Bourns 3296 Series Cermet Trimmer Potentiometer, Multi-Turn, 20Ω

The Bourns 3296 Series is a range of high-quality, cermet, multi-turn trimming potentiometers designed for precise circuit adjustments. Through-hole mounted, they are engineered to perform a variety of fine-tuning operations across all types of electronic equipment, offering exceptional reliability and longevity.

These potentiometers feature a robust 3/8-inch square form factor and offer the choice of side or top adjustment via a lead screw. The sealing is rated to IP65, providing excellent protection against dust and water jets, making them suitable for use in demanding environments.

Key Features & Performance

• Delivers 25 turns for highly precise adjustment, with a rotational life of 200 cycles.
• Offers a wide resistance value range from 10Ω to 2MΩ.
• Maintains a tight resistance tolerance of ±10% and a low temperature coefficient of ±100ppm/°C.
• Operates reliably across a broad temperature range from -55°C to +125°C.
• Has a solid power rating of 0.5W (500mW).
• Available in five terminal styles with a distinctive chevron seal design for enhanced environmental protection.

Typical Applications

This versatile trimmer is ideally suited for applications requiring precise calibration, such as measuring linear distance, angle, or rotation in production and test equipment. Its stability and precision make it a fundamental component in power supplies, communication devices, industrial controls, and instrumentation where reliable circuit adjustment is critical.