TE Connectivity 1625932-8 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The TE Connectivity 1625932-8 is a 10k Ohm 1 Watt Cermet linear potentiometer designed for panel mount applications with PC pin termination. This component is classified as obsolete, necessitating identification of active equivalent parts for new designs and ongoing production requirements. The Bourns 3862C-206-103AL serves as a direct functional equivalent with compatible electrical and mechanical specifications.

Substiute Parts

1625932-8

TE Connectivity Passive ProductIn Stock: 9151625932-8 Datasheet

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3862C-206-103AL

Bourns Inc.In Stock: 10803862C-206-103AL Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

The Bourns 3862C-206-103AL qualifies as a substitute for the TE Connectivity 1625932-8 based on the following critical parameters:

Electrical Compatibility:

• Identical resistance value: 10k Ohm
• Identical power rating: 1W
• Identical resistive material: Cermet
• Identical taper: Linear

Mechanical Compatibility:

• Identical termination style: PC Pins
• Identical mounting type: Panel Mount
• Identical bushing thread: 1/4-32
• Identical rotation: 295°
• Identical actuator type: Slotted
• Identical actuator diameter: 0.125" (3.18mm)
• Identical adjustment type: Top Adjustment
• Identical number of gangs: 1
• Identical number of turns: 1

Regulatory Compliance:

• Both components are ROHS3 Compliant
• Both components share identical ECCN and HTSUS classifications

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The Bourns 3862C-206-103AL is suitable as a substitute for the obsolete TE Connectivity 1625932-8 based on the following factors:

Product Status: The TE Connectivity 1625932-8 is classified as obsolete, while the Bourns 3862C-206-103AL maintains active product status with current manufacturing availability.

Regulatory Compliance: Both components satisfy ROHS3 compliance requirements and share identical ECCN and HTSUS classifications, ensuring equivalent regulatory standing for export and procurement purposes.

Electrical Parameters: The substitute component maintains identical resistance value, power rating, resistive material, and taper specification. The Bourns component provides a tighter tolerance specification (±10% versus ±20%), which represents an improvement in precision characteristics.

Mechanical Interface: Critical mechanical parameters including termination style, mounting type, bushing thread, rotation angle, actuator type, and actuator diameter are identical between components. The substitute component features a marginally smaller body diameter (0.500" versus 0.512") and a shorter actuator length (0.625" versus 0.866"), which require evaluation within specific panel layout constraints.

Temperature Performance: The components specify temperature coefficients using different measurement standards. The TE Connectivity component specifies 0.75% while the Bourns component specifies ±150ppm/°C. Application-specific thermal stability requirements must be evaluated against these differing specifications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the Bourns 3862C-206-103AL directly replace the TE Connectivity 1625932-8 in existing designs?

A: The Bourns component shares identical electrical and primary mechanical specifications. However, the shorter actuator length (0.625" versus 0.866") and slightly smaller body diameter (0.500" versus 0.512") require physical verification within the specific panel mounting application to confirm clearance and operational compatibility.

Q: What is the primary reason for substitution?

A: The TE Connectivity 1625932-8 is classified as obsolete. The Bourns 3862C-206-103AL is an active product with current manufacturing availability, making it suitable for new production and ongoing component sourcing.

Q: Are there tolerance differences between these components?

A: Yes. The TE Connectivity component specifies ±20% tolerance, while the Bourns substitute specifies ±10% tolerance. The Bourns component provides tighter resistance tolerance, which may benefit applications requiring improved precision.

Q: How do the temperature coefficients compare?

A: The TE Connectivity component specifies 0.75% temperature coefficient, while the Bourns component specifies ±150ppm/°C. These represent different measurement methodologies. Application thermal stability requirements must be evaluated against both specifications to determine suitability.

Q: Are both components RoHS compliant?

A: Yes. Both the TE Connectivity 1625932-8 and Bourns 3862C-206-103AL are ROHS3 compliant and share identical ECCN and HTSUS classifications.

Q: What packaging differences exist?

A: The TE Connectivity component is supplied in standard packaging, while the Bourns 3862C-206-103AL is supplied in bulk packaging. Procurement quantities and handling procedures may differ accordingly.

Q: Are the PC pin terminations identical?

A: Yes. Both components utilize identical PC pin termination styles, ensuring equivalent circuit board integration and soldering procedures.