3386Y-1-501LF

Series:	Trimpot® 3386 - 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:	Top Adjustment
Resistive Material:	Cermet
Mounting Type:	Through Hole
Termination Style:	PC Pins
Size / Dimension:	Square - 0.375" x 0.375" Face x 0.190" H (9.53mm x 9.53mm x 4.83mm)

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IntroductionTrimmer potentiometers are small, variable resistors used to adjust the resistance of electric circuits to fine-tune or calibrate them. This type of potentiometer is commonly used in electronic circuits and components such as in home entertainment systems, medical records, robotics, telecommunications, and many other applications where precise resistance needs to be adjusted over a wide range of values. The 3386Y-1-501LF is a commonly used trimmer potentiometer. This article will discuss the application field and working principle of the 3386Y-1-501LF.Applications of 3386Y-1-501LFThe 3386Y-1-501LF is an adjustable resistance device which finds applications in various fields such as communications, power supplies, industrial control, audio/visual equipment and so on. An example of consumer electronics devices is the equalizer setting on a stereo receiver. The 3386Y-1-501LF can be used to adjust the resistance of the equalizer circuit, so it can respond in a precisely specified manner. The 3386Y-1-501LF is also used for the adjustment of communication devices such as radio equipment and other electronic equipment where precise adjustment is needed. It is also used to adjust the resistance of power supplies or in industrial control settings where resistance needs to be adjusted precisely over a wide range of values.Working Principle of 3386Y-1-501LFThe 3386Y-1-501LF is a trim potentiometer, which uses a small wiper that moves around a track composed of three sections—two ends and a middle. The two ends are resistive elements while the middle section is a contact where the wiper makes physical contact with the track. As the wiper is adjusted, the resistance between the two ends changes in a precise manner, which is then used to adjust the resistance of the circuit.When it is used, the two ends of the potentiometer are connected to the two terminals of the circuit. The wiper is then adjusted to set the desired resistance value. The resistance between the two ends can be adjusted from 0 to 500 ohms. Once the resistance is set, it can be locked in place using the screw to prevent it from changing.ConclusionThe 3386Y-1-501LF is a trimmer potentiometer that is used in various applications to adjust the resistance of circuits precisely. It finds application in consumer electronics, communication devices, power supplies, industrial control and other fields. The resistance can be varied from 0 to 500 ohms by adjusting the wiper. Once the desired resistance value is set, it can be locked in place using the screw.

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