Model 3296-LC2 is obsolete and not
recommended for new designs.
Model 3296 is preferred.
Features
■ High Performance Series 3/8 ” Square /
Multiturn / Cermet / Industrial / Sealed
■ Thin body profile
■ Sealed to withstand board washing
processes
■ Low current applications <50 μA
■ Mounting hardware available
3296-LC2 - 3/8 ” Square Trimpot® Trimming Potentiometer
Standard Resistance Table
Product Dimensions
Electrical Characteristics
Standard Resistance Range
Common Dimensions
Resistance
(Ohms)
500
Resistance
Code
501
.................... 500 ohms to 100K ohms
(see standard resistance table)
Resistance Tolerance ........... 10 ꢀ std.
Absolute Minimum Resistance
........................... 2 ohms or 1 ꢀ max.
(whichever is greater)
10.03
(.395)
1.52
(.060)
MIN.
5.97 .89
(.235 .035)
1,000
102
2,000
5,000
10,000
20,000
25,000
50,000
100,000
202
2.54
(.100)
4.83
(.190)
.38
(.015)
502
103
1.27 0.1
(.050 .004)
203
9.53
(.375)
253
Contact Resistance Variation
503
......................................... 0.5 ꢀ max.
Contact Resistance (D.C. mode)
......................................... 0.3 ꢀ max.
D.C. Offset........................... 0.5 ꢀ max.
Adjustability
Voltage .................................... 0.1 ꢀ
Resistance .............................. 0.2 ꢀ
Insulation Resistance ...............500 vdc.
1,000 megohms min.
.51
(.020)
ADJ. SLOT
104
DIA.
2.19
(.086)
.56
(.022)
.76
DIA.
1.27 0.1
(.050 .004)
Shaded areas typically not stocked by
distributors and not recommended for new
designs.
WIDE
DEEP
X
X
(.030)
How To Order
3296P
2.54
(.100)
2.54
(.100)
3296 W - LC2 - 103 LF
3
2
Model
Dielectric Strength
Style
2.54
(.100)
Sea Level................................ 900 vac
70,000 feet............................. 350 vac
Adjustment Angle, Electrical
1
5.23
(.206)
Product Indicator
Resistance Code
Terminations
..........................................25 5 turns
3296W
2.41
(.095)
LF =
100 ꢀ Tin-plated (RoHS compliant)
Environmental Characteristics
2.54
(.100)
Blank = 90 ꢀ Tin / 10 ꢀ Lead-plated
(Standard)
Power Rating (400 volts max.)
3
2
1
85 °C......................................0.5 watt
125 °C.......................................0 watt
Temperature Range...-55 °C to +125 °C
Temperature Coefficient ... 100 ppm/°C
Humidity ...........80-90 ꢀ, RH, 10 cycles
2 ꢀ max. TRS, IR 10 megohms
0.2 ꢀ max. contact resistance shift
Seal Test......................85 °C Flourinert†
Vibration .................... 20 G - 0.5 ꢀ VRS
0.2 ꢀ contact resistance shift
Consult factory for other available options.
2.54
(.100)
3296X
2.54
(.100)
3
2
1
2.54
(.100)
2.41
(.095)
Shock ...................... 100 G - 0.5 ꢀ VRS
0.2 ꢀ contact resistance shift
Load Life @ 85 °C Rated Power
........................ 1,000 hours 3 ꢀ TRS,
0.2 ꢀ contact resistance
shift - 0.5 ꢀ CRV
Rotational Life ...... 200 cycles, 4 ꢀ TRS
0.2 ꢀ contact resistance shift
WIPER
2
CW
CCW
3
1
CLOCKWISE
Thermal Shock ..........................5 cycles
2 ꢀ TRS, 0.5 ꢀ VRS
MM
(INCHES)
DIMENSIONS:
0.25
0.2 ꢀ contact resistance shift
TOLERANCES:
EXCEPT WHERE NOTED
(.010)
Physical Characteristics
Torque.............................3.0 oz-in. max.
Mechanical Stops.................Wiper idles
Terminals .................Solderable PC pins
Weight .......................................0.03 oz.
Marking.........Manufacturer’s trademark,
resistance code and date code
Wiper .................................50 ꢀ 10 ꢀ
Flammability ..........................U.L. 94V-0
Standard Packaging.....50 pcs. per tube
Adjustment Tool..............................H-90
REV. 03/10
*RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC Jan 27 2003 including Annex.
“Trimpot” is a registered trademark of Bourns, Inc.
†“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.