Bourns MU1608

MU1608 variants from Bourns

Variants

Mfr

Bourns

Lifecycle

Active

MU1608 Overview

What changes between part numbers, and what to check before you lock the BOM — Microcontrollers.

Key Features

Lifecycle mix: ActiveConfirm lifecycle on the exact MPN, not just the base number prefix.
2 distinct suffix patternsExamples: 221Y, 600Y. Decode suffix meaning in the ordering notes under the variant table.

Target Applications

Microcontrollers — design-in and field replacement
BOM scrub where only the base prefix is known but suffix is TBD
Second-source checks when the original MPN is constrained

Ordering Variants

Compare 2 MU1608 part numbers by package, electrical parameters, lifecycle, and availability. Use RFQ for stock and lead-time confirmation.

Part Number	Description	Manufacturer	Lifecycle	RoHS	Availability	Action
MU1608-221Y	FERRITE BEAD 220 OHM 0603 1LN	Bourns	Active	Compliant	In Stock	RFQ
MU1608-600Y	FERRITE BEAD 60 OHM 0603 1LN	Bourns	Active	Compliant	In Stock	RFQ

Ordering Code Differences

How suffixes on MU1608 map to package, grade, and reel options.

How to Choose the Right MU1608 Microcontrollers

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Match the footprint first

Pull the exact package drawing for your MPN — base-number swaps fail most often at the footprint, not the schematic.

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Electrical headroom

Compare voltage and current columns in the variant table. For MU1608, a suffix with lower voltage or current rating will not survive the same circuit without recalculation.

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Temp grade letter matters

Commercial (0–70 °C) and industrial (−40–85 °C+) suffixes look similar in the prefix — confirm ambient + self-heating, not just the first page of the datasheet.

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Copy the full MPN

Do not BOM only "MU1608" — include the full suffix (e.g. 221Y, 600Y). RFQ with reel/tube preference and required date code.

Technical Specifications

Core parameters for MU1608 product family

Identity

Base Model

MU1608

Manufacturer

Bourns

Listed Variants

Variant Parameters

Lifecycle Status

Active

RoHS Status

Compliant

Source MU1608 with Octatronics

Request stock confirmation, lead time, date code, and pricing for all 2 ordering variants from Bourns. Our team supports active, EOL, and hard-to-find component sourcing.

Original manufacturer parts with traceability options
BOM upload and multi-line RFQ support
Package, grade, and compliance verification

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common technical questions about the MU1608 product family.

Is MU1608 a single part I can order, or a family prefix?

MU1608 is a base / family code from Bourns. You order a full MPN such as MU1608-221Y, MU1608-600Y. The variant table lists 2 orderable lines with different suffixes.

What do the suffix letters on MU1608 part numbers mean?

Listed suffix fragments include: 221Y, 600Y. Typically they encode package (see Package column), temperature grade, and tape/reel option. Always decode on the Bourns datasheet ordering guide — do not guess from pattern alone.

What is the lifecycle status of MU1608 variants?

Lifecycle values in our listing: Active. Status is per MPN suffix — one variant can be Active while another is NRND. Check PCN for your exact suffix before multi-year commitments.

What should I send for an RFQ on MU1608?

Full manufacturer MPN (not just MU1608), quantity, needed date code, reel vs tube, and any compliance docs (CoC, RoHS, conflict minerals). If you only know the base prefix, include a photo of the existing label or reel.