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Bourns ProAudio Selection Guide
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Model 3862 Rotary Potentiometer
Model 3862 Single-Turn Potentiometer
  • Cermet Element
  • Linear Taper
  • Compact size—1/2" Diameter
  • Metal Bushing and Shaft
  • Plain or Locking Bushing
  • PC Pins and Panel Mount
  • IP40 Rating
Model 96
Model 96—5/8" Sealed Potentiometer
  • Conductive Plastic or Cermet Element
  • Sealed for Board Wash
  • Linear, Audio, or Reverse Audio Taper
  • Metal or Plastic shaft options
  • IP65 Rating
Series PDB18 17mm Rotary Potentiometer
PDB18 Series—17mm Potentiometer
  • Carbon Element
  • Single and dual section control
  • 18 Different Resistance Taper Curves
  • PC Pin or Solder Lug Terminals
  • Knurled, Flatted, or Plain Shaft
  • Up to 40 Detents


Series PDB24 24mm Rotary Potentiometer
PDB24 Series—24mm Potentiometer
  • Carbon Element
  • 18 Different Resistance Taper Curves
  • PC Pin or Solder Lug Terminals
  • Knurled, Flatted, or Plain Shaft
  • 500,000 cycles Rotational Life Option
  • Detent Option
12 mm Shaftless Encoder
PEC12R Series 12mm Incremental Encoder
  • 2-bit Quadrature Code Output
  • 360° Continuous Travel
  • 12mm Square, Compact design
  • Minimum Life: 30,000 cycles
  • 12 or 24 Pulses per Revolution
  • 0, 12 or 24 Detents
  • IP Rating: IP40
PSL Series Slide Potentiometers
PTE Series—Slide Potentiometer
  • 45 or 60mm Travel
  • Carbon Element
  • Single or Dual Gang
  • 18 Different Resistance Taper Curves
  • Tracking error within ±2 dB
  • Several Lever options
  • Long operational life
  • Center Detent option
  • Rubber Dust Cover option

PTR90
PTR90 Series—Modular Potentiometer
  • Up to 8 Modules
  • Compact Size–9mm width
  • Rotary Switch Module included
  • Carbon Element
  • 18 Different Resistance Taper Curves
  • Tracking error within ±3 dB
  • Metal Shaft & Bushing
  • Flatted and Knurled shaft styles
  • Detent Option
  • Rated IP40
Series90
Models 91, 92, 93, 94, 95 (Series 90)
5/8" Potentiometer
  • Cermet or Conductive Plastic Element
  • Single or Dual Gang
  • Linear, Audio, and Reverse Audio Tapers
  • ±5% Independent Linearity
  • Rotational Life 100,000 Cycles
  • Metal Bushing; Plastic or Metal Shaft
  • Several Terminal Options
  • Rated IP40
Series90LL
Models 91LL, 92LL, 93LL, 95LL
(Series 90LL) Long Life Option

5/8" Long Life Potentiometer
  • Conductive Plastic Element
  • Single or Dual Gang
  • Linear Taper only
  • ±2% Independent Linearity
  • Rotational Life 1,000,000 Cycles
  • Metal Bushing; Plastic or Metal Shaft
  • Rated IP40 / IP65
  • RoHS Compliant

Series PC Rotary Potentiometer
Series PC "Slimline" Potentiometer
  • Conductive Plastic element
  • Space saving design
  • 9mm Plastic Bushing
  • Linear, Audio and Reverse Audio Taper
  • Several Detent Options
  • PC pin or solder lug terminals
  • Mounting brackets available
  • IP40 Rating
Series PDA24 24mm Rotary Potentiometer
PDA24 Series 24mm Potentiometer
  • Long Life Carbon Element
  • Linear, Audio, and Reverse Audio Tapers
  • High Torque Option
  • Plain or knurled Metal Shaft
  • Long solder lugs
  • Guitar and Amplifier Applications
PDB181-GTR
PDB181-GTR Series—Guitar Potentiometer
  • Carbon element
  • Compact size—16mm Diameter
  • Dual gang option
  • Linear, Audio, or Reverse Audio Taper
  • Metal Shaft and Bushing
  • Plain or Knurled Shaft

