MPC5RTW12.0 LED Panel Indicator - Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The MPC5RTW12.0 is a red LED panel indicator manufactured by Bivar Inc., designed for applications requiring visual status indication in control panels and instrumentation. This component features a clear lens with 35° viewing angle, 2.1V forward voltage, and 20mA maximum current rating, with 12-inch wire leads for direct panel mounting through a 0.32-inch round cutout.

The MPC5RTW12.0 is classified as obsolete. Identifying equivalent substitute parts is necessary to maintain design continuity, ensure supply chain availability, and support ongoing production or maintenance requirements for systems utilizing this component.

Substiute Parts

MPC5RTW12.0

Bivar Inc.In Stock: 808MPC5RTW12.0 Datasheet

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MPC5RDW12.0

Bivar Inc.In Stock: 1491MPC5RDW12.0 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the MPC5RTW12.0 must maintain compatibility across the following critical parameters:

Electrical Compatibility: Forward voltage (2.1V) and maximum current rating (20mA) must remain identical to ensure proper operation within existing circuit designs without modification to current-limiting resistors or power supply specifications.

Mechanical Compatibility: Lens size (5mm, T-1 3/4), panel cutout shape (round), and panel cutout dimensions (0.32 inch / 8.13mm) must be identical to ensure physical fit within existing panel assemblies. Termination style (wire leads - 12 inches) must match to support existing wiring and assembly procedures.

Optical Compatibility: Lamp color (red) and lens color (red) must remain constant for functional consistency. Peak wavelength (700nm) and millicandela rating (2mcd) define the light output characteristics required by the application.

Environmental Compatibility: Moisture sensitivity level (MSL 1 - Unlimited) establishes storage and handling requirements that substitute parts must meet or exceed.

Variations in lens transparency (clear versus diffused) and viewing angle (35° versus 45°) represent allowable substitution parameters when the application permits modified light distribution characteristics. These optical variations do not affect electrical operation or mechanical fit.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The MPC5RDW12.0 serves as a direct electrical and mechanical substitute for the obsolete MPC5RTW12.0. Both components are manufactured by Bivar Inc. within the MPC5 series and share identical electrical ratings (2.1V forward voltage, 20mA maximum current), mechanical dimensions (5mm T-1 3/4 lens, 0.32-inch round panel cutout, 12-inch wire leads), and optical output (700nm peak wavelength, 2mcd brightness).

The MPC5RDW12.0 is classified as active product status, ensuring ongoing availability and supply chain support. This substitute incorporates diffused lens transparency and 45° viewing angle compared to the clear lens and 35° viewing angle of the original part. These optical characteristics modifications do not affect electrical circuit operation or mechanical panel integration.

Both components maintain identical moisture sensitivity level (MSL 1 - Unlimited) and share the same ECCN (EAR99) and HTSUS (8541.41.0000) classifications, supporting regulatory and compliance requirements.

Selection of the MPC5RDW12.0 as a replacement for the MPC5RTW12.0 is supported by product status transition from obsolete to active, maintained electrical compatibility, and preserved mechanical fit within existing panel assemblies.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the MPC5RDW12.0 replace the MPC5RTW12.0 in existing circuit designs without modification?

A: Yes. Both components share identical forward voltage (2.1V) and maximum current (20mA) specifications. Existing current-limiting resistor values and power supply configurations require no adjustment. Direct substitution is electrically compatible.

Q: What is the difference between clear and diffused lens transparency?

A: Clear lens transparency provides direct light transmission with minimal scattering, producing a focused light beam. Diffused lens transparency scatters light across a broader area, reducing peak intensity but improving visibility from off-axis viewing positions. The MPC5RDW12.0 diffused lens may provide improved visibility in applications where viewing angle is not restricted to the original 35° specification.

Q: Does the 45° viewing angle of the MPC5RDW12.0 affect compatibility with the original 35° specification?

A: The wider 45° viewing angle of the MPC5RDW12.0 represents an expansion of the original optical performance envelope. Applications designed for 35° viewing angle will function with the 45° substitute. Applications requiring restricted viewing angle may experience unintended visibility from off-axis positions.

Q: Are the mechanical dimensions identical between both parts?

A: Yes. Both the MPC5RTW12.0 and MPC5RDW12.0 feature identical lens size (5mm, T-1 3/4), panel cutout shape (round), panel cutout dimensions (0.32 inch / 8.13mm), and wire lead length (12 inches). Physical panel integration is identical.

Q: What is the inventory status of each part?

A: The MPC5RTW12.0 (obsolete) has 716 pieces in stock. The MPC5RDW12.0 (active) has 1,473 pieces in stock. The active status of the MPC5RDW12.0 supports long-term availability for ongoing production and maintenance applications.

Q: Are both parts RoHS compliant?

A: The MPC5RDW12.0 is specified as ROHS3 compliant. Compliance information for the MPC5RTW12.0 is not provided in the available technical data.

Q: Do both parts share the same moisture sensitivity level?

A: Yes. Both components are rated MSL 1 (Unlimited), indicating no moisture sensitivity restrictions for storage, handling, or shelf life.