PVC6H501A01B00 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The PVC6H501A01B00 is a 500 Ohm, 0.5W through-hole trimmer potentiometer manufactured by Bourns Inc. in the PVC6 series. This component features ceramic resistive material, side adjustment capability, and PC pin termination for printed circuit board mounting. The part is currently obsolete, making equivalent substitutes necessary for ongoing production and maintenance applications requiring 500 Ohm trimmer potentiometers with identical electrical specifications and compatible mechanical interfaces.

Substiute Parts

PVC6H501A01B00

Bourns Inc.In Stock: 864PVC6H501A01B00 Datasheet

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3362X-1-501LF

Bourns Inc.In Stock: 21713362X-1-501LF Datasheet

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72XR500LF

TT Electronics/BIIn Stock: 88472XR500LF Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution for the PVC6H501A01B00 is determined by strict equivalence across the following electrical and mechanical parameters:

• Resistance value: 500 Ohms (exact match required)
• Power rating: 0.5W / 1/2W (exact match required)
• Tolerance: ±10% (exact match required)
• Temperature coefficient: ±100ppm/°C (exact match required)
• Number of turns: 1 (exact match required)
• Adjustment type: Side Adjustment (exact match required)
• Mounting type: Through Hole (exact match required)
• Termination style: PC Pins (exact match required)

Two substitute parts meet these criteria: the 3362X-1-501LF (direct substitute, active status) and the 72XR500LF (similar substitute, active status). Both maintain identical electrical specifications and compatible mechanical interfaces, though with variations in resistive material composition, physical dimensions, and regulatory compliance status.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The 3362X-1-501LF is the primary direct substitute for the PVC6H501A01B00. Both parts are manufactured by Bourns Inc. and maintain identical electrical specifications. The 3362X-1-501LF is currently in active production status, ensuring long-term availability. This part achieves ROHS3 compliance and is REACH Affected, meeting modern regulatory requirements. Physical dimensions are slightly smaller (6.99mm x 6.60mm versus 8.00mm x 6.90mm), requiring verification of PCB layout compatibility. The resistive material differs (Cermet versus Ceramic), though electrical performance remains equivalent within specified tolerances.

The 72XR500LF represents an alternative substitute manufactured by TT Electronics/BI. This part maintains all required electrical specifications and active product status. It achieves ROHS3 compliance and is REACH Unaffected. The larger square footprint (9.53mm x 9.53mm) requires PCB layout verification. Cermet resistive material provides equivalent electrical performance.

Selection between substitutes depends on PCB layout constraints and regulatory compliance requirements specific to the application. Both parts satisfy the core electrical and mechanical substitution criteria.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the 3362X-1-501LF directly replace the PVC6H501A01B00 in existing designs?

A: The 3362X-1-501LF meets all electrical specifications (500 Ohms, 0.5W, ±10% tolerance, ±100ppm/°C temperature coefficient, 1 turn, side adjustment, through-hole, PC pins). Physical dimensions differ slightly (6.99mm x 6.60mm versus 8.00mm x 6.90mm), requiring PCB layout verification before implementation.

Q: What is the difference between ceramic and cermet resistive materials in these trimmers?

A: Both materials are specified in this product category with identical electrical performance parameters. The PVC6H501A01B00 uses ceramic material, while both substitute parts use cermet material. Electrical specifications remain equivalent within the stated ±10% tolerance and ±100ppm/°C temperature coefficient.

Q: Are the substitute parts RoHS compliant?

A: The 3362X-1-501LF and 72XR500LF are both ROHS3 compliant. The original PVC6H501A01B00 is RoHS non-compliant. Applications requiring RoHS compliance must use one of the substitute parts.

Q: What are the packaging differences between substitute options?

A: The 3362X-1-501LF is supplied in Tube packaging, while the 72XR500LF is supplied in Bulk packaging. Packaging selection depends on procurement and inventory management requirements.

Q: Do the different physical dimensions affect PCB compatibility?

A: Yes. The 3362X-1-501LF (6.99mm x 6.60mm rectangular) and 72XR500LF (9.53mm x 9.53mm square) have different footprints than the original PVC6H501A01B00 (8.00mm x 6.90mm rectangular). PCB layout must be verified to accommodate the selected substitute part's dimensions and mounting hole spacing.