PDB182-GTRB
PDB182-GTRB—Guitar Potentiometer
  • Carbon element
  • Dual gang Blend-Balance Control
  • Compact size—17mm Diameter
  • Audio Balance Taper
  • Metal Shaft and Bushing
  • Plain or Knurled Shaft
PDB183
PDB183 Series—17mm Potentiometer
  • Carbon element
  • DPDT Push-Pull Switch
  • 18 Different Resistance Taper Curves
  • Plain or Knurled Metal Shaft
  • Compact size—17mm Diameter
  • PC Pin or Solder Lug Terminals
  • Center Detent Option
PDB183-GTR
PDB183-GTR Series—17mm Potentiometer
  • Carbon element for Guitar Application
  • DPDT Push-Pull Switch
  • Linear or Audio Taper Curves
  • Plain or Knurled Metal Shaft
  • Compact size—17mm Diameter
  • PC Pin or Solder Lug Terminals

PDB184
PDB184 Series—17mm Potentiometer
  • Carbon element
  • SPDT Rotary Switch
  • Audio, Linear, and Reverse Audio Tapers
  • Plain or Knurled Metal Shaft
  • Compact size—17mm Diameter
  • PC Pin or Solder Lug Terminals
PDB185-GTR
PDB185-GTR—Guitar Potentiometer
  • Carbon element
  • Compact size—17mm Diameter
  • DPDT latching-push switch
  • Linear, Audio, or Reverse Audio Taper
  • Metal Shaft and Bushing
  • Plain or Knurled Shaft
PDB241-GNLth
PDB241-GNL Series Guitar Potentiometer
  • Carbon element
  • "No-Load"—Switch out tone control
  • 24mm Diameter, Single Section
  • Linear or Audio Taper
  • Metal Shaft and Bushing
  • Plain or Knurled Shaft

PDB241-GTR
PDB241-GTR Series Guitar Potentiometer
  • Carbon element
  • Low Torque
  • 24mm Diameter, Single Section
  • Linear or Audio Taper
  • Metal Shaft and Bushing
  • Plain or Knurled Shaft
PEC09
PEC09 Series—9mm Incremental Encoder
  • 2-bit Quadrature Code Output
  • 360° Continuous Travel
  • 9mm Square, Compact design
  • Metal Bushing and Shaft
  • Minimum Life: 30,000 cycles
  • 0, 12, 24, or 30 Detents
  • 12, 15 Pulses per Revolution
  • Momentary push switch option
  • Rated IP40
PEC11L 11mm Incremental Encoder
PEC11L Series—Incremental Encoder
  • 2-bit Quadrature Code Output
  • 360° Continuous Travel
  • 11mm Square
  • Low Profile Compact design
  • Metal Bushing and Shaft
  • Minimum Life: 100,000 actuations
  • 0, 20, or 30 Detents
  • 15 or 20 Pulses Revolution
  • Momentary push switch option

12 mm Shaftless Encoder
PEC11R Series—Incremental Encoder
  • 2-bit Quadrature Code Output
  • 360° Continuous Travel
  • 12mm Square
  • Low Profile Compact design
  • Metal Bushing and Shaft
  • Minimum Life: 30,000 cycles
  • 0, 12, 18, or 24 Detents
  • 12, 18, or 24 Pulses Revolution
  • Momentary push switch option
PEC11S 11mm SMD Potentiometer
PEC11S Series—Incremental Encoder
  • 2-bit Quadrature Code Output
  • 360° Continuous Travel
  • 12mm SMD Surface Mount Device
  • Low Profile Compact design
  • Metal Bushing and Shaft
  • Minimum Life: 15,000 cycles
  • 30 Detents; 15 Pulses per Revolution
  • Momentary push switch option
PEC16 16mm Incremental Encoder
PEC16 Series 16mm Incremental Encoder
  • 2-bit Quadrature Code Output
  • 360° Continuous Travel
  • Low Cost, High Reliability
  • Minimum Life: 30,000 cycles
  • Vertical or Horizontal Mounting
  • 12 or 24 Pulses per Revolution
  • 0, 12 or 24 Detents
  • IP Rating: IP40

