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
13CW
CLOCKWISE
CCW
2WIPER
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
XDEEP
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.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Customers should verify actual device performance in their specific applications.
SIDE ADJUST
3296X-1
18 ± .76
(.709 ± .030)
8.89 + .76 /- .51
(.350 + .030 /- .020)
28.07 ± .76
(1.105 ± .030)
3.81 ± .71
(.15 ± .028)
1
2
3
4.83 + .30/ -.25
(.190 + .012/ -.010)
2.41 ± .25
(.095 ± .010)
12.70
(.500) REF.
12.7 + 0.3/ - 0.25
(.500 + .012/ - .010)
18 + 1.0/ - 0.5
(709 + .040/ - .020)
4.0 ± .03
(.157 ± .001)
DIA.
ALL PINS IN-LINE ON CENTER
DIMENSIONS:
1000/REEL/BOX
2.54
(.100)
MM
(INCHES)
12.70
(.500)
TOP ADJUST
3296W-1
29.59 ± .76
(1.165 ± .030)
1
2
3
REF.
4.83 + .30/ -.25
(.190 + .012/ -.010)
2.41 ± .25
(.095 ± .010)
18 ± .76
(.709 ± .030)
4.0 ± .03
(.157 ± .001)
DIA.
12.7 + 0.3/ - 0.25
(.500 + .012/ - .010)
18 + 1.0/ - 0.5
(709 + .040/ - .020)
8.89 + .76 /- .51
(.350 + .030 /- .020)
3.81 ± .71
(.150 ± .028)
.51 ± .051
(020 ± .002) DIA. TYP.
(.100)
2.54
ALL PINS IN-LINE ON CENTER
DIMENSIONS:
1000/REEL/BOX
2.54
(.100)
MM
(INCHES)
Packaging Specifications
Meets EIA Specification 468.
3296 - 3/8 ” Square Trimming Potentiometer
REV. 06/04
