3260W-1-201

Trimmer Potentiometers: 3260W-1-201 Application Field and Working Principle

Trimmer potentiometers, or trimpots, are single-turn or multi-turn adjustable resistors that are commonly used to adjust electrical equipment. A trimmer potentiometer is a three-terminal device that consists of an adjustable resistor element, a means of adjusting the resistance, and two wires or terminals for the resistor element. The 3260W-1-201 model is a popular trimpot from the Bourns Inc. lineup of potentiometers.

This trimmend potentiometer is best suited for use in light loading applications where space is at a premium. It features a low profile package with a small form factor that is ideal for space-constrained applications. It also has a 0.25 W rating, which makes it suitable for low power applications such as signal conditioning. The 3260W-1-201 can be used for voltage divider circuits, current sink circuits, voltage multiplier circuits, and also for active filtering applications.

The 3260W-1-201 has a single turn design, which means it has a single winding of a resistor element. In this trimmer pot, the resistor element has a resistance that can be adjusted over a range of 0 to 10K ohms with the turn of a thumb wheel. The adjustment range of the potentiometer can be further increased or decreased depending on the number of turns of the thumb wheel. The turn of the wheel also serves as the electrical contact between the two terminals.

The 3260W-1-201 also features an integrated, solid-state latching mechanism which is designed to hold the adjustable resistor element in place and prevent it from shifting due to the vibration. It has an operating temperature range of -55°C to +125°C and a maximum power dissipation of 2.5W. The device is also RoHS compliant and UL-recognized.

The 3260W-1-201 is a versatile and reliable trimmer potentiometer that is easy to use and install. It has a wide range of applications, including temperature and pressure sensing, measuring instrumentation and control, electromechanical systems, and audio and video equipment. It is also a popular choice for audio electronics, synthesizer keyboards, and other devices that require precision adjustment.