Is there a pin-compatible replacement for MHL5013GTD?

No pin-for-pin replacements have been verified. Candidates like MHL5013UGDGT share the same package but have different colors and forward voltages, requiring circuit changes.

What risks should I check before replacing MHL5013GTD?

Key risks include color mismatch (wavelength), forward voltage differences requiring resistor changes, and variations in luminous intensity affecting brightness.

MHL5013GTD Alternatives, Datasheet & Cross Reference | Lianyungang Meihua Electronics Technology Co., Ltd.

MHL5013GTD is a 5mm yellow-green through-hole LED. While no direct replacements have been identified, several functional alternatives in the same package with different colors are available from the same manufacturer.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskhigh

Some alternatives have different forward voltages, requiring circuit changes.

Package risklow

Kept alternatives share the same 5mm through-hole package.

Can it be replaced directly?

No direct, drop-in replacement for MHL5013GTD has been confirmed. All reviewed candidates have functional differences, primarily in emitted color.

Best replacement path

Consider other 5mm T-1 3/4 LEDs from the MEIHUA MHL5013 series if color is flexible. Verify forward voltage and luminous intensity.

Main risk

The primary risk is functional mismatch due to different emitted colors and, in some cases, different forward voltages.

Recommended alternatives

Shares the same package and voltage, but emits red light, making it a functional alternative only.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factor	MHL5013GTD	MHL5013URDRT	MHL5013UYDYT	MHL5013UGDGT	Compatibility / risk
Package	5mm Round (Through-Hole)	5mm Round (T-1 3/4)	5mm Round	5mm Round (T-1 3/4)	5mm Round (T-1 3/4) — Package is form-fit compatible.; MHL5013UYDYT: Package is form-fit compatible.; MHL5013UGDGT: Package is form-fit compatible.
Application	26.6 mcd	550 mcd	Yellow Diffused	1820 mcd	550 mcd / Yellow Diffused / 1820 mcd — Significantly higher luminous intensity.; MHL5013UYDYT: Lens color is different.; MHL5013UGDGT: Significantly higher luminous intensity.
Voltage	2.2V	2.2V	2.2V	3.2V	2.2V / 3.2V — Forward voltage matches.; MHL5013UYDYT: Forward voltage matches.; MHL5013UGDGT: Higher forward voltage requires series resistor change.

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Questions & answers

MHL5013UYDYT is a close parametric match but emits yellow light (590nm) instead of yellow-green (570nm). If color is flexible, it's a strong candidate. Otherwise, review is required.