3059L-1-500

Series:	Trimpot® 3059 - Sealed
Packaging:	Bulk
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status:	--
Part Status:	Active
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL):	--
Resistance:	50 Ohms
Power (Watts):	1W
Tolerance:	±10%
Temperature Coefficient:	±100ppm/°C
Number of Turns:	22
Adjustment Type:	Side Adjustment
Resistive Material:	Cermet
Mounting Type:	Chassis Mount
Termination Style:	Wire Leads
Size / Dimension:	Rectangular - 0.315" x 0.190" Face x 1.250" L (8.00mm x 4.83mm x 31.75mm)

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Trimmer Potentiometers: 3059L-1-500 Application Field and Working Principle

Trimmer potentiometers are variable resistors specifically designed for use in adjusting electronics. The 3059L-1-500 is a trimmer potentiometer made for commercial and industrial applications. This article will discuss the application field and working principle of the 3059L-1-500.

Application Field

The 3059L-1-500 is designed for commercial and industrial applications. It is commonly used in healthcare, automotive, and aviation applications. It is well-suited for use in thermoelectric control technologies, as well as for the control of LED lighting systems. The 3059L-1-500 is also suitable for applications requiring an adjustable range of potentiometers for resistance measurement or adjustment.

Working Principle

The 3059L-1-500 trimmer potentiometer consists of three electrical contacts: the rotor (also known as the armature), the center contact (known as the wiper), and the end contact (known as the terminal). The three contacts are located on a cylinder with a resistive element wrapped around it. The resistive element is usually a carbon film, and it forms the potentiometer’s variable resistance. When a voltage is applied across the contacts, a current will flow through the resistive element.The resistance of the 3059L-1-500 trimmer potentiometer can be adjusted by rotating the armature. This rotates the wiper around the cylinder which shifts the ratio of resistive element in the circuit, thus changing the resistance. This allows for precise control of the current flow, so the user can adjust the resistance across the potentiometer precisely. In addition, the 3059L-1-500 trimmer potentiometer also has an insulation sleeve that prevents contact between the resistive element and the armature, further increasing the accuracy of the current regulation.

Conclusion

In summary, the 3059L-1-500 trimmer potentiometer is designed for commercial and industrial applications. It is suitable for use in healthcare, automotive, and aviation applications, as well as thermoelectric control and LED lighting applications. The working principle of the 3059L-1-500 trimmer potentiometer is explained above. The armature is used to rotate the wiper along the cylinder of resistive element, thus changing the resistance and allowing for precise current flow control.

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