Bourns 3296 Square Trimming Potentiometer Datasheet

This product is a 3296 type multi-turn, cermet, industrial, sealed potentiometer. The product has 5 terminal styles, tape and reel packaging, Chevron seal design, listed on the QPL for style RJ24 per MIL-R-22097 and RJR24 per High-Rel Mil-R-39035 standard, mounting hardware (H-117P), lead free version available, etc.


Bourns 3296 Square Trimming Potentiometer Datasheet - cover page
Brand
Bourns
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
2
File format
PDF
File size
116 KB
Published
01 April, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
Model
3296
MD5 checksum
D6C5AB2D5334D34005BFBE1E5E858CFC

About this manual

The Bourns 3296 series is a 3/8" square trimming potentiometer offered in multiple terminal styles and mounting options. It features a multiturn cermet element, chevron‑seal design, and is listed on the QPL for MIL‑R‑22097 and MIL‑R‑39035. Lead‑free and leaded terminations are available, as well as tape‑and‑reel or tube packaging.

The datasheet provides detailed electrical characteristics such as resistance range (10 Ω‑2 MΩ), tolerance (±10 % standard), insulation resistance (1 000 MΩ at 500 VDC), and environmental limits (‑55 °C to +150 °C). Mechanical data include torque (3.0 oz‑in max), weight (0.03 oz), and dimensions for each style.

What's inside

  • Features
  • Electrical Characteristics
  • Physical Characteristics
  • Environmental Characteristics
  • Standard Packaging
  • How to Order

Specifications

Standard Resistance Range10 Ω to 2 MΩ
Resistance Tolerance±10 % (standard)
Insulation Resistance≥ 1 000 MΩ at 500 VDC
Dielectric Strength (Sea Level)900 V AC
Temperature Range‑55 °C to +150 °C
Power Rating (70 °C)0.5 W
Torque (max)3.0 oz‑in
Weight0.03 oz

Frequently asked questions

What is the standard resistance tolerance for the 3296 potentiometer?

The standard tolerance is ±10 % (tighter tolerances are available on request).

What are the environmental temperature limits for this potentiometer?

It operates from –55 °C up to +150 °C.

How many turns are required for full adjustment?

The effective travel is 25 turns nominal.

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