PM5GDW10 LED Panel Indicator - Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The PM5GDW10 is a green LED panel indicator manufactured by Bivar Inc., classified as an obsolete product. This component is a 5mm T-1 3/4 diffused lens LED with 10-inch wire leads, designed for panel-mount applications requiring a 0.25-inch round cutout. Due to its obsolete status, identifying equivalent and substitute parts is essential for design continuity and component sourcing. The PM5GDW10.0 serves as an active product alternative with identical electrical and mechanical specifications.

Substiute Parts

PM5GDW10

Bivar Inc.In Stock: 1008PM5GDW10 Datasheet

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PM5GDW10.0

Bivar Inc.In Stock: 1103PM5GDW10.0 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution between the PM5GDW10 and PM5GDW10.0 is valid based on the following electrical and mechanical parameters:

• Identical forward voltage: 2.1V
• Identical maximum current rating: 30mA
• Identical lens size and style: 5mm T-1 3/4 round diffused
• Identical panel cutout dimensions: 0.25" round
• Identical luminous intensity: 25mcd
• Identical peak wavelength: 568nm
• Identical viewing angle: 45°
• Identical termination: Wire leads 10" length
• Identical moisture sensitivity classification: MSL 1

The primary distinction between the two parts is product status: PM5GDW10 is obsolete, while PM5GDW10.0 is an active product with current manufacturing support.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The PM5GDW10.0 is the recommended substitute for the obsolete PM5GDW10. Both parts maintain identical electrical specifications and mechanical dimensions required for panel-mount installation. The PM5GDW10.0 offers the advantage of active product status with ongoing manufacturing availability and ROHS3 compliance certification. Current inventory of 1,088 units of PM5GDW10.0 supports immediate design implementation without supply chain constraints.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What makes PM5GDW10.0 a valid substitute for PM5GDW10?

The PM5GDW10.0 maintains all critical electrical parameters (2.1V forward voltage, 30mA maximum current) and mechanical specifications (5mm diffused lens, 0.25-inch round panel cutout, 10-inch wire leads). Optical characteristics, including luminous intensity (25mcd) and peak wavelength (568nm), are identical between both parts.

Is panel cutout modification required when substituting PM5GDW10.0 for PM5GDW10?

No. Both parts require an identical 0.25-inch (6.35mm) round panel cutout. The lens diameter and mounting dimensions are unchanged, eliminating mechanical redesign requirements.

Does the shift from obsolete to active product status affect circuit design?

No. The electrical specifications remain constant. The active product status of PM5GDW10.0 reflects manufacturing continuity and improved supply chain availability, not a change in electrical or optical performance.

Are RoHS compliance considerations relevant to substitution?

The PM5GDW10.0 carries ROHS3 compliance certification, which may be required for applications subject to environmental compliance standards. The PM5GDW10 compliance status is not specified in available documentation.

Can the 10-inch wire lead length be modified?

Lead length is a specified termination parameter. Both PM5GDW10 and PM5GDW10.0 are supplied with 10-inch (254mm) leads. Custom lead lengths require evaluation of non-standard configurations outside the scope of these standard substitutes.