MV67538MP6 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The MV67538MP6 is a Circuit Board Indicator LED manufactured by onsemi, featuring a single red diffused lens in a 5mm T-1 3/4 through-hole right-angle package. This component is classified as obsolete, making identification of compatible substitute parts essential for ongoing production and maintenance applications. The part operates at 2.1V with a 20mA current rating and delivers 14mcd brightness output, suitable for standard indicator applications requiring red illumination.

Substiute Parts

MV67538MP6

onsemiIn Stock: 781MV67538MP6 Datasheet

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5500405F

DialightIn Stock: 27995500405F Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility for the MV67538MP6 is determined by strict alignment of the following critical parameters:

• Color: Red
• Configuration: Single LED
• Current Rating: 20mA
• Lens Size and Style: 5mm T-1 3/4 round with domed top
• Mounting Type: Through hole, right angle
• Voltage Rating: 2.1V nominal (tolerance range 2.0V–2.1V acceptable)
• Millicandela Rating: Minimum 12mcd (within acceptable brightness variance)
• Viewing Angle: 60° or greater
• Lens Type: Diffused

The substitute part 5500405F meets all critical substitution criteria, maintaining functional and mechanical compatibility with the original MV67538MP6 specification.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The 5500405F from Dialight is a direct functional substitute for the obsolete MV67538MP6. Both components share identical mounting configurations, current ratings, and physical form factors. The substitute part is currently in active production status, ensuring long-term availability and supply chain continuity.

Compliance certifications are equivalent: both parts maintain REACH Unaffected status and MSL 1 rating. The 5500405F carries RoHS3 compliance, providing additional environmental regulatory alignment for new designs and production runs.

Minor parameter variations—0.1V voltage differential and 1.7mcd brightness reduction—fall within acceptable engineering tolerances for standard indicator LED applications and do not impact functional performance in typical circuit board indicator implementations.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the 5500405F replace the MV67538MP6 in existing circuit designs?

A: Yes. Both components operate at 20mA with compatible voltage ratings (2.1V vs. 2.0V), identical lens geometry, and matching through-hole right-angle mounting. No circuit modifications are required.

Q: What is the brightness difference between these parts?

A: The MV67538MP6 delivers 14mcd while the 5500405F delivers 12.3mcd. This 1.7mcd variance is within acceptable tolerance for indicator applications and will not produce perceptible brightness differences in standard operating conditions.

Q: Are there viewing angle differences?

A: The MV67538MP6 provides 65° viewing angle versus 60° for the 5500405F. This 5° difference is negligible for circuit board indicator applications and does not affect functional performance.

Q: What is the advantage of using the 5500405F?

A: The 5500405F is in active production, ensuring reliable supply availability. The MV67538MP6 is obsolete and subject to inventory depletion. Both parts maintain identical compliance certifications and mechanical compatibility.

Q: Are packaging considerations different?

A: The MV67538MP6 is packaged in standard format while the 5500405F is supplied in bulk packaging. Both maintain identical component specifications and through-hole mounting requirements.