MPC3YCW12.0 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The MPC3YCW12.0 is a yellow LED panel indicator with a clear lens, designed for 2V applications with 30mA maximum current. This component features a 20° viewing angle and 40mcd brightness rating, housed in a standard 3mm T-1 package with 12-inch wire leads. The product is currently listed as obsolete, making identification of suitable substitute components essential for design continuity and ongoing system support.

Substiute Parts

MPC3YCW12.0

Bivar Inc.In Stock: 1050MPC3YCW12.0 Datasheet

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MPC3YDW12.0

Bivar Inc.In Stock: 1057MPC3YDW12.0 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the MPC3YCW12.0 is governed by strict electrical and mechanical compatibility requirements. All substitute components must maintain the following core parameters:

• Electrical Compatibility: Voltage rating (2V) and maximum current (30mA)
• Mechanical Compatibility: Panel cutout dimensions (0.24" / 6.10mm), lens size (3mm, T-1), and termination style (Wire Leads - 12")
• Optical Compatibility: Lamp color (yellow) and peak wavelength (590nm)

The MPC3YDW12.0 qualifies as a direct substitute based on these core parameters. While it differs in lens transparency (diffused vs. clear) and viewing angle (35° vs. 20°), these characteristics remain within acceptable substitution parameters for yellow LED panel indicators sharing identical electrical ratings, mechanical form factors, and wavelength specifications.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The MPC3YDW12.0 serves as a functional substitute for the obsolete MPC3YCW12.0. Both components share identical electrical specifications (2V, 30mA), mechanical form factor (3mm T-1, 12-inch wire leads, 0.24" panel cutout), and optical wavelength (590nm yellow).

Key differences in optical performance exist: the substitute features a diffused lens versus a clear lens, resulting in a wider viewing angle (35° vs. 20°) and reduced peak brightness (20mcd vs. 40mcd). These optical differences must be evaluated within the context of the specific application's visibility requirements and viewing angle specifications.

The MPC3YDW12.0 is currently in active production with full RoHS3 compliance certification, ensuring long-term availability and regulatory alignment. Component inventory shows 1,016 units of the substitute in stock, supporting immediate procurement for design transitions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can MPC3YDW12.0 replace MPC3YCW12.0 in existing designs?

A: Yes, the MPC3YDW12.0 is electrically and mechanically compatible with the MPC3YCW12.0. Both operate at 2V with 30mA maximum current and share identical panel cutout dimensions (0.24" / 6.10mm) and wire lead lengths (12 inches). The primary design consideration is the optical difference: MPC3YDW12.0 provides a wider viewing angle (35°) and lower brightness (20mcd) due to its diffused yellow lens.

Q: What is the primary optical difference between these components?

A: The MPC3YCW12.0 features a clear lens providing focused light output (20° viewing angle, 40mcd). The MPC3YDW12.0 features a diffused lens providing dispersed light output (35° viewing angle, 20mcd). Applications requiring concentrated brightness in a narrow field should account for the 50% reduction in peak intensity.

Q: Are the panel cutout dimensions identical?

A: Yes. Both MPC3YCW12.0 and MPC3YDW12.0 require identical panel cutout dimensions of 0.24 inches (6.10mm), allowing direct mechanical interchangeability without panel modifications.

Q: What are the termination specifications for both components?

A: Both components utilize wire lead termination with 12-inch (304.80mm) length. No additional adapters or modifications are required for direct substitution in wire lead-based assembly methods.

Q: Is the MPC3YDW12.0 compliant with current regulations?

A: Yes, the MPC3YDW12.0 is RoHS3 compliant and carries an obsolescence status of "Active," ensuring ongoing availability and regulatory alignment with current environmental standards.