
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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3296-OT1 -
3/8” Square Trimming Potentiometer
Resistance
(Ohms)
100
200
500
1,000
2,000
5,000
10,000
20,000
50,000
100,000
200,000
500,000
1,000,000
Resistance
Code
101
201
501
102
202
502
103
203
503
104
204
504
105
Features
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3/8” Square/ Multiturn / Cermet
Industrial / Sealed
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Designed for operational amplifier offset
voltage adjustment applications
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Reduces power supply drift errors
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Unique center tapped trimming
potentiometer
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Vertical and horizontal adjust types
available
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Patent #4427966 drive mechanism
Electrical Characteristics
Standard Resistance Range
(Pin 1 to Pin 3)
........................100 ohms to 1 megohm
(see standard resistance table)
Resistance Tolerance .............±20% std.
Absolute Minimum Resistance
..........................................2 ohms max.
Voltage Output Variation.............+0.25%
Adjustability (VR) ......................±0.025%
Insulation Resistance ................500 vdc.
.............................1,000 megohms min.
Dielectric Strength
Sea Level..................................900 vac
70,000 Feet...............................350 vac
Effective Electrical Travel, Nom.
.................................................25 turns
Center Tap Resistance .......2 ohms max.
Center Tap Electrical Center............±5%
Center Tap Dead Band ...............0.5 turn
Environmental Characteristics
Power Rating
70°C .........................................0.5 watt
125°C ..........................................0 watt
Temperature Range
....................................-55°C to +125°C
Temperature Stability (
VR)
...........................................±0.5% max.
Seal Test........................85°C Fluorinert*
Humidity........MIL-STD-202 Method 103
96 hours...................10 megohms min.
Vibration, 20G..........................±1%
TR
Shock, 100G............................±1%
TR
Load Life, 1,000 Hours ............±3%
TR
Rotational Life, 200 cycles
...............................................±4%
TR
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
Flammability ..........................U.L. 94V-0
Standard Packaging
.............................50 pcs. per tube/tray
Adjustment Tool ..............................H-90
Also see Model 3386-OT1, page 62.
3296W-OT1
.94
(.037)
3296X-OT1
2
4
1
3
2
4
1
3
10.03
(.395)
1.52
(.060)
.38
(.015)
6.40
±
1.32
(.252
±
.052)
.51
(.020)
1.12
(.044)
4.83
(.190)
9.53
(.375)
1.09
(.043)
Common Dimensions
2.54
(.100)
TYP.
MIN.
DIA.
TYP.
2.54
(.100)
2.54
(.100)
2.41
(.095)
2.41
(.095)
.94
(.037)
ADJ. SLOT
2.29
(.090)
.56
(.022)
.76
(.030)
WIDE
X
X
DEEP
DIA.
1
3
CW
CLOCKWISE
CCW
2
WIPER
4
CENTER TAP
How To Order
3296 X - OT1 - 103
Model
Style
Catalog Product
Resistance Code
Standard Resistance Table
Popular values listed in boldface. Special
resistances available.
Suggested Offset Voltage Adjustment Circuit
2
3
1
4
+V
–V
R1 100K
BOURNS OFFSET TRIMMER
R2
1M
R3
100
INPUT
OUTPUT
OFFSET
ADJUSTMENT
RANGE = ±V (R3/R2)
-
+
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.