
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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3296-LC2 -
3/8” Square Trimming Potentiometer
Features
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High Performance Series 3/8” Square /
Multiturn / Cermet / Industrial / Sealed
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Thin body profile
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Sealed to withstand board washing
processes
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Patent #4427966, #4732802, #4824694
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Low current applications <50uA
Electrical Characteristics
Standard Resistance Range
.......................500 ohms to 100K ohms
(see standard resistance table)
Resistance Tolerance .............±10% std.
Absolute Minimum Resistance
...............................2 ohms or 1% max.
(whichever is greater)
Contact Resistance Variation
.............................................0.5% max.
Contact Resistance (D.C. mode)
.............................................0.3% max.
D.C. Offset.............................0.5% max.
Adjustability
Voltage........................................±0.1%
Resistance..................................±0.2%
Insulation Resistance ................500 vdc.
1,000 megohms min.
Dielectric Strength
Sea Level..................................900 vac
70,000 feet................................350 vac
Adjustment Angle, Electrical
............................................25 ±5 turns
Environmental Characteristics
Power Rating (400 volts max.)
85°C .........................................0.5 watt
125°C ..........................................0 watt
Temperature Range
....................................-55°C to +125°C
Temperature Coefficient
..........................................±100ppm/°C
Humidity.............80-90%, RH, 10 cycles
2% max. TRS, IR 10 megohms
0.2% max. contact resistance shift
Seal Test.......................85° C Flourinert*
Vibration .......................20G - 0.5% VRS
0.2% contact resistance shift
Shock .........................100G - 0.5% VRS
0.2% contact resistance shift
Load Life @ 85°C Rated Power
............................1,000 hours 3% TRS,
0.2% contact resistance
shift - 0.5% CRV
Rotational Life.........200 cycles, 4% TRS
0.2% contact resistance shift
Thermal Shock...........................5 cycles
2% TRS, 0.5% VRS
0.2% contact resistance shift
Physical Characteristics
Torque .............................3.0 oz-in. max.
Mechanical Stops..................Wiper idles
Terminals ..................Solderable PC pins
Weight ........................................0.03 oz.
Marking ...........................Manufacturer’s
trademark, resistance code
and date code
Wiper ..............................Set at CW end
Flammability ..........................U.L. 94V-0
Standard Packaging ....50 pcs. per tube
Adjustment Tool ..............................H-90
Resistance
(Ohms)
500
1,000
2,000
5,000
10,000
20,000
25,000
50,000
100,000
Resistance
Code
501
102
202
502
103
203
253
503
104
Standard Resistance Table
How To Order
3296 W - LC2 - 103
Model
Style
Product Indicator
Resistance Code
Consult factory for other available options.
3296P
2
3
1
3296W
2
1
3
3296X
2
1
3
10.03
(.395)
1.52
(.060)
.38
(.015)
5.97
±
.89
(.235
±
.035)
2.54
(.100)
.51
(.020)
1.12
(.044)
4.83
(.190)
9.53
(.375)
1.09
(.043)
Common Dimensions
2.54
(.100)
2.54
(.100)
2.54
(.100)
2.54
(.100)
2.54
(.100)
2.54
(.100)
2.54
(.100)
MIN.
DIA.
5.23
(.206)
2.41
(.095)
2.41
(.095)
ADJ. SLOT
2.29
(.090)
.56
(.022)
.76
(.030)
WIDE
X
X
DEEP
DIA.
1
3
CW
CLOCKWISE
CCW
2
WIPER
DIMENSIONS ARE:
METRIC
(INCHES)
TOLERANCES: ±0.25 (.010) EXCEPT WHERE NOTED
*”FLUORINERT” IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF 3M CO.
SHADED AREAS TYPICALLY NOT STOCKED BY
DISTRIBUTORS AND NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NEW
DESIGNS.