Features

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■ Multiturn / Cermet / Industrial / Sealed ■ Mounting hardware available

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■ RoHS compliant* version available
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■ Tape and reel packaging available

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■ Chevron seal design ■ For trimmer applications/processing

guidelines, click here
■ Listed on the QPL for style RJ24 per
MIL-R-22097 and RJR24 per High-Rel
Mil-R-39035

3296 - 3/8 ” Square Trimpot® Trimming Potentiometer

Electrical Characteristics Product Dimensions

Standard Resistance Range Common Dimensions 3296Y
1.14
......................10 ohms to 2 megohms 6.40 ± 1.32 10.03 2.54 (.045)
(see standard resistance table) (.252 ± .052) (.395) (.100) 3
Resistance Tolerance ........... ±10 % std. .38 1.52 4.83 ± .13
2
MIN. 1
(tighter tolerance available) (.015) (.060) (.190 ± .005)
2.54 2.54
Absolute Minimum Resistance 1.27 ± 0.1 (.100) (.100)
(.050 ± .004) 9.53
........................... 1 % or 2 ohms max. (.375)
(whichever is greater) 2.54 3296Z
Contact Resistance Variation (.100) 1.27 ± 0.1 1.14
ADJ. SLOT (.050 ± .004) 2.54 (.045)
........................ 1.0 % or 3 ohms max. 2.54
2.19 DIA. (.100)
(.100) 3
(whichever is greater) (.086)
.51 ± .03 DIA. .56 2
Adjustability X
(.022)
WIDE
1
(.020 ± .001) 2.54
Voltage .................................. ±0.01 % .76 2.54
X DEEP (.100) (.100)
Resistance ............................ ±0.05 % (.030)
Resolution ................................... Infinite 3296P
Insulation Resistance ............... 500 vdc. 2.54 2.54
8.26 ± .64 2 WIPER
1,000 megohms min. (.100) (.100)
(.325 ± .025)
Dielectric Strength 3 CCW 1 3 CW
Sea Level................................ 900 vac 2 CLOCKWISE
70,000 Feet ............................ 350 vac
1 2.54
Effective Travel .................25 turns nom. 5.23 (.100) MM
(.206) DIMENSIONS:
(INCHES)
Environmental Characteristics 0.25
3296W TOLERANCES: ± EXCEPT WHERE NOTED
Power Rating (300 volts max.) 2.54 2.41 (.010)
(.100) (.095)
70 °C ...................................... 0.5 watt 3
125 °C ....................................... 0 watt 2 Standard Resistance Table
Temperature Range ... -55 °C to +125 °C
2.54 1
Temperature Coefficient ... ±100 ppm/°C (.100) Resistance Resistance
Seal Test ......................85 °C Fluorinert† (Ohms) Code
Humidity .......MIL-STD-202 Method 103 10 100
3296X 20 200
96 hours 2.54 50 500
(2 % ΔTR, 10 Megohms IR) (.100) 100 101
Vibration ....... 20 G (1 % ΔTR; 1 % ΔVR) 3 200 201
Shock ......... 100 G (1 % ΔTR; 1 % ΔVR) 2 500 501
1,000 102
Load Life.. 1,000 hours 0.5 watt @ 70 °C 2.54 1
2.41 2,000 202
(3 % ΔTR; 3 % or 3 ohms, (.100)
(.095) 5,000 502
whichever is greater, CRV) 10,000 103
Rotational Life .......................200 cycles 20,000 203
How To Order 25,000 253
(4 % ΔTR; 3 % or 3 ohms, 50,000 503
whichever is greater, CRV) 3296 W - 1 - 103 __ LF 100,000 104
Model 200,000 204
Physical Characteristics 250,000 254
Style 500,000 504
Torque............................. 3.0 oz-in. max. 1,000,000 105
Standard or Modified
Mechanical Stops ................. Wiper idles 2,000,000 205
Product Indicator
Terminals .......................Solderable pins -1 = Standard Product Popular values listed in boldface. Special
Weight ....................................... 0.03 oz. resistances available.
Marking........................... Manufacturer’s Resistance Code
trademark, resistance code, Packaging Designator
wiring diagram, date code, Blank = Tube (Standard)
manufacturer’s model R = Tape and Reel (X and W Pin Styles
number and style Only)
A = Ammo Pack (X and W Pin Styles Only)
Wiper ............... 50 % (Actual TR) ±10 %
Flammability ..........................U.L. 94V-0 Terminations
Standard Packaging .....50 pcs. per tube LF = 100 % Tin-plated (RoHS compliant)
Adjustment Tool..............................H-90 Blank = 90 % Tin / 10 % Lead-plated
(Standard)
Consult factory for other available options.
*RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC Jan 27 2003 including Annex.
†“Fluorinert” is a registered trademark of 3M Co.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Customers should verify actual device performance in their specific applications.
 3296 - 3/8 ” Square Trimpot® Trimming Potentiometer

Packaging Specifications
SIDE ADJUST TOP ADJUST
3296X-1 3296W-1
3.81 ± .71
(.150 ± .028)
28.07 ± .76 12.70
REF. 8.89 + .76 /- .51
(1.105 ± .030) (.500) 12.70
(.350 + .030 /- .020) REF.
(.500)
3.81 ± .71 18 ± .76
18 ± .76
(.15 ± .028) (.709 ± .030)
(.709 ± .030)
8.89 + .76 /- .51 29.59 ± .76
3 2 (1.165 ± .030)
(.350 + .030 /- .020) 1 3 2
1

18 + 1.0/ - 0.5 4.0 ± .03

18 + 1.0/ - 0.5 4.0 ± .03
(709 + .040/ - .020) (.157 ± .001)
DIA. (709 + .040/ - .020) (.157 ± .001)
12.7 + 0.3/ - 0.25 DIA.
12.7 + 0.3/ - 0.25
(.500 + .012/ - .010)
(.500 + .012/ - .010)

4.83 + .30/ -.25

4.83 + .30/ -.25
(.190 + .012/ -.010)
(.190 + .012/ -.010)
2.54
(.100)
2.41 ± .25
2.41 ± .25
(.095 ± .010)
(.095 ± .010)
2.54
ALL PINS IN-LINE ON CENTER
(.100) 2.54
MM ALL PINS IN-LINE ON CENTER
DIMENSIONS: (.100) .51 ± .051
(INCHES) MM DIA. TYP.
(020 ± .002)
DIMENSIONS:
1000/REEL/BOX (INCHES)
1000/REEL/BOX

Meets EIA Specification 468.

REV. 08/10
“Trimpot” is a registered trademark of Bourns, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Customers should verify actual device performance in their specific applications.