Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Customers should verify actual device performance in their specific applications.
3296 - 3/8 " Square Trimming Potentiometer
Features
Multiturn / Cermet / Industrial / Sealed
5 terminal styles
Tape and reel packaging available
Chevron seal design
Listed on the QPL
for style RJ24 per
MIL-R-22097 and RJR24 per High-Rel
Mil-R-39035
Mounting hardware
available
(H-117P)
Lead free version available
Electrical Characteristics
Standard Resistance Range
........................10 ohms to 2 megohms
(see standard resistance table)
Resistance Tolerance ............10 % std.
(tighter tolerance available)
Absolute Minimum Resistance
..............................1 % or 2 ohms max.
(whichever is greater)
Contact Resistance Variation
...........................1.0 % or 3 ohms max.
(whichever is greater)
Adjustability
Voltage.....................................0.01 %
Resistance ...............................0.05 %
Resolution.....................................Infinite
Insulation Resistance ................500 vdc.
1,000 megohms min.
Dielectric Strength
Sea Level ..................................900 vac
70,000 Feet...............................350 vac
Effective Travel..................25 turns nom.
Environmental Characteristics
Power Rating (300 volts max.)
70 C ........................................0.5 watt
125 C .........................................0 watt
Temperature Range
..................................-55 C to +150 C
Temperature Coefficient ....100 ppm/C
Seal Test .......................85 C Fluorinert*
Humidity........MIL-STD-202 Method 103
96 hours
(2 % TR, 10 Megohms IR)
Vibration.........20 G (1 % TR; 1 % VR)
Shock...........100 G (1 % TR; 1 % VR)
Load Life
...............1,000 hours 0.5 watt @ 70 C
(3 % TR; 3 % or 3 ohms,
whichever is greater, CRV)
Rotational Life ........................200 cycles
(4 % TR; 3 % or 3 ohms,
whichever is greater, CRV)
Physical Characteristics
Torque .............................3.0 oz-in. max.
Mechanical Stops..................Wiper idles
Terminals ........................Solderable pins
Weight ........................................0.03 oz.
Marking ...........................Manufacturer's
trademark, resistance code,
wiring diagram, date code,
manufacturer's model
number and style
Wiper..................................50 % 10 %
Flammability ..........................U.L. 94V-0
Standard Packaging .....50 pcs. per tube
Adjustment Tool ..............................H-90
1
3
CW
CLOCKWISE
CCW
2
WIPER
1.27 0.1
(.050 .004)
4.83 .13
(.190 .005)
9.53
(.375)
1.27 0.1
(.050 .004)
Common Dimensions
3296P
5.23
(.206)
2
3
1
3296W
2
3
1
2.41
(.095)
3296X
2
3
1
8.26 .64
(.325 .025)
2.54
(.100)
2.54
(.100)
2.54
(.100)
2.54
(.100)
2.54
(.100)
2.54
(.100)
2.54
(.100)
2.41
(.095)
10.03
(.395)
1.52
(.060)
.38
(.015)
6.40 1.32
(.252 .052)
.51 .03
(.020 .001)
2.54
(.100)
2.54
(.100)
MIN.
DIA.
ADJ. SLOT
2.19
(.086)
.56
(.022)
.76
(.030)
WIDE
X
X
DEEP
DIA.
3296Y (Commercial Only)
1
2
3
1.14
(.045)
2
3
1
3296Z (Commercial Only)
2.54
(.100)
2.54
(.100)
2.54
(.100)
2.54
(.100)
2.54
(.100)
2.54
(.100)
1.14
(.045)
Resistance
Resistance
(Ohms)
Code
10
100
20
200
50
500
100
101
200
201
500
501
1,000
102
2,000
202
5,000
502
10,000
103
20,000
203
25,000
253
50,000
503
100,000
104
200,000
204
250,000
254
500,000
504
1,000,000
105
2,000,000
205
Standard Resistance Table
AVAILABLE
THROUGH
DISTRIBUTION
DIMENSIONS ARE:
MM
(INCHES)
TOLERANCES: 0.25 (.010) EXCEPT WHERE NOTED
*"FLUORINERT" IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF 3M CO.
Popular values listed in boldface. Special
resistances available.
How to Order
3296 W - 1 - 103 __ LF
Model
Style
Standard or Modified
Product Indicator
-1 = Standard Product
Resistance Code
Packaging Designator
Blank = Tube (Standard)
R = Tape and Reel (X and W Pin Styles
Only)
A = Ammo Pack (X and W Pin Styles Only)
Terminations
LF = 100 % Tin-plated (lead free)
Blank = 90 % Tin / 10 % Lead-plated
Consult factory for other available options.
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