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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.