PVC6A254C01B00 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The PVC6A254C01B00 is a 250 kOhms 0.5W through-hole trimmer potentiometer manufactured by Bourns Inc. with ceramic resistive material, top adjustment, and PC pin termination. This part is classified as obsolete, making identification of suitable substitutes necessary for ongoing design support and procurement continuity. The primary substitute maintains electrical equivalence while offering improved availability and active product status.

Substiute Parts

PVC6A254C01B00

Bourns Inc.In Stock: 894PVC6A254C01B00 Datasheet

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3362P-1-254LF

Bourns Inc.In Stock: 102953362P-1-254LF Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

The 3362P-1-254LF qualifies as a direct electrical substitute based on the following matching parameters:

• Resistance value: 250 kOhms (identical)
• Power rating: 0.5W / 1/2W (identical)
• Tolerance: ±10% (identical)
• Temperature coefficient: ±100ppm/°C (identical)
• Number of turns: 1 (identical)
• Adjustment type: Top Adjustment (identical)
• Mounting type: Through Hole (identical)
• Termination style: PC Pins (identical)
• RoHS3 compliance: Both parts compliant

The primary difference is the resistive material composition (ceramic vs. cermet) and physical dimensions, which remain within acceptable mechanical tolerances for standard through-hole PCB applications.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The 3362P-1-254LF is the qualified substitute for the obsolete PVC6A254C01B00. Both parts meet ROHS3 compliance requirements and maintain identical electrical specifications across all critical parameters: resistance, power rating, tolerance, temperature coefficient, and adjustment characteristics.

The 3362P-1-254LF offers the advantage of active product status with significantly higher inventory availability (10,200 pcs vs. 793 pcs), ensuring long-term procurement viability. The Trimpot® 3362 series represents the current generation equivalent within Bourns Inc.'s trimmer potentiometer portfolio.

Physical dimensions are comparable within standard PCB layout tolerances. The cermet resistive material in the substitute provides equivalent performance to the ceramic material in the original part for this application class.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the 3362P-1-254LF be used as a direct replacement for PVC6A254C01B00?

A: Yes. Both parts share identical electrical specifications: 250 kOhms resistance, 0.5W power rating, ±10% tolerance, ±100ppm/°C temperature coefficient, 1-turn top adjustment, through-hole mounting, and PC pin termination. Physical dimensions are within acceptable mechanical tolerances for standard through-hole applications.

Q: What is the difference between ceramic and cermet resistive materials in this application?

A: Both materials are suitable for trimmer potentiometer applications at these specifications. Cermet (ceramic-metal composite) offers improved stability and is the material used in the current-generation Trimpot® 3362 series.

Q: Are there packaging differences between these parts?

A: The PVC6A254C01B00 is supplied in standard packaging, while the 3362P-1-254LF is supplied in tube packaging. Both are suitable for through-hole PCB assembly processes.

Q: Does the substitute part maintain RoHS3 compliance?

A: Yes. The 3362P-1-254LF is ROHS3 compliant, matching the compliance status of the original part.

Q: What is the availability status of each part?

A: The PVC6A254C01B00 is obsolete with limited remaining inventory (793 pcs). The 3362P-1-254LF is an active product with robust inventory availability (10,200 pcs), making it the recommended choice for new designs and ongoing production.