PVC6G103C01B00 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The PVC6G103C01B00 is a 10 kOhms 0.5W through-hole trimmer potentiometer manufactured by Bourns Inc. with ceramic resistive material, side adjustment, and PC pin termination. This part is classified as obsolete, making equivalent substitutes necessary for ongoing production and maintenance applications. Direct replacements and similar alternatives are available from Bourns Inc. and TT Electronics/BI Technologies that maintain the core electrical specifications while offering improved availability and active product status.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Resistance	10 kOhms
Power Rating	0.5W (1/2W)
Tolerance	±10%
Temperature Coefficient	±100ppm/°C
Number of Turns	1.0 Turn
Adjustment Type	Side Adjustment
Mounting Type	Through Hole
Termination Style	PC Pins

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility is determined by matching the following core electrical and mechanical parameters: resistance value (10 kOhms), power rating (0.5W), tolerance (±10%), temperature coefficient (±100ppm/°C), number of turns (1.0), adjustment type (side adjustment), mounting type (through hole), and termination style (PC pins).

The substitute parts are grouped as follows:

Direct Manufacturer Substitute: 3362W-1-103LF from Bourns Inc. maintains identical electrical specifications and termination style. The primary difference is the resistive material (Cermet instead of Ceramic) and reduced face dimensions (0.275" x 0.260" versus 0.315" x 0.272"), which does not affect electrical performance or pin compatibility.

Similar Manufacturer Substitutes: 25SR10KLF and 72XR10KLF from TT Electronics/BI Technologies meet all core electrical parameters and termination requirements. These parts differ in physical footprint dimensions and resistive material composition (Cermet), but maintain functional equivalence for the specified electrical application.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	PVC6G103C01B00	3362W-1-103LF	25SR10KLF	72XR10KLF
Manufacturer	Bourns Inc.	Bourns Inc.	TT Electronics/BI	TT Electronics / BI Technologies
Resistance	10 kOhms	10 kOhms	10 kOhms	10 kOhms
Power Rating	0.5W	0.5W	0.5W	0.5W
Tolerance	±10%	±10%	±10%	±10%
Temperature Coefficient	±100ppm/°C	±100ppm/°C	±100ppm/°C	±100ppm/°C
Number of Turns	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0
Adjustment Type	Side Adjustment	Side Adjustment	Side Adjustment	Side Adjustment
Mounting Type	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole
Termination Style	PC Pins	PC Pins	PC Pins	PC Pins
Resistive Material	Ceramic	Cermet	Cermet	Cermet
Face Dimension	0.315" x 0.272" (8.00mm x 6.90mm)	0.275" x 0.260" (6.99mm x 6.60mm)	0.270" x 0.270" (6.86mm x 6.86mm)	0.375" x 0.375" (9.53mm x 9.53mm)
Product Status	Obsolete	Active	Active	Active
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	RoHS Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant
REACH Status	REACH Unaffected	REACH Affected	REACH Unaffected	REACH Unaffected

Engineering Selection Recommendations

3362W-1-103LF is the primary substitute option. It is manufactured by Bourns Inc., the original equipment manufacturer, carries active product status, and maintains ROHS3 compliance. This part is available in higher inventory (10,400 pcs) and is packaged in tubes for production environments. The Cermet resistive material provides improved stability compared to ceramic formulations. Physical dimensions are slightly reduced but do not impact PC pin compatibility or circuit board layout for standard applications.

25SR10KLF serves as an alternative substitute from TT Electronics/BI Technologies. It maintains active product status and REACH unaffected classification. This part features a square footprint (0.270" x 0.270") and is available in tube packaging with 7,546 pcs in inventory. RoHS compliance is confirmed.

72XR10KLF is available as a secondary alternative from TT Electronics/BI Technologies with active product status and ROHS3 compliance. This part features a larger square footprint (0.375" x 0.375") and is supplied in bulk packaging with 3,693 pcs in inventory. The increased physical size may require circuit board layout verification for space-constrained applications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can 3362W-1-103LF directly replace PVC6G103C01B00 without circuit board modifications?

A: Yes. Both parts share identical electrical specifications (10 kOhms, 0.5W, ±10% tolerance, ±100ppm/°C), adjustment type (side adjustment), mounting type (through hole), and termination style (PC pins). The 3362W-1-103LF has slightly smaller face dimensions (0.275" x 0.260" versus 0.315" x 0.272"), which does not affect pin spacing or circuit board hole compatibility.

Q: What is the difference between Ceramic and Cermet resistive materials in these trimmer potentiometers?

A: Both materials meet the specified electrical parameters for this application. Cermet (ceramic-metal composite) formulations used in the substitute parts provide enhanced stability and reliability characteristics. The electrical performance, tolerance, and temperature coefficient remain equivalent across all listed parts.

Q: Are the TT Electronics/BI Technologies parts (25SR10KLF and 72XR10KLF) suitable for applications requiring REACH compliance?

A: 25SR10KLF and 72XR10KLF are both REACH unaffected, making them suitable for applications with REACH requirements. The Bourns 3362W-1-103LF is REACH affected and requires verification against specific application requirements.

Q: What packaging options are available for production environments?

A: 3362W-1-103LF is supplied in tube packaging (10,400 pcs available). 25SR10KLF is supplied in tube packaging (7,546 pcs available). 72XR10KLF is supplied in bulk packaging (3,693 pcs available). Packaging selection depends on production volume and assembly line requirements.

Q: Do all substitute parts meet RoHS compliance?

A: Yes. 3362W-1-103LF and 72XR10KLF are ROHS3 compliant. 25SR10KLF is RoHS compliant. All parts meet current RoHS standards for electronic component manufacturing.

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