PEL12 12mm Encoders with Illuminated Shaft
PEL12 Series—Incremental Encoder
  • 2-bit Quadrature Code Output
  • Ilumminated Shaft—1, 2, or 3 LEDs
  • 360° Continuous Travel
  • Low Profile Compact design
  • With Bushing or Bushingless
  • Minimum Life: 30,000 cycles
  • 24 Pulses per Revolution
  • 24 Detent option
  • Rated IP40
PES12 12mm Shaftless Encoder
PES12 Series—12mm Shaftless Encoder
  • Quadrature Incremental Output
  • 360° Continuous Travel
  • 12mm Square, Compact design
  • Minimum Life: 30,000 cycles
  • 24 Pulses per Revolution
  • 24 Detent option
  • IP Rating: IP40
Series PRM16 16 mm Motorized Dual Gang Potentiometer
PRM16 Series—Motorized Potentiometer
  • Dual Rotary Potentiometer
  • 18 Different Resistance Taper Curves
  • Dual Gang standard
  • Suitable for Remote Control
  • Motorized or Manual Operation
  • Smooth manual operating feel

PRS11S
PRS11S Series—11mm Potentiometer
  • Carbon Element
  • SMD Surface Mount Device profile
  • 18 Different Resistance Taper Curves
  • Metal Shaft and Bushing
  • Wide operating temperature range
  • Rated IP40
Series PSM Motorized Slide Potentiometers
PSM Series—Motorized Potentiometer
  • 100 mm Travel Slide Potentiometer
  • Long life carbon element
  • Single Gang
  • 18 Different Resistance Taper Curves
  • Touch sense lever
  • PC terminals, Snap-in connector
PTA Series—Slide Potentiometer
  • 15, 20, 30, 45, 60mm Travel
  • Carbon Element
  • Single or Dual Gang
  • Metal Housing
  • Linear or Audio Taper
  • Tracking 3dB at -40dB to 0dB
  • Several Lever options
  • Center Detent option
  • Rubber Dust Cover option

Series PSG Slide Potentiometers
PTB Series Slide Potentiometer
  • 45, 60, 100mm Travel.
  • Carbon Element
  • Single or Dual Gang
  • Low Profile Metal Housing
  • Linear or Audio Taper
  • Tracking 3dB at 50% of travel
  • Center Detent option
  • Rubber Dust Cover option
PTD90
PTD90 Series—Modular Potentiometer
  • Up to 8 Modules
  • Compact Size–9mm width
  • Carbon Element
  • 18 Different Resistance Taper Curves
  • Tracking error within ±3 dB
  • Metal Shaft and Bushing
  • Knurled and flatted shaft styles
  • Detent Option
  • Rated IP40
Series PTF Slide Potentiometers

PTF Series—Slide Potentiometer
  • 45, 60, 100mm Travel.
  • Long Life Carbon Element
  • Single or Dual Gang
  • 18 Different Resistance Taper Curves
  • Tracking error ±2dB
  • PC Pin or Solder Lug Terminals

PTH90
PTH90 Series—9 mm Potentiometer
  • Carbon Resistance Element
  • 2 Resistance Modules
  • Dual Concentric Shaft
  • 18 Different Resistance Taper Curves
  • Rotary Switch Module Option
  • Metal Shaft and Bushing
  • Knurled, Slotted, and Flatted shaft styles
  • Detent Option
  • Rated IP40
PTJ90
PTJ90 Series—9 mm Potentiometer
  • Carbon Resistance Element
  • 2 Resistance Modules
  • Dual Concentric Shaft
  • 18 Different Resistance Taper Curves
  • Push-Push Switch Option
  • Metal Shaft and Bushing
  • Flatted and Slotted shaft styles
  • Detent Option
  • Rated IP40
PTL Series—Slide Potentiometer with LED
  • 20, 30, 45, 60mm Travel
  • Red, Orange, Green, Amber, White LED
  • Carbon Element, Single Gang
  • 18 Different Resistance Taper Curves
  • Tracking Error ±2dB
  • 10, 15, 19mm Lever Length
  • Center Detent option

PTM90
PTM90 Series—9mm Potentiometer
  • Push-On/Push-Off Switch Module
  • Carbon Resistance Element
  • 2 Resistance Modules
  • 18 Different Resistance Taper Curves
  • Tracking error within ±3 dB
  • Metal Shaft and Bushing
  • Knurled and flatted shaft styles
  • Detent Option
  • Rated IP40
ptp90
PTP90 Series—9 mm Potentiometer
  • Push Latching Shaft
  • Single or Dual Gang
  • 18 Different Resistance Taper Curves
  • Carbon Element
  • Metal Shaft and Bushing
  • Knurled, Slotted, and Flatted shaft styles
  • Detent Option
  • Rated IP40
Model 0473 Shaftless Rotary Potentiometer
Model 0473 Shaftless Rotary Potentiometer
  • Carbon Resistive Element
  • Linear Resistance Taper
  • Plug-in shaft available as accessory
  • Vertical or Horizontal Mounting
  • Rotational Life: 10,000 cycles

