Best Alternatives to NCD0603R3

Component

NCD0603R3 is a red 0603 indication LED. The listed candidates need review because none match the red 630nm output.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskmedium

Some candidates have higher Vf.

Package risklow

Most are 0603 2-pin.

Firmware risklow

Discrete LED, no firmware.

Sourcing riskmedium

Lifecycle fields are sparse.

Can it be replaced directly?

No confirmed direct replacement is supported by the provided data.

Best replacement path

Search for a red 0603 2-pin LED near 630nm, 2.0V, 20mA, 80mcd, 130°.

Main risk

Optical color mismatch is the main risk.

Recommended alternatives

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E6C0603UYAC1UDA package
E6C0603UYAC1UDA

Dongguan EKINGLUX Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.

Needs validationhigh risk

0603 yellow LED with similar Vf/current, not a red optical match.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorNCD0603R3E6C0603UYAC1UDANCD0603B1NCD1608C1Compatibility / risk
Package06030603060306030603 — same size; NCD0603B1: same size; NCD1608C1: same size
Pinout2-pin LED2-pin LED2-pin LED2-pin LED2-pin LED — polarity not checked; NCD0603B1: polarity not checked; NCD1608C1: polarity not checked
Voltage2.0V typ2.0V typ3.0V typ2.0V2.0V typ / 3.0V typ — same Vf; NCD0603B1: needs resistor check; NCD1608C1: same Vf
Current20mA20mA20mA20mA20mA — same test current; NCD0603B1: same current; NCD1608C1: same current
Applicationred 630nmyellow 590nmblue 468nmgreen 24mcdyellow 590nm / blue 468nm / green 24mcd — color changes; NCD0603B1: color changes; NCD1608C1: dimmer, wrong color

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

None is a confirmed direct match here; choose a red 0603 2-pin LED near 630nm and 2.0V.