3 compliance, providing improved regulatory status compared to the obsolete, non-compliant LN264CP.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

For Obsolete Product Replacement: The LN264CP is classified as obsolete. The OVLLR8C7 is an active product with current manufacturing support and improved regulatory compliance (ROHS3 Compliant vs. RoHS non-compliant). This substitute maintains mechanical and electrical compatibility while providing enhanced product lifecycle status.

For Regulatory Compliance: If RoHS3 compliance is required for new designs or product updates, the OVLLR8C7 is the appropriate selection. The OVLLR8C7 also carries REACH Unaffected status, providing additional regulatory clarity.

For Brightness Considerations: The OVLLR8C7 provides 900mcd brightness compared to the LN264CP's 0.5mcd. This increased brightness may require circuit-level current limiting adjustments to maintain equivalent visual intensity in the application. Forward voltage is comparable (2.0V vs. 2.2V), and test current tolerance (20mA vs. 15mA) is within standard design margins.

For Mechanical Fit: Both parts are through-hole radial packages with flat-top lenses and compatible maximum heights (6.80mm vs. 6.90mm). The 5mm lens diameter of the OVLLR8C7 versus the 4.80mm diameter of the LN264CP represents a minor dimensional difference typical of standard LED form factor variations and should not impact PCB layout compatibility.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the OVLLR8C7 directly replace the LN264CP without circuit modifications?

A: The OVLLR8C7 is mechanically and electrically compatible as a through-hole radial red LED with clear flat-top lens. However, the significantly higher brightness rating (900mcd vs. 0.5mcd) may require adjustment of series current-limiting resistors to achieve equivalent visual intensity in the application. Forward voltage is comparable (2.0V vs. 2.2V), allowing operation within the same supply voltage range.

Q: What are the key substitution criteria for this LED category?

A: Substitution is based on color (red), lens transparency (clear), lens style (round with flat top), mounting type (through hole), and package type (radial). Forward voltage range (2.0V to 2.2V) and test current (15mA to 20mA) must remain compatible with circuit design parameters.

Q: Does the 5mm lens size of the OVLLR8C7 differ significantly from the 4.80mm lens of the LN264CP?

A: Both are standard through-hole LED form factors. The 5mm T-1 3/4 package (OVLLR8C7) and 4.80mm diameter package (LN264CP) represent common industry variations. PCB hole sizing and mechanical clearance should be verified for the specific application, but both are compatible with standard through-hole LED mounting practices.

Q: What is the regulatory advantage of the OVLLR8C7 over the LN264CP?

A: The OVLLR8C7 is ROHS3 Compliant and REACH Unaffected, whereas the LN264CP is RoHS non-compliant. For applications subject to RoHS or REACH regulations, the OVLLR8C7 provides compliant component status. Additionally, the OVLLR8C7 is an active product with ongoing manufacturer support, compared to the obsolete status of the LN264CP.

Q: Are there any wavelength differences between these parts?

A: The LN264CP specifies a peak wavelength of 700nm. The OVLLR8C7 specifies a dominant wavelength of 623nm. Both are red LEDs within the visible spectrum. The wavelength difference reflects typical manufacturing variations in red LED color characteristics and should not impact functional compatibility in standard indication applications.