PVC6Q504A01B00 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The PVC6Q504A01B00 is a 500 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 identification of suitable substitutes necessary for ongoing design support and production continuity. The substitute part maintains the same electrical specifications while offering improved product status and compliance certifications.

Substiute Parts

PVC6Q504A01B00

Bourns Inc.In Stock: 1128PVC6Q504A01B00 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

3362M-1-504LF

Bourns Inc.In Stock: 10433362M-1-504LF Datasheet

DirectRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

The 3362M-1-504LF qualifies as a direct substitute based on the following matching parameters:

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

The primary difference is the resistive material composition (ceramic versus cermet) and physical dimensions, which remain within acceptable substitution parameters for this product category.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The 3362M-1-504LF is the qualified substitute for PVC6Q504A01B00. Selection of this substitute provides the following advantages:

• Active product status ensures continued availability and manufacturer support
• ROHS3 compliance meets current regulatory requirements for new designs and production
• Identical electrical specifications (resistance, power rating, tolerance, temperature coefficient) ensure functional equivalence
• Identical mechanical parameters (adjustment type, mounting type, termination style) support direct board-level replacement
• Slightly reduced physical dimensions may require PCB layout verification for existing designs

The cermet resistive material in the substitute part provides improved stability characteristics compared to ceramic material, with no degradation of specified electrical performance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the 3362M-1-504LF be used as a direct replacement for PVC6Q504A01B00 on existing PCBs?

A: Yes, the 3362M-1-504LF qualifies as a direct electrical and functional substitute. The identical electrical specifications and termination style support direct replacement. Physical dimensions are slightly smaller (6.99mm x 6.60mm versus 8.00mm x 6.90mm), which may require verification of PCB layout clearances in existing designs.

Q: What is the primary reason for substituting the PVC6Q504A01B00?

A: The PVC6Q504A01B00 is classified as obsolete. The 3362M-1-504LF is an active product with identical electrical specifications, ensuring continued availability for production and design support.

Q: Are there compliance differences between these parts?

A: Yes. The PVC6Q504A01B00 is RoHS non-compliant, while the 3362M-1-504LF is ROHS3 compliant. The substitute part meets current regulatory requirements for new designs and manufacturing.

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

A: Both materials meet the specified electrical parameters (500 kOhms, ±10% tolerance, ±100ppm/°C temperature coefficient). Cermet material in the substitute part provides improved stability and reliability characteristics.

Q: Does packaging differ between these parts?

A: The PVC6Q504A01B00 packaging is not specified in available data. The 3362M-1-504LF is supplied in tube packaging.