3296P-1-503

Trimmer potentiometers are small, delicately designed circuit devices used to install or adjust variable output within electrical systems. They are programmable and usually used for small adjustments - hence the term “trimmer” - and typically used where space is limited. Their basic capability is to develop a variable output when used with an adjustable input. The 3296P-1-503 product specifically is a multi-turn, trimmer potentiometer designed by Bourns to act within automatic test equipment, telecommunications, data processing, and a host of other applications.

The 3296P-1-503 trimmer potentiometer is a 3-rod device, featuring a maximum power rating of 0.2 watts. Its linear taper measures 12.5 mm high and 42 mm diameter, and features a mechanical angle of up to 1500 degrees. It also features an attractively-designed plastic body with a dielectric strength of 500 volts, and a dielectric strength of 4.0 GD between terminals and protected elements.

So how does the 3296P-1-503 trimmer work? Basically, the device’s linear taper is set by an adjustable knob, or through an automated system, where a current or voltage is sent to the resistor elements to adjust the output. This provides the opportunity to modify the flat-top profile of the potentiometer. The 3296P-1-503 is a rugged device, featuring a wear-resistant resistance element. In addition, it offers reliable performance in any environment over long periods of time.

In field applications, the 3296P-1-503 trimmer potentiometer is unmatched in terms of cost effectiveness and versatility. Potential uses for this device range from setting up frequency control on high-end audio equipment to establishing adjustable voltage source in advanced power electronics. Its wide-ranging uses extend to consumer-level devices including ovens, cameras, and clocks. In all these applications, the 3296P-1-503 is designed to perform reliable servo-control. It can operate in temperature extremes up to 105 degrees Celsius, and down to -25.

Overall, the 3296P-1-503 trimmer potentiometer from Bourns is a reliable, attractive and cost-effective device, ultimately designed to resolve demanding applications in several fields. It is long-lasting and could potentially accommodate a multitude of uses across a wide range of industries and sectors. With its 3000-degree mechanical angle and superior 500-volt dielectric strength rating, it is clear that the 3296P-1-503 makes an impressive choice when it comes to trimmer potentiometers.