TRIMPOT® TRIMMING POTENTIOMETERS September, 2014 Model 3009 Trimpot® Trimming Potentiometer Packaging Improvement Bourns Trimpot Product Line announces a new design layout for the tube packaging of the Bourns® Model 3009 Trimpot® Trimming Potentiometer. This improved design provides a more secure fit for the product and increased stability in the shipping and handling process. The only change for this model is to the packaging design. The form, fit and function of the component is not affected. See Table 1 for a list of the part numbers affected by the packaging improvement. Model 3009 Packaging 5.84 ± 0.25 (.230 ± .010) 1.27 (.050) MAX. R 2 PLCS. 1.52 (.060) MAX. R 2 PLCS. 0.51 (.020) 5.84 ± 0.25 (.230 ± .010) 3.56 ± 0.25 CENT. (.140 ± .010) 17.78 ± 0.25 (.700 ± .010) 0.76 (.030) Current Design 3.05 ± 0.25 (.120 ± .010) 17.78 ± 0.25 (.700 ± .010) 9.91 ± 0.25 (.390 ± .010) 1.02 (.040) MAX. R 4 PLCS. 4.83 ± 0.25 (.190 ± .010) 9.91 ± 0.25 (.390 ± .010) 1.02 (.040) MAX. R 4 PLCS. 4.06 ± 0.25 (.160 ± .010) Improved Design Implementation dates are as follows: Bourns will begin phasing in this process: November, 2014 First date code using the above changes: 444T0 Date that existing packaging will begin phasing out: October 31, 2014 Date that deliveries of modified packaging will begin: November 1, 2014 Should you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact Bourns Customer Service/Inside Sales. T1422 Model 3009 Trimpot® Trimming Potentiometer Packaging Improvement September, 2014 Page 2 of 2 Table 1 - Part Numbers Affected by the Packaging Improvement Part Number 3009P-1-100LF 3009P-1-101 3009P-1-101LF 3009P-1-102 3009P-1-102LF 3009P-1-103 3009P-1-103LF 3009P-1-104 3009P-1-104LF 3009P-1-105 3009P-1-105LF 3009P-1-154LF 3009P-1-200LF 3009P-1-201 3009P-1-201LF 3009P-1-202 3009P-1-202LF 3009P-1-203 3009P-1-203LF 3009P-1-204 3009P-1-204LF 3009P-1-205 3009P-1-205LF 3009P-1-253LF 3009P-1-254LF 3009P-1-403LF 3009P-1-500 3009P-1-500LF 3009P-1-501 3009P-1-501LF 3009P-1-502 3009P-1-502LF 3009P-1-503 3009P-1-503LF 3009P-1-504LF 3009P-1-753LF 3009P-EH1-201LF 3009P-FV7-100LF 3009P-FV7-102LF 3009P-FV7-103LF 3009P-FV7-104LF 3009P-FV7-202LF 3009Y-1-100LF 3009Y-1-101LF 3009Y-1-102 3009Y-1-102LF 3009Y-1-103 3009Y-1-103LF 3009Y-1-104 3009Y-1-104LF 3009Y-1-105 3009Y-1-105LF 3009Y-1-200LF 3009Y-1-201LF 3009Y-1-202 3009Y-1-202LF 3009Y-1-203 3009Y-1-203LF 3009Y-1-204 3009Y-1-204LF 3009Y-1-205LF 3009Y-1-253LF 3009Y-1-500LF 3009Y-1-501 3009Y-1-501LF 3009Y-1-502 3009Y-1-502LF 3009Y-1-503LF 3009Y-1-504 3009Y-1-504LF