Features

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

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■ 5 terminal styles
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■ Tape and reel packaging available ■ RoHS compliant* version available

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■ Chevron seal design ■ For trimmer applications/processing

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■ 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

MIN.
1.52 4.83 ± .13 2
1
(tighter tolerance available) (.015) (.060) (.190 ± .005)
2.54 2.54
1.27 ± 0.1
Absolute Minimum Resistance (.050 ± .004) 9.53
(.100) (.100)
........................... 1 % or 2 ohms max. (.375)
(whichever is greater) 2.54 3296Z
Contact Resistance Variation (.100)
ADJ. SLOT
1.27 ± 0.1
(.050 ± .004)
1.14
2.54 2.54
........................ 1.0 % or 3 ohms max. (.100)
2.19 DIA. (.100) 3
(.045)

(whichever is greater) (.086)

.56 2
.51 ± .03 DIA.
Adjustability (.020 ± .001)
X
(.022)
WIDE
1
Voltage .................................. ±0.01 % X
.76
DEEP
2.54
(.100)
2.54
(.100)
(.030)
Resistance ............................ ±0.05 %
Resolution ................................... 3296P
Insulation Resistance ............... 500 vdc. 2.54 2.54
6.4 ± 1.32 2 WIPER

1,000 megohms min. (.100) (.100)

(.252 ± .052)

Dielectric Strength 3 CCW 1 3 CW

Sea Level................................ 900 vac 2 CLOCKWISE

70,000 Feet ............................ 350 vac 2.54
1
.................25 turns nom. 5.23 (.100) MM
(.206) DIMENSIONS:
(INCHES)
Environmental Characteristics 0.25
3296W 2.41 TOLERANCES: ± EXCEPT WHERE NOTED
Power Rating (300 volts max.) 2.54
(.100) (.095)
(.010)
70 °C ...................................... 0.5 watt 3
125 °C ....................................... 0 watt 2 How To Order
Temperature Range ... -55 °C to +125 °C 2.54 1
... ±100 ppm/°C (.100)
3296 W - 1 - 103 __ LF
Seal Test ......................85 °C Fluorinert† Model
Humidity .......MIL-STD-202 Method 103 Style
3296X
96 hours 2.54
(2 % ΔTR, 10 Megohms IR) (.100)
Product Indicator
Vibration ....... 20 G (1 % ΔTR; 1 % ΔVR) 3
-1 = Standard Product
Shock ......... 100 G (1 % ΔTR; 1 % ΔVR) 2

Load Life.. 1,000 hours 0.5 watt @ 70 °C 2.54 1 Resistance Code

(.100) 2.41
(3 % ΔTR; 3 % or 3 ohms, (.095) Packaging Designator
whichever is greater, CRV) Blank = Tube (Standard)
Rotational Life .......................200 cycles Standard Resistance Table R = Tape and Reel (X and W Pin Styles
Only)
(4 % ΔTR; 3 % or 3 ohms,
Resistance Resistance A = Ammo Pack (X and W Pin Styles Only)
whichever is greater, CRV) (Ohms) Code
Moisture Sensitivity Level .................N/A 10 100
Tape and reel material meets Antistatic
ANSI/ESD 5541-2003 packaging standards.
.....................2 20 200
50 500
100 101 Terminations
Physical Characteristics 200 201 LF = 100 % Tin-plated (RoHS compliant)
Torque............................. 3.0 oz-in. max. 500
1,000
501
102
Blank = 90 % Tin / 10 % Lead-plated
Mechanical Stops ................. Wiper idles 2,000 202
(Standard)
Terminals .......................Solderable pins 5,000 502 Consult factory for other available options.
10,000 103
Weight ....................................... 0.03 oz. 20,000 203
Marking........................... Manufacturer’s 25,000 253
trademark, resistance code, wiring 50,000
100,000
503
104
diagram, date code, mfr’s. model 200,000 204
number and style 250,000 254
500,000 504
Wiper ............... 50 % (Actual TR) ±10 % 1,000,000 105
Flammability ..........................U.L. 94V-0 2,000,000 205
Standard Packaging .....50 pcs. per tube
Popular values listed in boldface. Special
Adjustment Tool..............................H-90 resistances available. †“Fluorinert” is a registered trademark of 3M Co.

WARNING *RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC Jan. 27, 2003 including annex and RoHS Recast 2011/65/EU June 8, 2011.
Cancer and Reproductive Harm Specifications are subject to change without notice. Users should verify actual device performance in their specific
applications. The products described herein and this document are subject to specific legal disclaimers as set forth on the
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
last page of this document, and at www.bourns.com/docs/legal/disclaimer.pdf.
 3296 - 3/8 ” Square Trimpot® Trimming Potentiometer

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

REV. 06/18
“Trimpot” is a registered trademark of Bourns, Inc.
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Users should verify actual device performance in their specific applications.
The products described herein and this document are subject to specific legal disclaimers as set forth on the last page of this document, and at www.bourns.com/docs/legal/disclaimer.pdf.
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