
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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3296-LTC - 3/8” Square Trimming Potentiometer
Features
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Low TCR
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Multiturn / Cermet / Industrial / Sealed
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3 terminal styles
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Chevron seal design
Applications
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Rheostat applications with wiper currents
less than 25 microamps
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Process control instrumentation
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Power supplies
Electrical Characteristics
Standard Resistance Range
.....................................2K to 25K ohms
(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
End to End..........................±20ppm/°C
Through the Wiper..............±50ppm/°C
Seal Test........................85°C Fluorinert*
Humidity........MIL-STD-202 Method 103
96 hours
(2%
TR, 10 Megohms IR)
Vibration............20G (1%
TR; 1%
VR)
Shock..............100G (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 ..........Positioned at 50% nominal
Flammability ..........................U.L. 94V-0
Standard Packaging .....50 pcs. per tube
Adjustment Tool ..............................H-90
1
3
CW
CLOCKWISE
CCW
2
WIPER
10.03
(.395)
1.52
(.060)
.38
(.015)
6.40
±
1.32
(.252
±
.052)
.51
±
.03
(.020
±
.001)
1.12
(.044)
4.83
±
.13
(.190
±
.005)
9.53
(.375)
1.09
(.043)
Common Dimensions
3296P
5.23
(.206)
2
3
1
3296W
2
1
3
2.41
(.095)
3296X
2
1
3
2.54
(.100)
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)
2.54
(.100)
2.41
(.095)
MIN.
DIA.
ADJ. SLOT
2.29
(.090)
.56
(.022)
.76
(.030)
WIDE
X
X
DEEP
DIA.
How To Order
3296 W - LTC - 103
Model
Style
Product Indicator
Resistance Code
Consult factory for other available options.
Resistance
(Ohms)
2,000
5,000
10,000
20,000
25,000
Resistance
Code
202
502
103
203
253
Standard Resistance Table
THOUGH
DSTRBUION
DIMENSIONS ARE:
METRIC
(INCHES)
TOLERANCES: ±0.25 (.010) EXCEPT WHERE NOTED
*”FLUORINERT” IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF 3M CO.
Popular values listed in boldface. Special
resistances available.
NOTE: TCR through the wiper applies when 40% or more
of the resistance element is in the circuit.