3362X-1-501LF

Series:	Trimpot® 3362 - Sealed
Packaging:	Tube
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status:	--
Part Status:	Active
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL):	--
Resistance:	500 Ohms
Power (Watts):	0.5W, 1/2W
Tolerance:	±10%
Temperature Coefficient:	±100ppm/°C
Number of Turns:	1
Adjustment Type:	Side Adjustment
Resistive Material:	Cermet
Mounting Type:	Through Hole
Termination Style:	PC Pins
Size / Dimension:	Rectangular - 0.275" x 0.260" Face x 0.275" H (6.99mm x 6.60mm x 6.99mm)

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Introduction

Trimmer Potentiometers have a wide variety of applications, ranging from adjusting current in audio amplifiers to fine-tuning radio bandwidths. One such type of trimmer potentiometer is the 3362X-1-501LF. This particular unit is designed to be three-terminal, linear-taper, and is capable of supplying up to 500 mW of power. In this article, we will discuss the application field and working principle of the 3362X-1-501LF trimmer potentiometer.

Application Field

The 3362X-1-501LF trimmer potentiometer is most commonly used in circuits requiring precise level adjustments in electronic systems. Its small size and low-power consumption make it an ideal choice for applications where space and power are limited. A few examples of its applications include:

• Fine-tuning of audio amplifiers.
• Adjustment of sound effects in audio systems.
• Precision control over the tracking speed in servomechanisms.
• Making small scale voltage and current adjustments in power supplies.
• Incremental adjustments for tuning precision radio systems.
• Precision adjustment of digital circuits.
• Fine tuning of set points in industrial controllers.

Working Principle

To understand how the 3362X-1-501LF trimmer potentiometer works, it is helpful to first understand the basic principles of a potentiometer. A potentiometer consists of three terminals, a wiper, and a resistive element of varying resistance. When two of the three terminals are connected, the resistance between them can be adjusted by moving the wiper along the resistive element.The 3362X-1-501LF trimmer potentiometer has a linear-taper resistive element which has a calibrated resistance. When the wiper is moved along the element, the resistance between the two connected terminals varies linearly. This change in resistance is then used to fine-tune the circuit.The 3362X-1-501LF is a three-terminal unit, meaning that when all three terminals are connected, the resistance can be adjusted using both the linear-taper element and the wiper. This allows for a very precise control of the resistance in a circuit. The 3362X-1-501LF is also capable of supplying up to 500 mW of power.

Conclusion

The 3362X-1-501LF trimmer potentiometer is a three-terminal, linear-taper unit that is capable of supplying up to 500 mW of power. It is most commonly used in circuits where space and power are limited and precise level adjustments are needed. Its wide range of applications includes fine-tuning of audio amplifiers, adjustment of sound effects in audio systems, precision control over tracking speed in servomechanisms, making small scale voltage and current adjustments in power supplies, incremental adjustments for tuning precision radio systems, precision adjustment of digital circuits, and fine tuning of set points in industrial controllers. Its working principle is based on the fact that when two of its three terminals are connected, the resistance between them can be adjusted by moving the wiper along the linear-taper element.

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