Commercial 12mm Diameter Composition Variable Resistors • Miniature 12mm size • Low cost • P.C. board mounting • 500 ohms through 1 megohms • Detent available
The CTS 296 series rotary potentiometer is a miniature 12 mm device offering a low‑cost, PCB‑mountable solution for resistance adjustment. It provides a standard resistance range of 500 Ω to 1 MΩ with optional non‑standard values and includes detent options.
The sheet lists electrical specifications such as power rating, voltage rating, and tolerance, as well as mechanical data like total rotation angle, torque, shaft styles, and mounting dimensions. Ordering information, terminal styles, and resistance code tables are also provided.
| Resistance Range (Standard) | 500 Ω through 1 MΩ |
|---|---|
| Total Rotation Angle | 300° + 5° |
| Rotational Torque (minimum stop strength) | 5" lbs (6.76 kg‑cm) |
| Power Rating (Type X) | 0.15 W @ 50 °C |
| Power Rating (Type U) | 0.1 W @ 50 °C |
| Voltage Rating (Standard) | 250 VDC |
| Detent Availability | 50% detent available |
| Resistance Tolerance (Standard) | +20% |
The standard resistance range is 500 Ω through 1 MΩ.
It provides a total rotation of 300° plus an additional 5°.
The minimum stop strength torque is 5" lbs (6.76 kg‑cm).