C&K MDS002 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The C&K MDS002 is a snap-action SPDT switch rated for 300mA at 30V DC, designed for through-hole, right-angle mounting applications. This component features a straight lever actuator with 50gf operating force and is classified as obsolete. Due to its obsolete status, identifying functionally equivalent active alternatives is essential for design continuity and procurement reliability.

Substiute Parts

MDS002

C&KIn Stock: 749MDS002 Datasheet

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MDS6500AL02LS

C&KIn Stock: 1230MDS6500AL02LS Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

The MDS6500AL02LS qualifies as a direct substitute for the MDS002 based on the following critical parameters:

• Electrical Equivalence: Both parts maintain identical SPDT circuit configuration, 300mA current rating, and 30V DC voltage rating
• Mechanical Compatibility: Both feature straight lever actuators with 50gf operating force and 3.000gf release force, ensuring identical actuation characteristics
• Physical Interface: Both utilize through-hole, right-angle mounting with PC pin termination, allowing direct PCB replacement
• Reliability Metrics: Both specify 30,000 electrical and mechanical life cycles
• Environmental Compliance: Both are MSL 1 rated and RoHS compliant

The primary distinction is product status: MDS002 is obsolete while MDS6500AL02LS is active, with expanded operating temperature range (-25°C to 70°C versus -10°C to 60°C).

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The MDS6500AL02LS is the direct replacement for the obsolete MDS002. Selection is based on:

• Functional Equivalence: Identical electrical and mechanical specifications ensure drop-in compatibility
• Active Product Status: MDS6500AL02LS maintains current manufacturing and supply chain support
• Enhanced Compliance: ROHS3 certification provides updated regulatory alignment
• Extended Operating Range: The wider temperature specification (-25°C to 70°C) accommodates broader application environments
• Regulatory Continuity: Both parts maintain REACH unaffected status and equivalent environmental classifications

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can MDS6500AL02LS replace MDS002 in existing designs? A: Yes. Both parts share identical SPDT circuit configuration, current/voltage ratings, actuator force characteristics, and through-hole right-angle mounting interface. Direct PCB substitution is supported.

Q: What is the primary difference between these parts? A: MDS002 is obsolete; MDS6500AL02LS is active production. MDS6500AL02LS offers expanded operating temperature range (-25°C to 70°C versus -10°C to 60°C) and updated ROHS3 compliance.

Q: Are the mechanical dimensions identical? A: Both parts feature identical actuator type (straight lever), operating force (50gf), and release force (3.000gf). MDS6500AL02LS provides additional mechanical specifications: 0.264" operating position, 0.071" pretravel, and 0.011" overtravel.

Q: What packaging is available? A: MDS002 is supplied in standard packaging; MDS6500AL02LS is available in bulk packaging.

Q: Are both parts RoHS compliant? A: Yes. MDS002 is RoHS compliant; MDS6500AL02LS is ROHS3 compliant, representing updated regulatory alignment.