PVC6M200C01B00 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The PVC6M200C01B00 is a 20 Ohm, 0.5W through-hole trimmer potentiometer manufactured by Bourns Inc. with ceramic resistive material, 1.0 turn top adjustment, and PC pin termination. This part is classified as obsolete, making equivalent substitutes necessary for ongoing production and maintenance applications. Substitute parts must maintain identical electrical specifications (20 Ohms, 0.5W, ±10% tolerance, ±100ppm/°C temperature coefficient) and mechanical compatibility (through-hole PC pins, top adjustment, 1.0 turn configuration).

Substiute Parts

PVC6M200C01B00

Bourns Inc.In Stock: 1065PVC6M200C01B00 Datasheet

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3362U-1-200LF

Bourns Inc.In Stock: 11843362U-1-200LF Datasheet

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CT-6EV200

Nidec Components CorporationIn Stock: 2815CT-6EV200 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution for the PVC6M200C01B00 is determined by strict equivalence across the following critical parameters: resistance value (20 Ohms), power rating (0.5W), tolerance (±10%), number of turns (1.0), adjustment type (top adjustment), mounting type (through hole), and termination style (PC pins). All substitute parts must maintain ROHS3 compliance and through-hole PC pin configuration for direct board-level compatibility.

Two substitute parts meet these criteria:

Direct Substitute (3362U-1-200LF): Identical electrical specifications and mechanical form factor. Manufactured by Bourns Inc. with cermet resistive material instead of ceramic. Active product status with current availability.

Similar Substitute (CT-6EV200): Meets all critical electrical and mechanical parameters. Manufactured by Nidec Components Corporation with cermet resistive material. Active product status. Temperature coefficient specification differs at ±250ppm/°C versus the original ±100ppm/°C, representing a measurable but acceptable variance within industrial trimmer potentiometer applications.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

3362U-1-200LF is the primary substitute for PVC6M200C01B00. Both parts are manufactured by Bourns Inc., share identical electrical specifications including temperature coefficient (±100ppm/°C), and maintain equivalent mechanical form factors. The 3362U-1-200LF holds active product status with established supply chain availability. The transition from ceramic to cermet resistive material represents a standard industry evolution in trimmer potentiometer design without compromising functional performance in this resistance and power rating category.

CT-6EV200 serves as an alternative substitute when 3362U-1-200LF availability is constrained. This Nidec Components Corporation part maintains all critical electrical and mechanical parameters. The temperature coefficient specification of ±250ppm/°C represents a 2.5x increase relative to the original ±100ppm/°C. This variance is acceptable for applications where temperature stability requirements do not demand the tighter original specification. The CT-6EV200 demonstrates superior current inventory availability (2800 units) compared to both the original part and the primary substitute.

Both substitute parts maintain ROHS3 compliance and through-hole PC pin configuration, ensuring direct compatibility with existing PCB designs without layout modifications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can 3362U-1-200LF directly replace PVC6M200C01B00 without PCB modifications?

A: Yes. Both parts share identical electrical specifications (20 Ohms, 0.5W, ±10% tolerance, ±100ppm/°C), equivalent mechanical form factors (through-hole PC pins, top adjustment, 1.0 turn), and ROHS3 compliance. Face dimensions vary slightly (0.275" x 0.260" versus 0.272" x 0.272"), but remain within standard PCB pad tolerances for through-hole trimmer potentiometers.

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

A: Both ceramic and cermet materials are used in trimmer potentiometer construction. Cermet (ceramic-metal composite) is a standard industry material for sealed trimmer potentiometers and provides equivalent performance in this application category. The material change does not affect the electrical specifications provided for these parts.

Q: When should CT-6EV200 be selected over 3362U-1-200LF?

A: CT-6EV200 is appropriate when supply chain constraints limit 3362U-1-200LF availability or when application requirements do not demand the ±100ppm/°C temperature coefficient. The CT-6EV200 temperature coefficient of ±250ppm/°C is acceptable for general industrial trimmer potentiometer applications. Current inventory (2800 units) provides superior availability compared to the primary substitute.

Q: Are there compliance or certification differences between these substitutes?

A: All three parts maintain ROHS3 compliance. The 3362U-1-200LF carries REACH Affected status, while both PVC6M200C01B00 and CT-6EV200 are REACH Unaffected. Both substitutes carry EAR99 ECCN classification identical to the original part.

Q: What packaging formats are available for these substitutes?

A: 3362U-1-200LF is supplied in tube packaging. CT-6EV200 is supplied in bulk packaging. Packaging selection depends on production volume and inventory management requirements.