Alternatives to Panasonic Energy VL-1220/VCN
Panasonic Energy VL-1220/VCN and its qualified second sources, compared on form/fit/function, stock, lifecycle and price — the same checks Parter runs inside a BOM.
 VL-1220/VCNPanasonic Energy | VL-1220/HFNPanasonic Energy | VL-1220/FCNPanasonic Energy | +1more | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FFF Compatibility | The horizontal layout has different PCB land pattern and terminal spacing compared to the original vertical pins, requiring a minor layout redesign.Lays flat on the board horizontally rather than standing upright, requiring more lateral surface area and less vertical clearance.Both batteries use the identical 3V rechargeable Vanadium Pentoxide chemistry with a 7mAh nominal capacity. | Designed with surface-mount (SMD) solder tabs, which cannot fit into the original through-hole (THT) mounting holes.The surface-mount form factor is completely different physically and requires an SMD manufacturing process rather than through-hole assembly.Shares the exact same internal rechargeable chemistry, 3V voltage, and 7mAh capacity. | ||
 AI Summary | VL-1220/VCN by Panasonic Energy: Coin, 12.5mm 3 V Lithium Battery Rechargeable (Secondary) 7mAh. | This alternative uses the exact same cell and lithium chemistry but is configured for horizontal (lay-flat) mounting rather than vertical mounting. It is ideal if you have sufficient board area and want to maintain the identical electrical performance and charging profile without circuit modifications.
| This is the surface-mount version of the VL1220 battery. It is a highly reliable option if you are transitioning the PCB assembly process from through-hole (THT) to surface-mount technology (SMT).
| |
| Lifecycle Status | Active | Unknown | Unknown | |
| Market Availability | In stock | Unknown | Unknown | |
| REACH | REACH | Unknown | Unknown | |
| RoHS | RoHS | Unknown | Unknown | |
| Description | Coin, 12.5mm 3 V Lithium Battery Rechargeable (Secondary) 7mAh | This alternative uses the exact same cell and lithium chemistry but is configured for horizontal (lay-flat) mounting rather than vertical mo | This is the surface-mount version of the VL1220 battery. It is a highly reliable option if you are transitioning the PCB assembly process fr | |
| Manufacturer | Panasonic Energy | Panasonic Energy | Panasonic Energy | |
| Type | Batteries Rechargeable (Secondary) | Component | Component | |
| Datasheet | Open | N/A | N/A | |
| Lead Time | 22 weeks | Unknown | Unknown | |
| Country of Origin | JP | - | - | |
| Export Control Class Number | EAR99 | EAR99 | EAR99 | |
| HTSUS Code | 8507.60.0020 | - | - | |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | 1 (Unlimited) | - | - | |
| Capacity | 7mAh | - | - | |
| Voltage - Rated | 3 V | - | - | |
| Size / Dimension | 0.49" Dia x 0.08" H (12.5mm x 2.0mm) | - | - | |
| Battery Cell Size | Coin, 12.5mm | - | - | |
| Battery Chemistry | Lithium | - | - | |
| Termination Style | PC Pin (Vertical Mount) | - | - |
Unlock all 3 alternatives
- Find & compare verified second sources
- Spot risk early with real-time part monitoring
- Stay compliant and production-ready
You searched one part. Parter watches your whole BOM.
All your BOM, at once
Parter maps every line to live stock, lead time, lifecycle and compliance data across the entire market — not part by part.
Hear about problems before they hit production
Allocation, EOL and last-time-buy notices surface the moment they appear, not when your buyer's PO bounces.
Qualified replacements in minutes, not days
Every at-risk line gets form-fit-function matches like the ones above — deltas flagged, evidence attached. Review, push to your BOM, and Parter starts watching the new part too.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The Panasonic Energy VL-1220/VCN is active and in production. The parts listed here are qualified equivalents if you need a second source or better availability.
The closest qualified second sources for the Panasonic Energy VL-1220/VCN are the VL-1220/HFN (Panasonic Energy) and the VL-1220/FCN (Panasonic Energy), out of 3 matched alternatives in total. Each is compared against the original on fit, form and function in the table above.
Not always. The alternatives to the VL-1220/VCN are matched on function but can differ in package, pinout or a key parameter, so review the fit/form/function notes in the table and the datasheet before designing one in.
The VL-1220/VCN (Panasonic Energy) is a part in the Batteries Rechargeable (Secondary) category. This page lists qualified, cross-referenced replacements for it with a side-by-side comparison.
Schedule a demo
See Parter in action
Discover how Parter can help your hardware team:
- Streamline your hardware operations with AI
- Detect and prevent lifecycle disruptions
- Accelerate product development
- Stay compliant and production-ready