Series:	Trimpot® 3296 - Sealed
Packaging:	Tape & Reel (TR)
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status:	--
Part Status:	Active
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL):	--
Resistance:	50 Ohms
Power (Watts):	0.5W, 1/2W
Tolerance:	±10%
Temperature Coefficient:	±100ppm/°C
Number of Turns:	25
Adjustment Type:	Top Adjustment
Resistive Material:	Cermet
Mounting Type:	Through Hole
Termination Style:	PC Pins
Size / Dimension:	Rectangular - 0.375" x 0.190" Face x 0.395" H (9.53mm x 4.83mm x 10.03mm)

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Trimmer Potentiometers: 3296W-1-500R Application Field and Working Principle

Trimmer potentiometers, also known as trimpots, are small, adjustable rheostats used in electronics to control current flow in a circuit. They are typically used to trim a circuit to its optimum performance. The 3296W-1-500R trimmer potentiometer is a versatile device used in a variety of applications, ranging from power supplies to digital signal processing. This article will discuss the application field and working principle of this trimmer potentiometer. Trimpots are used in both analog and digital circuits. In analog circuits, a trimpot is used to adjust the resistance for an amplifier or an oscillator, such as a voltage-controlled oscillator. It is also used in digital circuits for digitally controlled input/output ports, such as pulse-width modulation (PWM) to regulate the power supply. Trimpots can also be used in power supply circuits to adjust the voltage and current settings. The 3296W-1-500R trimmer potentiometer is a versatile device and can be used in a variety of applications, including DC-DC convertors, adjustable voltage regulators, and linear or switching power supplies. The 3296W-1-500R trimmer potentiometer is a 3-terminal device with a potentiometer element consisting of a resistive track and a variable wiper contact. The resistance of the potentiometer element is adjustable between 500 ohms and 1 kiloohm, and the power rating is 3/8 watt. The device is constructed using a conductive plastic element and a terminal block. The terminal block provides a secure connection for the potentiometer wires. The working principle of a trimmer potentiometer is based on the Ohm’s law. According to Ohm’s law, the current flowing through a resistor is equal to the voltage across the resistor divided by the resistance. When a voltage is applied to the two ends of the potentiometer element, a certain amount of current will flow through the device. The amount of current flowing through the device will vary depending on how far the wiper contact is moved along the track. When the wiper contact is at the start of the track, the current flow will be minimal, whereas when the wiper contact is at the end of the track, the current flow will be at its maximum. The user can adjust the wiper contact along the track to set the desired current flow. In conclusion, the 3296W-1-500R trimmer potentiometer is a versatile device used in a variety of applications, ranging from power supplies to digital signal processing. The working principle of the trimpot is based on Ohm’s law and it is used to adjust the resistance for an amplifier or an oscillator. By adjusting the wiper contact along the track, users can set the desired current flow.

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