3310P-101-502L

Temperature Coefficient:	±1000ppm/°C
Mounting Type:	Panel Mount
Bushing Thread:	1/4-32
Actuator Diameter:	0.125" (3.18mm)
Actuator Length:	0.500" (12.70mm)
Actuator Type:	Flatted
Termination Style:	PC Pins
Resistive Material:	Conductive Plastic
Adjustment Type:	Top Adjustment
Rotation:	300°
Number of Turns:	1
Series:	Pro Audio 3310
Power (Watts):	0.25W, 1/4W
Built in Switch:	None
Number of Gangs:	1
Tolerance:	±20%
Resistance (Ohms):	5k
Taper:	Linear
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL):	--
Part Status:	Active
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status:	--
Packaging:	Bulk

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Rotary potentiometers and rheostats are both electronic components used in control circuits. They are similar in many respects, but their differences are important to understand for proper application. The 3310P-101-502L is a rotary potentiometer and that makes it a good subject to explore in terms of its application and working principle.

Application Field

Rotary potentiometers are typically used to control the voltage in a circuit. They provide a variable resistance that can be adjusted to turn a voltage on or off, or to adjust the voltage in circuits such as audio and radio amplifiers. The 3310P-101-502L has a 2-watt rating, but can still be used for audio and radio applications. It offers a low cost yet highly reliable option for these types of applications.Rotary potentiometers are also used in motor speed controllers, light dimmers, aneroid barometers, and aircraft instrumentation. In these applications, the 3310P-101-502L can be used to precisely adjust the output voltage or resistance, and its 2-watt rating enables low-power operation in low-voltage applications.

Working Principle

Rotary potentiometers work on the principle that the resistance of a linear element varies with its length. This means that when a shaft is mechanically rotated, a torque is applied to the shaft that causes it to move along its line. The resistance at any given point along the shaft’s path will vary, thus changing the voltage or current in the circuit.The 3310P-101-502L consists of two terminals connected to the wiper, which is the rotating piece in the center. The wiper moves along a resistor track that is typically composed of carbon or conductive polymer. The resistor track has an electrical resistance that is proportional to its length. The terminals are connected to the resistor track at two end points, and as the wiper moves along the resistor track, it changes the electrical resistance between the two terminals.

Conclusion

The 3310P-101-502L is a rotary potentiometer that can be used in a variety of applications. It is capable of controlling voltage or current in circuits, motors, light dimmers, aneroid barometers, and aircraft instrumentation. The working principle of the rotary potentiometer is based on the resistance of a linear element varying with its length. Finally, the 3310P-101-502L is a low-cost yet highly reliable option for these types of applications.

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