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- Brand
- Bourns
- Model
- 3296
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- 2026-09-29
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Bourns 3296 Square Trimpot Trimming Potentiometer Datasheet
The Bourns 3296 square trimpot is a multiturn, cermet, sealed trimming potentiometer available in five terminal styles. It offers a wide resistance range, tight tolerance options, and RoHS‑compliant versions for industrial applications.
The document provides detailed electrical characteristics, environmental limits, physical dimensions, packaging options, and ordering information, along with legal disclaimer and compliance notes.
Bourns 3296 specifications
| Resistance Range | 10 Ω to 2 MΩ |
|---|---|
| Resistance Tolerance | ±10 % (std.) |
| Power Rating (70 °C) | 0.5 W |
| Power Rating (125 °C) | 0 W |
| Temperature Range | -55 °C to +125 °C |
| Insulation Resistance | 500 VDC, 1,000 MΩ min. |
| Torque | 3.0 oz‑in max |
| Packaging – Units per Tube | 50 pcs |
Source: Bourns 3296 Square Trimpot Trimming Potentiometer Datasheet
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Questions answered in these manuals
What is the resistance range of the Bourns 3296 trimpot?
The resistance range is 10 Ω to 2 MΩ.
From: Bourns 3296 Square Trimpot Trimming Potentiometer Datasheet
Is a RoHS‑compliant version of the 3296 available?
Yes, a RoHS‑compliant version is available.
From: Bourns 3296 Square Trimpot Trimming Potentiometer Datasheet
What is the standard resistance range of the Bourns 3296 potentiometer?
The standard resistance range is –10 Ω to 2 MΩ.
What packaging options are available for the 3296 series?
It can be supplied in tube (standard), tape‑and‑reel, or ammo‑pack formats.
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.