Bourns Inc.
Bourns is a global manufacturer of electronic components including potentiometers, resistors, circuit protection devices, sensors, and magnetics, serving industries since 1947.
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Bourns, Inc. is a global manufacturer of electronic components and integrated solutions, leading the electronics industry since 1947. The company established a benchmark for quality and innovation with the 1952 introduction of the Trimpot line, the world's first patented trimming potentiometer.
Bourns' comprehensive product portfolio includes:
- Precision and panel potentiometers
- Chip resistors and resistor networks
- Circuit protection devices including MOVs, TVS diodes, and fuses
- Sensors, encoders, and position feedback devices
- Inductors, transformers, and magnetic components
Bourns components meet the rigorous demands of automotive, consumer electronics, industrial, medical, and aerospace industries. Their Riedon shunt sensors provide high-accuracy current sensing with exceptional operational stability for demanding measurement applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What potentiometer types does Bourns manufacture?
- Bourns manufactures precision trimming potentiometers (Trimpot), panel mount potentiometers, chip trimmer potentiometers, and specialty potentiometers for various adjustment and control applications.
- Does Bourns offer circuit protection products?
- Yes, Bourns provides comprehensive circuit protection solutions including metal oxide varistors (MOVs), TVS diodes, polymeric PTC resettable fuses, gas discharge tubes, and ESD protection devices.
- What sensor products does Bourns manufacture?
- Bourns manufactures position sensors, current sensors, rotary encoders, and magnetic sensors for automotive, industrial, and consumer applications requiring precise feedback and measurement.
- What industries use Bourns electronic components?
- Bourns components are used in automotive electronics, medical equipment, industrial automation, test and measurement, consumer electronics, and aerospace/avionics applications.