3296X-1-501RLF

Series:	Trimpot® 3296 - Sealed
Part Status:	Active
Resistance:	500 Ohms
Power (Watts):	0.5W, 1/2W
Tolerance:	±10%
Temperature Coefficient:	±100ppm/°C
Number of Turns:	25
Adjustment Type:	Side Adjustment
Resistive Material:	Cermet
Mounting Type:	Through Hole
Termination Style:	PC Pins
Size / Dimension:	Rectangular - 0.395" x 0.190" Face x 0.395" H (10.03mm x 4.83mm x 10.03mm)

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What are Trimmer Potentiometers?

Trimmer potentiometers, also known as trimmers, are small, adjustable potentiometers used for fine-tuning a circuit. They are usually 3296X-1-501RLF in specification and design, and match standard footprints and package sizes. They feature a carbon or resistor element with either a single or concentric shaft, and usually no protection beyond the resilient sponge seal on the shaft. Trimmer potentiometers are very popular in industrial, automotive, and consumer applications as they provide precision when setting up or monitoring a circuit. They are essential for the precise adjustment of voltages in high resolution digital circuits, and for precise and reliable control of resistance or capacitance in a wide range of applications.

Applications of 3296X-1-501RLF Trimmer Potentiometers

The 3296X-1-501RLF trimmer potentiometers are designed to meet rigorous requirements in a broad range of industrial and commercial applications. They are ideal for applications where precise, repeatable adjustment is required. Common applications of the 3296X-1-501RLF trimmer potentiometers include:

• Automotive: Voltage regulators, air conditioning units and other climate control systems.
• Industrial: Pressure regulators, controllers and other process-control systems.
• Consumer: Stereo systems and sound equipment, light dimmers and appliance control units.

These trimmer potentiometers are also commonly used in test equipment, communication systems and medical devices.

Working Principle of 3296X-1-501RLF Trimmer Potentiometers

The 3296X-1-501RLF trimmer potentiometers are designed to be adjusted with a screwdriver, though other options are available, such as adjustment tools, digital control tools and rotary knobs. The functionality of a trimmer potentiometer is similar to that of a regular potentiometer. A trimmer potentiometer is used to adjust the resistance in a circuit to get a desired output voltage when a certain input voltage is applied. The potentiometer works by allowing the user to adjust the resistance of the circuit without changing the input voltage. This is done by moving the wiper, which is connected to a metal contact, along the resistor element. As the wiper is moved, it changes the ratio of resistance from one end of the resistor to the other.

Conclusion

3296X-1-501RLF trimmer potentiometers are a specialized type of potentiometer used for precise and repeatable adjustment in a wide range of applications, from automotive and industrial to consumer and medical. They are designed with a single or concentric shaft, a carbon or resistor element and a reliable sponge seal for protection. The adjustment of the trimmer potentiometers is done with a screwdriver or other adjustment tools, and the resistance is adjusted by moving the wiper along the resistor element.

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