
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
24
3290/RT24/RTR24 - 3/8” Square Trimming Potentiometer
Nominal
Resolution
(Percent)
1.11
0.93
0.62
0.60
0.54
0.42
0.33
0.26
0.20
0.17
0.14
0.13
0.11
Resistance
(Ohms)
10
20
50
100
200
500
1,000
2,000
5,000
10,000
20,000
25,000
50,000
Resistance
Code
100
200
500
101
201
501
102
202
502
103
203
253
503
3290H/RT24X/RTR24X
Common Dimensions
3.81
(.150)
3290P/RT24/RTR24
1
2
3
4.75
(.187)
2.54
(.100)
4.75
(.187)
2.54
(.100)
2.54
(.100)
1.27*
(.050)
1.52
*
(.060)
1.91
(.075)
1.02
(.040)
9.53
±
.38*
(.375
±
.015)
3 2 1
2.54
(.100)
4.75
(.187)
9.53
±
.38
*
(.375
±
.015)
2.54
(.100)
8.00
±
.38
(.315
±
.015)
TYP.*
.51
±
.03
(.020
±
.001)
DIA. TYP.*
ADJ. SLOT
1.52
(.060)
.51
(.020)
.64
(.025)
WIDE
X
X
DEEP
DIA.
3
2
1
3290W/RT24/RTR24
2.54
(.100)
2.54
(.100)
1.19
(.075)
Features
I
Multiturn/ Wirewound / Industrial / Sealed
I
Listed on the QPL for style RT24 per
MIL-R-27208 and RTR24 per
High-Rel MIL-R-39015
I
Panel mount option available
(see page 73 for details)
Electrical Characteristics
Standard Resistance Range
3290.................................10 to 50K ohms
RT24 ................................10 to 10K ohms
RTR24............................500 to 10K ohms
(see standard resistance table)
Resistance Tolerance ...................±5% std.
(tighter tolerance available)
Absolute Minimum Resistance
..................................0.1% or 1 ohm max.
(whichever is greater)
Noise..........................100 ohms ENR max.
Resolution
.................(see standard resistance table)
Insulation Resistance ....................500 vdc.
1,000 megohms min.
Dielectric Strength
Sea Level...................................1,000 vac
80,000 Feet...................................350 vac
Adjustment Travel.................25 turns nom.
Environmental Characteristics
Power Rating @ 85°C
3290 .............................................1.0 watt
RT24/RTR24...............................0.75 watt
Power Rating @ 150°C ......................0 watt
Temperature Range..........-65°C to +150°C
Temperature Coefficient...........±50ppm/°C
Seal Test ............................85°C Fluorinert*
Humidity
3290................MIL-STD-202 Method 106
96 hours (2%
TR; 100 Megohms IR)
RT24 ...............(1%
TR; 10 Megohms IR)
RTR24...........(1%
TR; 100 Megohms IR)
Vibration
3290....................................................30G
(1%
TR; 0.5% + resolution
VR)
RT24/RTR24.......................................20G
(1%
TR; 0.5% + resolution
VR)
Shock .................................................100G
(1%
TR; 0.5% + resolution
VR)
Load Life
3290 ...........1,000 hours 1.0 watt @ 85°C
(2%
TR; 500 ohms ENR)
RT24.........1,000 hours 0.75 watt @ 85°C
(2%
TR; 2% + resolution
VR)
RTR24.....10,000 hours 0.75 watt @ 85°C
(3% + resolution
VR)
Rotational Life............................200 cycles
3290.................(2%
TR; 500 ohms ENR)
RT24/RTR24...............................(2%
TR)
Physical Characteristics
Torque..................................5.0 oz-in. max.
Mechanical Stops......................Wiper idles
Terminals
3290 ..........Solderable printed circuit pins
RT24/RTR24...MIL-STD-202; Method 208
Weight ..........................................0.025 oz.
1
3
CW
CLOCKWISE
CCW
2
WIPER
Standard Resistance Table
Popular values listed in boldface. Special
resistances available.
How to Order
3290 H - 1 - 103 M
Model
Style
Standard or Modified
Product Indicator
-1 = Standard Product
Resistance Code
Optional Suffix Letter
M = Panel Mount
(Factory Installed)
See page 81 for RT24/RTR24 ordering
information.
Consult factory for other available options.
THOUGH
DSTRBUION
DIMENSIONS ARE:
METRIC
(INCHES)
TOLERANCES: ±0.25 (.010) EXCEPT WHERE NOTED
Physical Characteristics (cont.)
Marking
3290................Manufacturer’s trademark,
resistance code, wiring diagram,
date code, manufacturer’s model
number and style
RT24/RTR24...........Mil-spec part number
Wiper................Positioned at 50% nominal
Flammability...............................U.L. 94V-0
Standard Packaging .........50 pcs. per tube
Adjustment Tool ..................................H-90
*”FLUORINERT” IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF 3M CO.
SHADED AREAS TYPICALLY NOT STOCKED BY
DISTRIBUTORS AND NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NEW
DESIGNS.
*
Common dimensions