Bourns today announced the expanded standard resistance values for its PDB182-GTRB Series L17 mm blend-balance guitar potentiometers. The series now spans 10 kΩ to 1 MΩ, adding resistance options for tone shaping, signal blending, and balance control on the same mechanical layout.

The PDB182-GTRB Series is used in electric guitars, amplifiers, mixers, synthesizers, and other audio equipment. Its dual-gang, center-detent design delivers repeatable blend and balance adjustment in a 17 mm package. The new resistance codes give instrument builders and audio OEMs a wider set of tonal configurations within the same series.

Because the expanded values share the same mechanical envelope and mounting dimensions as existing PDB182-GTRB configurations, designers can evaluate new resistance options in current PCB layouts and enclosures with no additional qualification of fit or form. Standard M and N taper options are available across the full resistance range.

Design Features and Key Capabilities

• Carbon element for smooth, consistent wiper contact
• Plain or knurled shaft option
• Metal bushing and metal shaft for mechanical durability
• Center detent standard for repeatable blend/balance positioning
• Rear solder lugs or PC pin termination
• 10 kΩ to 1 MΩ standard resistance values
• Standard M and N taper
• RoHS compliant*

Electrical Specifications

Applications

• Electric guitars, bass guitars, and other stringed instruments
• Amplifiers, mixers, drum machines, and synthesizers
• Pro-audio and broadcast equipment
• Consumer audio and multimedia devices
• General-purpose audio control circuits