Model 0502 Rotary Potentiometer
Model 0502 Rotary Potentiometer
  • Carbon Resistive Element
  • Linear Resistance Taper
  • ±2% to ±5% Linearity
  • Diecast Bushing and Shaft
  • Vertical or Horizontal Mounting
Model 0620 Rotary Potentiometer
Model 0620 Sealed Rotary Potentiometer
  • Cermet Resistive Element
  • Linear Resistance Taper
  • ±5% Linearity
  • Locking Bushing Option
  • PC Pin or Panel Mount
Model 0621 Rotary Potentiometer
Model 0621 Sealed Rotary Potentiometer
  • Cermet Resistive Element
  • Linear Resistance Taper
  • ±5% Linearity
  • Locking Bushing Option
  • Panel Mount

Model 3046 Linear Motion Potentiometer
Model 3046 Linear Motion Potentiometer
  • Conductive Plastic Element
  • .15", .25", or .35" Travel
  • Sealed Body Standard
  • Free shaft rotation
  • Infinite resolution
  • 0-80 UNF-2A Threaded Shaft
  • Shaft options available
  • Rated life: 500,000 cycles
Series PTV09 9mm PCB Potentiometer
PTV09 Series—9mm Potentiometer
  • Carbon Element
  • 18 Different Resistance Taper Curves
  • Flatted or Knurled Insulated shaft
  • Vertical or Horizontal PCB Mount
  • Center Detent Option
Series PTVPTT 12mm PCB Potentiometer

PTV/PTT Series—12mm Potentiometer
  • Carbon Element
  • Single or Dual Gang
  • 18 Different Resistance Taper Curves
  • Flatted Insulated shaft
  • Vertical or Horizontal PCB Mount
  • Center Tap Option
  • Center Detent Option

3310 12mm Shaftless Encoder
3310 Series—9mm Sealed Potentiometer
  • Conductive Plastic Element
  • Single or Dual Potentiometer
  • Potentiometer Plus Switch Option
  • Linear Taper
  • Sealed for Board Wash
  • PC Pins and Bushing Mount
  • Metal or Plastic shaft options
  • IP67 Rating
3315 12mm Shaftless Encoder
3315 Series—Sealed Incremental Encoder
  • 2-bit Quadrature Code Output
  • 360° Continuous Travel
  • 9mm Square, Compact design
  • Minimum Life: 100,000 cycles @ 6 PPR
  • 6, 12 Pulses per Revolution
  • Bushingless option
  • IP Rating: IP67
Model 3360 Rotary Potentiometer
Model 3360 Sealed Panel Control
  • Conductive Plastic Element
  • Linear Taper
  • Compact size—6mm Square
  • Sealed for Board Wash
  • Plastic Bushing and Shaft
  • PC Pins and Panel Mount
  • IP67 Rating

Series 3850 Rotary Potentiometer
Series 3850 3/4" Diameter Potentiometer
  • Model 3851 - Single-Turn Conductive
  • Model 3852 - Single-Turn Cermet
  • Model 3856 - 3 3/4-Turn Cermet
  • Linear and Audio Taper
  • Metal Bushing and Shaft
  • Plain or Locking Bushing
  • PC Pins and Panel Mount
  • IP40 Rating
Model82
Model 82—Premium Guitar Potentiometer
  • Conductive Polymer element
  • Very low noise
  • Audio Taper
  • 10% Resistance tolerance
  • ±5% Independent Linearity
  • Plain or knurled shaft
  • Long Bushing option
Model 97 and Model 99
Model 97 / 99—5/8" Potentiometer
  • Conductive Plastic or Cermet Element
  • DPST Rotary Switch
  • PC Pin or Solder Lug Terminals
  • Linear, Audio, or Reverse Audio Taper
  • Metal or Plastic shaft options
  • IP40 Rating
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