The Importance of Verifying Datasheets (Before Ordering)

Digi-Key carries millions & millions of parts, each part having their own uniqueness. Although a part may appear similar to what you need based on its outward appearance or simple specifications detail, every part may have other differences within the datasheet that may render the part useless for replacement or for an exact tended application. Additionally, it is important to note that although rare, some product pages may sometimes have an error, or simply not list a crucial specification needed for your application. The Image on each product page is usually pretty accurate, however you will see the note below the image:
“Image shown is a representation only. Exact specifications should be obtained from the product data sheet.”

With millions of parts from thousands of manufacturers, it is more efficient for the manufacturer to list the base photo of the part, instead of listing photos of all the various versions of every part. 2040-ALEV100-BSN-ND is an example of how a product may vary from the photo listed on our website:

Digi-Key Photo (Bottom Mount):

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Actual Product Drawing Per Datasheet:

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Per datasheet, the ‘‘S’’ suffix calls out “Side Mount version”:

The photo is correct for this product as far as not showing the screws being supplied. Screws 36-25051-ND or 1772-2837-ND may work for you depending on terminal height requirement.

In Closing;

There can be many differences listed in the datasheet compared to the photo, such as different colors, whether or not hardware is included or what hardware is included, does it come with the cover, is the legend different on the part or do the pin functions and PCB landing match the previous part or design requirements? The datasheet is your friend, it is important to verify the datasheet (before ordering).

Summary

2040-ALEV100-CSN-ND
2040-ALEV100-C-ND
2040-ALEV100-BN-ND
2040-ALEV100-BSN-ND
2040-ALEV100-CN-ND
2040-ALEV100-CAN-ND
2040-ALEV100-CS-ND
2040-ALEV100-ES-ND
2040-ALEV100-E-ND
2040-ALEV100-CAS-ND
2040-ALEV100-BA-ND
2040-ALEV100-BAS-ND
2040-ALEV100-CA-ND
2040-ALEV100-EAS-ND
2040-ALEV100-EN-ND
2040-ALEV100-ESN-ND
2040-ALEV100-EA-ND
2040-ALEV100-BASN-ND
2040-ALEV100-BAN-ND
2040-ALEV100-CASN-ND
2040-ALEV100-EASN-ND
2040-ALEV100-EAN-ND
2040-ALEV100-BS-ND
ALEV100-CSN
ALEV100-C
ALEV100-BN
ALEV100-BSN
ALEV100-CN
ALEV100-CAN
ALEV100-CS
ALEV100-ES
ALEV100-E
ALEV100-CAS
ALEV100-BA
ALEV100-BAS
ALEV100-CA
ALEV100-EAS
ALEV100-EN
ALEV100-ESN
ALEV100-EA
ALEV100-BASN
ALEV100-BAN
ALEV100-CASN
ALEV100-EASN
ALEV100-EAN
ALEV100-BS

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