MPR5HC LED Panel Indicator Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The MPR5HC is a red LED panel indicator manufactured by Bivar Inc., designed for panel-mount applications with wire termination. This component features a 625nm wavelength, 50mcd brightness rating, and operates at 2V with a maximum current of 30mA. The MPR5HC is classified as obsolete, necessitating identification of active substitute components that maintain electrical and mechanical compatibility for ongoing production and maintenance applications.

Substiute Parts

MPR5HC

Bivar Inc.In Stock: 695MPR5HC Datasheet

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MPR5HD

Bivar Inc.In Stock: 1201MPR5HD Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the obsolete MPR5HC is based on strict electrical and mechanical compatibility within the MPR5 series. The following parameters determine valid substitution:

Electrical Compatibility Parameters:

• Voltage rating: 2V (identical)
• Maximum current: 30mA (identical)
• Wavelength: 625nm (identical)

Mechanical Compatibility Parameters:

• Panel cutout shape: Round (identical)
• Panel cutout dimensions: 0.32" (8.13mm) (identical)
• Lens size: 5mm, T-1 3/4 (identical)
• Lens style: Round with Domed Top (identical)

Allowable Variations:

• Lens transparency: Clear to Diffused (optical characteristic variation)
• Millicandela rating: 50mcd to 40mcd (brightness variation within acceptable range)
• Viewing angle: 35° to 40° (angular variation within acceptable range)
• Lens color: Colorless to Red (color variation corresponding to transparency change)
• Product status: Obsolete to Active (availability improvement)

The MPR5HD qualifies as a direct substitute based on identical electrical ratings, identical mechanical dimensions, and identical wavelength specification.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Primary Substitute: MPR5HD

The MPR5HD is the direct substitute for the obsolete MPR5HC. Selection is based on the following engineering criteria:

Electrical Equivalence: Both components operate at identical voltage (2V) and current (30mA) specifications with identical wavelength (625nm), ensuring direct electrical compatibility in circuit applications.

Mechanical Equivalence: Both components feature identical panel cutout dimensions (0.32" / 8.13mm), identical lens size (5mm, T-1 3/4), and identical lens style (Round with Domed Top), ensuring direct mechanical compatibility in panel-mount installations.

Compliance Status: The MPR5HD maintains identical ECCN (EAR99) and HTSUS (8541.41.0000) classifications as the MPR5HC. The MPR5HD is RoHS3 Compliant and REACH Unaffected, providing regulatory compliance for current manufacturing standards.

Availability: The MPR5HD is classified as Active with 1157 pieces in stock, compared to the obsolete MPR5HC status, ensuring supply chain continuity.

Optical Variations: The MPR5HD features a diffused lens (versus clear) and red lens color (versus colorless), resulting in a 10mcd reduction in brightness (40mcd versus 50mcd) and a 5° increase in viewing angle (40° versus 35°). These variations represent acceptable optical characteristic changes for panel indicator applications where the diffused lens provides improved visibility across a wider viewing angle.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the MPR5HD directly replace the MPR5HC in existing designs?

A: Yes. The MPR5HD is electrically and mechanically equivalent to the MPR5HC. Both components operate at 2V, 30mA with identical wavelength (625nm) and panel cutout dimensions (0.32" / 8.13mm). The primary difference is optical: the MPR5HD features a diffused lens with 40mcd brightness and 40° viewing angle, compared to the MPR5HC's clear lens with 50mcd brightness and 35° viewing angle.

Q: What is the significance of the lens transparency difference between MPR5HC and MPR5HD?

A: The MPR5HC features a clear lens with colorless appearance, while the MPR5HD features a diffused lens with red appearance. The diffused lens of the MPR5HD scatters light across a wider viewing angle (40° versus 35°), improving visibility from off-axis positions. The clear lens of the MPR5HC provides more concentrated light output (50mcd versus 40mcd) in the direct viewing direction. Selection depends on application requirements for brightness concentration versus angular visibility.

Q: Are there packaging differences between MPR5HC and MPR5HD?

A: The MPR5HC packaging is listed as "-" (not specified), while the MPR5HD is packaged in Tray format. Both components feature identical electrical and mechanical specifications. Tray packaging of the MPR5HD provides standard handling and storage for production environments.

Q: What compliance certifications apply to the MPR5HD substitute?

A: The MPR5HD is RoHS3 Compliant and REACH Unaffected. Both the MPR5HC and MPR5HD share identical ECCN (EAR99) and HTSUS (8541.41.0000) classifications. The MPR5HD meets current regulatory requirements for electronic component manufacturing and distribution.

Q: Is the 10mcd brightness reduction from MPR5HC to MPR5HD significant for panel indicator applications?

A: The brightness reduction from 50mcd to 40mcd represents a 20% decrease in peak brightness. However, the MPR5HD's diffused lens distributes light across a 40° viewing angle compared to the MPR5HC's 35° angle, resulting in improved visibility across a wider range of viewing positions. For panel indicator applications where visibility across multiple angles is required, the MPR5HD may provide superior practical performance despite lower peak brightness.

Q: Can the MPR5HC and MPR5HD be used interchangeably in the same circuit?

A: Yes. Both components operate at identical voltage (2V) and current (30mA) specifications. Circuit-level compatibility is maintained. Panel-level compatibility is also maintained due to identical cutout dimensions and lens size. The optical characteristics differ, but both components function as red LED panel indicators within the specified electrical parameters.