LS95C2D-T Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The LS95C2D-T is a tactile switch manufactured by Citizen, classified as SPST-NO (Single Pole Single Throw - Normally Open) with a contact rating of 0.02A at 12VDC. This surface mount component features top actuation and is used in applications requiring momentary switching functionality. The product is currently listed as obsolete, necessitating the identification of alternative components that maintain functional compatibility while potentially offering enhanced features or improved availability.

Substiute Parts

LS95C2D-T

CitizenIn Stock: 1149LS95C2D-T Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

EVP-BB2A9B000

Panasonic Electronic ComponentsIn Stock: 52906EVP-BB2A9B000 Datasheet

DirectRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the LS95C2D-T is based on maintaining critical electrical and mechanical compatibility. The primary substitute identified is the EVP-BB2A9B000 from Panasonic Electronic Components. Substitution is valid when the following parameters are equivalent or superior:

• Circuit Configuration: Both parts are SPST-NO circuits with identical switch function (Off-Mom momentary operation)
• Contact Rating: The substitute supports 0.02A @ 15VDC, which exceeds the original 0.02A @ 12VDC specification, ensuring electrical compatibility in applications designed for the original part
• Mounting Method: Both components use surface mount technology with top actuation, allowing direct PCB placement compatibility
• Mechanical Characteristics: Operating force (160gf) and mechanical life (500,000 cycles) are identical between both parts
• Physical Footprint: Actuator height and outline dimensions are within practical tolerance for standard PCB layouts
• Regulatory Compliance: Both parts maintain RoHS compliance and MSL 1 ratings, ensuring manufacturing and storage compatibility

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Primary Substitute: EVP-BB2A9B000 (Panasonic Electronic Components)

The EVP-BB2A9B000 is the qualified substitute for the obsolete LS95C2D-T. Selection of this substitute is supported by:

• Active Product Status: The EVP-BB2A9B000 maintains active production status with documented inventory availability (52,857 pieces), ensuring supply chain continuity for new designs and production runs
• Enhanced Compliance: The substitute achieves ROHS3 compliance, representing the current regulatory standard, compared to the original RoHS Compliant designation
• Electrical Equivalence: The substitute's 15VDC contact rating exceeds the original 12VDC specification without imposing additional circuit design constraints for applications operating at or below 12VDC
• Regulatory Certifications: Both components maintain MSL 1 ratings and REACH unaffected status, ensuring manufacturing and environmental compliance consistency
• Mechanical Compatibility: Operating force and mechanical life specifications remain identical, preserving switch actuation characteristics and component longevity across design generations

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the EVP-BB2A9B000 directly replace the LS95C2D-T in existing designs? A: The EVP-BB2A9B000 provides functional equivalence for applications designed around the LS95C2D-T. Both components share identical circuit configuration (SPST-NO), switch function (Off-Mom momentary), operating force (160gf), and mechanical life (500,000 cycles). The substitute's higher voltage rating (15VDC vs. 12VDC) does not impose constraints on circuits operating at the original specification.

Q: What are the packaging differences between these parts? A: The LS95C2D-T uses SMD Tab termination, while the EVP-BB2A9B000 uses Gull Wing termination. The EVP-BB2A9B000 is available in Tape & Reel packaging format, supporting high-volume manufacturing processes.

Q: How do the physical dimensions compare? A: The actuator height is virtually identical (0.55mm vs. 0.53mm), and both components maintain top actuation orientation. The EVP-BB2A9B000 outline is slightly smaller (2.60mm x 1.60mm vs. 2.80mm x 1.75mm), which does not preclude PCB layout compatibility in most applications.

Q: Does the EVP-BB2A9B000 offer improved environmental protection? A: The EVP-BB2A9B000 includes IP67 ingress protection (Dust Tight, Waterproof), providing enhanced sealing characteristics compared to the original component specification, which does not specify ingress protection.

Q: Are there supply chain advantages to using the EVP-BB2A9B000? A: The EVP-BB2A9B000 maintains active production status with substantial documented inventory (52,857 pieces), compared to the obsolete status of the LS95C2D-T. This ensures long-term component availability and stable pricing for ongoing production requirements.