PVG3A503C01R00 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The PVG3A503C01R00 is a surface mount trimmer potentiometer manufactured by Bourns Inc. in the PVG3 series. This component is a 50 kOhms, 0.25W (1/4W) cermet trimmer with J lead termination and top adjustment capability. The part is Active status and ROHS3 compliant with unlimited moisture sensitivity rating.

Substitute parts are identified when equivalent electrical characteristics and mechanical compatibility exist within the allowed parameter ranges for surface mount trimmer potentiometers. Alternative models may be required due to inventory availability, packaging format preferences, or specific application constraints.

Substiute Parts

PVG3A503C01R00

Bourns Inc.In Stock: 55357PVG3A503C01R00 Datasheet

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3313J-2-503E

Bourns Inc.In Stock: 16413313J-2-503E Datasheet

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3313J-1-503E

Bourns Inc.In Stock: 101923313J-1-503E Datasheet

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22AR50KLFTR

TT Electronics/BIIn Stock: 1919922AR50KLFTR Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the PVG3A503C01R00 are classified based on electrical and mechanical parameter alignment:

Direct Substitutes maintain identical or compatible electrical specifications:

• Resistance: 50 kOhms (exact match required)
• Tolerance: ±20% (exact match required)
• Termination Style: J Lead (exact match required)
• Adjustment Type: Top Adjustment (exact match required)
• Mounting Type: Surface Mount (exact match required)
• Resistive Material: Cermet (exact match required)

Allowable Parameter Variations:

• Power Rating: Substitutes rated at 0.125W (1/8W) are acceptable for applications not requiring the full 0.25W capacity
• Temperature Coefficient: Substitutes with ±100ppm/°C are acceptable (lower drift than primary part)
• Physical Size: Minor dimensional variations within 0.138" x 0.126" to 0.142" x 0.134" face dimensions are acceptable
• Packaging Format: Cut Tape (CT) and Tape & Reel (TR) formats are interchangeable for component selection

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

All listed substitute parts maintain Active product status and full regulatory compliance. Selection between the PVG3A503C01R00 and substitute models should be based on the following criteria:

Power Rating Consideration: The primary part PVG3A503C01R00 is rated at 0.25W, while all substitute parts (3313J-2-503E, 3313J-1-503E, 22AR50KLFTR) are rated at 0.125W. Selection of a lower-power substitute is appropriate only when circuit design confirms that power dissipation does not exceed 0.125W under maximum operating conditions.

Temperature Stability: The PVG3A503C01R00 exhibits a temperature coefficient of ±150ppm/°C, while all substitutes provide improved stability at ±100ppm/°C. Applications requiring tighter temperature compensation may benefit from substitute selection.

Physical Footprint: The PVG3A503C01R00 has a slightly larger face dimension (0.142" x 0.134") compared to substitute parts (0.138" x 0.126"). PCB layout constraints may necessitate selection of the smaller substitute footprint.

Manufacturer Continuity: Bourns Inc. manufactures the primary part and two direct substitutes (3313J-2-503E, 3313J-1-503E). The 22AR50KLFTR is manufactured by TT Electronics/BI. Procurement strategy may favor single-source or multi-source qualification.

Packaging Format: The primary part is supplied in Cut Tape (CT) format with 55,300 pieces in stock. Substitutes are supplied in Tape & Reel (TR) format with varying inventory levels (1,576 to 19,136 pieces). Packaging selection depends on assembly process requirements and volume needs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the 3313J-2-503E or 3313J-1-503E be used as a direct replacement for the PVG3A503C01R00?

A: Yes, with power rating consideration. Both parts share identical resistance (50 kOhms), tolerance (±20%), termination style (J Lead), adjustment type (Top Adjustment), and resistive material (Cermet). The primary difference is power rating: substitutes are rated at 0.125W versus the primary part's 0.25W. Substitution is valid when circuit analysis confirms power dissipation remains below 0.125W.

Q: What is the difference between the 3313J-2-503E and 3313J-1-503E?

A: Both parts are electrically and mechanically identical. They are both Bourns Trimpot® 3313 - Sealed series components with 50 kOhms resistance, 0.125W power rating, ±20% tolerance, and ±100ppm/°C temperature coefficient. Inventory levels differ (1,576 versus 10,100 pieces), and both are supplied in Tape & Reel format.

Q: Is the 22AR50KLFTR from TT Electronics/BI compatible with the PVG3A503C01R00?

A: Yes. The 22AR50KLFTR maintains all critical electrical parameters: 50 kOhms resistance, ±20% tolerance, J Lead termination, Top Adjustment, Cermet material, and Surface Mount configuration. It is rated at 0.125W with ±100ppm/°C temperature coefficient. The part is RoHS compliant and REACH unaffected. Cross-manufacturer substitution is electrically and mechanically valid.

Q: Why do the substitute parts have a lower power rating?

A: The substitute parts (3313J-2-503E, 3313J-1-503E, 22AR50KLFTR) are rated at 0.125W (1/8W) compared to the primary part's 0.25W (1/4W). This reflects different design specifications within the trimmer potentiometer category. Substitution is appropriate when application power dissipation does not exceed the lower rating.

Q: Are there packaging format differences between these parts?

A: Yes. The PVG3A503C01R00 is supplied in Cut Tape (CT) format, while all substitute parts are supplied in Tape & Reel (TR) format. Both formats are standard for surface mount component assembly. Selection depends on assembly equipment compatibility and volume requirements.

Q: Do all parts meet the same regulatory standards?

A: All parts are Active status and MSL 1 (Unlimited). The PVG3A503C01R00, 3313J-2-503E, and 3313J-1-503E are ROHS3 compliant. The 22AR50KLFTR is RoHS compliant. All parts are REACH unaffected and carry EAR99 ECCN classification.

Q: What is the temperature coefficient difference, and does it matter?

A: The PVG3A503C01R00 has a temperature coefficient of ±150ppm/°C, while all substitutes have ±100ppm/°C. This means substitute parts exhibit lower resistance drift across temperature ranges. For applications with tight tolerance requirements across temperature extremes, the lower coefficient of substitute parts may provide improved performance.