What are the best alternatives to the Pololu 5200?

The closest qualified second sources for the Pololu 5200 are the 5201 (Pololu) and the 5198 (Pololu), out of 4 matched alternatives in total. Each is compared against the original on fit, form and function in the table above.

Are the 5200 alternatives drop-in replacements?

Not always. The alternatives to the 5200 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.

What type of part is the Pololu 5200?

The 5200 (Pololu) is a part in the Motors - AC, DC category. This page lists qualified, cross-referenced replacements for it with a side-by-side comparison.

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Alternatives to Pololu 5200

Pololu 5200 and its qualified second sources, compared on form/fit/function, stock, lifecycle and price — the same checks Parter runs inside a BOM.

5200 compared against its qualified second sources
	5200Pololu	5201Pololu	5198Pololu
FFF Compatibility
AI Summary	5200 by Pololu: Brushed DC Motor Gearmotor 85 RPM Incremental 6V.	The Pololu 5201 is the direct sibling of the 5200, sharing the same 6V high-power carbon brush motor and 380:1 gearbox, but utilizing a side-entry JST SH-style connector. This represents the closest electrical match available if your application has enough clearance on the side of the motor to accommodate the perpendicular cable routing. Identical electrical and mechanical ratings Same 6V high-power (HPCB) motor core Same JST SH-style 6-pin encoder connector and internal pin assignment Requires different cable routing clearance on the side rather than behind the motor.	The Pololu 5198 is a drop-in physical and electrical alternative from the same HPCB family, featuring a slightly lower 298:1 gear ratio. It acts as an excellent substitute if 380:1 units are hard to source and your system can tolerate slightly lower torque in exchange for increased rotation speed. Same back-entry connector orientation and pinout assignment Exactly matches the physical footprint and mounting layout Higher speed (110 RPM vs 85 RPM) for faster operation Lower stall torque (approx. 3.9 kg-cm vs 5.0 kg-cm) due to lower reduction.
Lifecycle Status	Active	Unknown	Unknown
Market Availability	In stock	Unknown	Unknown
REACH	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown
RoHS	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown
Description	Brushed DC Motor Gearmotor 85 RPM Incremental 6V	The Pololu 5201 is the direct sibling of the 5200, sharing the same 6V high-power carbon brush motor and 380:1 gearbox, but utilizing a side	The Pololu 5198 is a drop-in physical and electrical alternative from the same HPCB family, featuring a slightly lower 298:1 gear ratio. It
Manufacturer	Pololu	Pololu	Pololu
Type	Motors - AC, DC	Component	Component
Datasheet	Open	N/A	N/A
Lead Time	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown
Country of Origin	-	-	-
Export Control Class Number	EAR99	EAR99	EAR99
HTSUS Code	8501.10.4060	-	-
Moisture Sensitivity Level	Not Applicable	-	-
RPM	85 RPM	-	-
Type	DC Motor	-	-
Function	Gearmotor	-	-
Motor Type	Brushed	-	-
Encoder Type	Incremental	-	-
Voltage - Rated	6V	-	-
Diameter - Shaft	0.118" (3.00mm)	-	-
Size / Dimension	Rectangular - 0.394" x 0.472" (10.00mm x 12.00mm)	-	-

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