PVG5A201A01R00 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The PVG5A201A01R00 is a 200 Ohm, 0.25W surface mount trimmer potentiometer manufactured by Bourns Inc. in the PVG5 series. This component features cermet resistive material, 11-turn top adjustment, J lead termination, and is housed in a rectangular package measuring 0.189" x 0.138" (4.80mm x 4.60mm). The part is currently obsolete, making equivalent and substitute parts necessary for ongoing production and maintenance applications.

Substiute Parts

PVG5A201A01R00

Bourns Inc.In Stock: 756PVG5A201A01R00 Datasheet

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3224W-1-201E

Bourns Inc.In Stock: 102123224W-1-201E Datasheet

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PVG3A201C01R00

Bourns Inc.In Stock: 2086PVG3A201C01R00 Datasheet

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PVG5A201C03R00

Bourns Inc.In Stock: 1624PVG5A201C03R00 Datasheet

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SM-42TW200

Nidec Components CorporationIn Stock: 799SM-42TW200 Datasheet

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SM-42TW201

Nidec Components CorporationIn Stock: 11993SM-42TW201 Datasheet

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SM-42W200

Nidec Components CorporationIn Stock: 963SM-42W200 Datasheet

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SM-42W201

Nidec Components CorporationIn Stock: 785SM-42W201 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the PVG5A201A01R00 are classified into two categories based on electrical and mechanical compatibility:

Direct Substitutes maintain all critical parameters: 200 Ohm resistance, 0.25W power rating, ±10% tolerance, cermet material, surface mount J lead termination, and identical package dimensions (0.189" x 0.138"). These parts differ only in number of turns, temperature coefficient specifications, or packaging format, which do not affect functional interchangeability in most applications.

Similar Substitutes share the same power rating, termination style, package dimensions, and adjustment type, but differ in resistance value or number of turns. These parts are suitable only when the application can accommodate the specified parameter variations.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Preferred Direct Substitutes:

The 3224W-1-201E (Bourns Trimpot® 3224 - Sealed) and SM-42TW201 (Nidec SM42 series) are the primary recommended substitutes. Both maintain 200 Ohm resistance, ±10% tolerance, ±100ppm/°C temperature coefficient, and identical package dimensions. The 3224W-1-201E features 12 turns versus the original 11 turns, providing finer adjustment resolution. Both parts are ROHS3 compliant and carry MSL 1 rating. The 3224W-1-201E is available in Cut Tape and Digi-Reel packaging, while SM-42TW201 is supplied in Tape & Reel format.

Secondary Direct Substitute:

The PVG5A201C03R00 maintains the same PVG5 series platform with identical resistance, tolerance, and package dimensions. This part differs only in temperature coefficient (±150ppm/°C versus ±100ppm/°C) and is available in Tape & Reel packaging. This substitute is suitable when the higher temperature coefficient specification is acceptable for the application.

Alternative Substitutes with Parameter Variations:

The SM-42W201 (Nidec SM4 series, Bulk packaging) provides identical electrical specifications to SM-42TW201 but in bulk format rather than tape and reel. The PVG3A201C01R00 is a single-turn variant with different package dimensions (0.142" x 0.134") and relaxed tolerance (±20%), suitable only for applications where single-turn adjustment and larger tolerance are acceptable.

Not Recommended:

The SM-42TW200 and SM-42W200 (20 Ohm variants) are not suitable substitutes due to resistance value mismatch and should be used only when the application specifically requires 20 Ohm resistance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the 3224W-1-201E replace the PVG5A201A01R00 directly?

A: Yes. Both parts share identical resistance (200 Ohm), power rating (0.25W), tolerance (±10%), temperature coefficient (±100ppm/°C), termination style (J lead), and package dimensions (0.189" x 0.138"). The 3224W-1-201E has 12 turns compared to 11 turns in the original, providing slightly finer adjustment granularity but maintaining functional compatibility.

Q: What is the difference between SM-42TW201 and SM-42W201?

A: Both parts are electrically identical with 200 Ohm resistance, ±10% tolerance, and ±100ppm/°C temperature coefficient. The primary difference is packaging: SM-42TW201 is supplied in Tape & Reel format, while SM-42W201 is supplied in Bulk format. Select based on your assembly process requirements.

Q: Why is the PVG3A201C01R00 listed as a substitute if it has different dimensions?

A: The PVG3A201C01R00 is a similar substitute that maintains the same resistance value and power rating but differs in package size (0.142" x 0.134" versus 0.189" x 0.138"), tolerance (±20% versus ±10%), and turn count (1 versus 11). This part is suitable only if your PCB layout can accommodate the smaller package and your application tolerates the relaxed tolerance specification.

Q: Are the Nidec SM-42 series parts fully compatible with Bourns PVG5 series?

A: The SM-42TW201 and SM-42W201 are functionally equivalent to the PVG5A201A01R00 in terms of electrical performance and package dimensions. Both manufacturers' parts are ROHS3 compliant with MSL 1 rating. Mechanical mounting and adjustment characteristics are identical, making them suitable direct replacements in most applications.

Q: What does the temperature coefficient specification mean for substitution?

A: Temperature coefficient (±100ppm/°C or ±150ppm/°C) indicates how much the resistance value changes with temperature. The original part specifies ±100ppm/°C. Substitutes with ±150ppm/°C will experience greater resistance drift across temperature ranges. Select based on your application's temperature stability requirements.

Q: Can I use SM-42TW200 or SM-42W200 as substitutes?

A: No. These parts have 20 Ohm resistance instead of 200 Ohm, making them unsuitable for direct replacement. Use these parts only if your circuit design specifically requires 20 Ohm resistance.