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Features
■ 3/8 ” Square/ Multiturn / Cermet /
Industrial / Sealed
■ Five popular terminal styles
■ Standoffs
■ RoHS compliant* version available
■ For trimmer applications/processing
guidelines, click here
3299 - 3/8 ” Square Trimpot® Trimming Potentiometer
Electrical Characteristics
Standard Resistance Range
................................10 to 2 megohms
(see standard resistance table)
Resistance Tolerance ........... ±10 % std.
(tighter tolerance available)
Absolute Minimum Resistance
........................... 1 % or 2 ohms max.
(whichever is greater)
Contact Resistance Variation
........................ 1.0 % or 3 ohms max.
(whichever is greater)
Adjustability
Voltage .................................. ±0.01 %
Resistance ............................ ±0.05 %
Resolution ................................... Infinite
Insulation Resistance ............... 500 vdc.
1,000 megohms min.
Dielectric Strength
Sea Level................................ 900 vac
70,000 Feet ............................ 350 vac
Effective Travel .................25 turns nom.
Standard Resistance Table
Product Dimensions
3299P
Common Dimensions
2.54
(.100)
1.09
(.043)
.38
(.015)
9.53
(.375)
2.54
(.100)
1.12
(.044)
1.52
(.060)
10.03
(.395)
6.22 ± 1.14
(.245 ± .045)
6.10 +.30/-.25
(.240 +.012/-.010)
3
.51
ADJ. SLOT 2
DIA. TYP.
(.020)
2.29 DIA.
1
(.090)
.56
X (.022) WIDE
5.23
.64
2.54
(.206)
X (.025) DEEP
(.100)
BOTTOM VIEW
1.91
3299W
(.075)
2.54
(.100)
3
How To Order
Physical Characteristics
Torque............................. 3.0 oz-in. max.
Mechanical Stops ................. Wiper idles
Terminals .......................Solderable pins
Weight ..................................... 0.035 oz.
Marking........................... Manufacturer’s
trademark, resistance code,
wiring diagram, date code,
manufacturer’s model
number and style
Wiper ............... 50 % (Actual TR) ±10 %
Flammability ..........................U.L. 94V-0
Standard Packaging .....50 pcs. per tube
Adjustment Tool..............................H-90
3299 W - 1 - 103 LF
1
BOTTOM VIEW
2.54
(.100)
MIN.
Resistance
Code
100
200
500
101
201
501
102
202
502
103
203
253
503
104
204
254
504
105
205
Popular distribution resistance values listed in
boldface. Special resistances available.
2
Environmental Characteristics
Power Rating (300 volts max.)
70 °C ...................................... 0.5 watt
125 °C ....................................... 0 watt
Temperature Range ... -55 °C to +125 °C
Temperature Coefficient ... ±100 ppm/°C
Seal Test ......................85 °C Fluorinert†
Humidity .......MIL-STD-202 Method 103
96 hours
(2 % ΔTR, 10 Megohms IR)
Vibration ....... 20 G (1 % ΔTR; 1 % ΔVR)
Shock ......... 100 G (1 % ΔTR; 1 % ΔVR)
Load Life
............. 1,000 hours 0.5 watt @ 70 °C
(3 % ΔTR; 3 % or 3 ohms,
whichever is greater, CRV)
Rotational Life .......................200 cycles
(4 % ΔTR; 3 % or 3 ohms,
whichever is greater, CRV)
Resistance
(Ohms)
10
20
50
100
200
500
1,000
2,000
5,000
10,000
20,000
25,000
50,000
100,000
200,000
250,000
500,000
1,000,000
2,000,000
Model
Style
3299X
3
Standard or Modified
Product Indicator
-1 = Standard Product
2
2.54
(.100)
2.54
(.100)
Resistance Code
1.91
(.075)
1
BOTTOM VIEW
3299Y
2.54
(.100)
2.54
(.100)
1.91
(.075)
3
Terminations
LF =
100 % Tin-plated (RoHS compliant)
Blank = 90 % Tin / 10 % Lead-plated
(Standard)
Consult factory for other available options.
2
1
2.54
(.100)
BOTTOM VIEW
3299Z
2.54
(.100)
2.54
(.100)
1.91
(.075)
3
2
1
2.54
(.100)
BOTTOM VIEW
2
CCW
WIPER
3
1
CW
CLOCKWISE
DIMENSIONS:
TOLERANCES: ±
0.25
(.010)
MM
(INCHES)
EXCEPT WHERE NOTED
REV. 08/10
*RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC Jan 27 2003 including Annex.
“Trimpot” is a registered trademark of Bourns, Inc.
†“Fluorinert” is a registered trademark of 3M Co.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Customers should verify actual device performance in their specific applications.
