Overview
The Bourns Trimpot 3006P-504 is a multi-turn trimming potentiometer designed for precise circuit adjustment in electronics manufacturing and field service. This sealed cermet potentiometer features a 3/4″ rectangular form factor, 500K ohm resistance value, and 15 adjustable turns for fine-tuned resistance control.
Key Features
- 500K ohm resistance with ±10% tolerance
- 15-turn multi-turn adjustment for precise tuning
- Sealed cermet construction for industrial reliability
- 3/4″ (19.05mm) rectangular package with side-slot adjustment
- Through-hole PCB mounting with 0.4mm diameter pins
- Linear taper with temperature coefficient of ±100 ppm/°C
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Bourns Inc.
- Model Number: 3006P-504
- Resistance Value: 500K ohm (500,000 ohm)
- Resistance Tolerance: ±10%
- Power Rating: 750mW (0.75W)
- Number of Turns: 15
- Rated Voltage: 500V DC
- Adjustment Type: Side slot (screw-driven)
- Mounting Style: Through-hole (DIP)
- Package Style: Rectangular, 3/4″ (19.05mm L × 12.70mm W × 4.83mm D)
- Temperature Coefficient: ±100 ppm/°C
- Temperature Range: -55°C to +150°C (industrial range)
- Terminal Finish: Tin/lead (Sn90Pb10)
- Material: Sealed cermet resistor element
- RoHS Compliant: Yes
Typical Applications
- Audio equipment calibration and fine-tuning
- Industrial control system adjustments
- Automated test equipment offset and gain adjustments
- Medical device parameter configuration
- Aerospace and automotive electronics tuning
- Laboratory instruments and measurement devices
- Linear distance and rotation measurement circuits
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Standard PCB through-hole mounting (0.4mm pin diameter)
- 500V DC rated circuits and power supplies
- Industrial sealed potentiometer sockets and carriers
- Linear taper control circuits requiring ±10% tolerance
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Bourns 3006P-504 (original equivalent)
- Legacy multi-turn 500K trimmers in 3/4″ rectangular packages
- Similar 15-turn 500K cermet potentiometers with 19.05mm length and side adjustment
Works With
- PCB design tools (KiCAD, Eagle, Altium)
- Standard potentiometer footprint libraries (0.4mm pitch DIP format)
- Through-hole soldering equipment and wave solder processes
- Manual adjustment and automated potentiometer testing systems
- Industrial control platforms requiring cermet trimmer elements
