Features
■ Small diameter
■ Wide resistance range
■ Good resolution
■ Linear tapers
■ Cermet element
3862 - 1/2 ” Diameter Single-Turn Panel Control
*RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC Jan. 27, 2003 including annex and RoHS Recast 2011/65/EU June 8, 2011.
Specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
The device characteristics and parameters in this data sheet can and do vary in different applications and actual device performance may vary over time.
Users should verify actual device performance in their specifi c applications.
Initial Electrical Characteristics
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Standard Resistance Range .................................................................................................................................................. 1K ohms to 1 megohm
Total Resistance Tolerance ............................................................................................................................................................... (A Taper) ±10 %
(H Taper) ±5%
Independent Linearity ........................................................................................................................................................................................ ±5 %
Absolute Minimum Resistance ...................................................................................................................................................... 2 ohms maximum
Eff ective Electrical Angle ..........................................................................................................................................................................260 ° ±10 °
Contact Resistance Variation ........................................................................................................................±3 % or 6 ohms (whichever is greater)
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (MIL-STD-202, Method 301)
Sea Level ................................................................................................................................................................................ 750 VAC minimum
70,000 Feet ............................................................................................................................................................................. 350 VAC minimum
Insulation Resistance (500 VDC) ...................................................................................................................................... 1,000 megohms minimum
Power Rating (Voltage Limited by Power Dissipation or 350 VAC, Whichever is Less)
+70 °C......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 watt
+125 °C....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 0 watt
Theoretical Resolution ................................................................................................................................................................... Essentially infi nite
Environmental Characteristics
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Operating Temperature Range ...................................................................................................................................................... -40 °C to +125 °C
Storage Temperature Range ......................................................................................................................................................... -65 °C to +125 °C
Temperature Coeffi cient Over Storage Temperature Range ................................................................................................................ ±150 ppm/°C
Vibration ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 20 G
Total Resistance Shift ................................................................................................................................................................. ±2 % maximum
Voltage Ratio Shift ...................................................................................................................................................................... ±6 % maximum
Shock ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 50 G
Total Resistance Shift ................................................................................................................................................................. ±2 % maximum
Voltage Ratio Shift ...................................................................................................................................................................... ±6 % maximum
Load Life ..................................................................................................................................................................................................1,000 hours
Total Resistance Shift ................................................................................................................................................................. ±3 % maximum
Rotational Life, No Load
(C & N Bushings) ............................................................................................................................................................................50,000 cycles
(E & T Bushings) ...............................................................................................................................................................................1,000 cycles
Total Resistance Shift ............................................................................................................................................................ ±5 % maximum
Contact Resistance Variation .............................................................................................................±3 % or 6 ohms (whichever is greater)
Moisture Resistance (MIL-STD-202, Method 106, Condition B)
Total Resistance Shift ................................................................................................................................................................. ±2 % maximum
Insulation Resistance (500 VDC) ................................................................................................................................... 100 megohms minimum
Salt Spray ...................................................................................................................................................MIL-STD-202, Method 101, Condition A
IP Rating .............................................................................................................................................................................................................IP 40
Mechanical Characteristics
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Stop Strength ............................................................................................................................................................... 33 N-cm (3 lb.-in.) maximum
Mechanical Angle ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 295 ° ±3 °
Torque
Starting and Running .......................................................................................................................................... 3.53 N-cm (5 oz.-in.) maximum
Mounting (Torque on Bushing)................................................................................................................... 1.7-2.0 N-m (15-18 lb.-in.) maximum
Shaft Locking Torque with Locking Bushings ................................................................................................................. 14.12 N-cm (20 oz.-in.)
Weight (Single Section)............................................................................................................................................................... 25 grams maximum
Terminals ................................................................................................................................................................... Printed circuit pins or J-Hooks
Soldering Condition .................................................... Recommended hand soldering using Sn85/Ag5 no clean solder, 0.025 ” wire diameter
Maximum temperature 399 °C (750 °F) for 3 seconds. No wash process to be used with no clean fl ux.
Part can be wave soldered at 260 °C (500 °F) for 5 seconds, no wash process with no clean fl ux.
Marking .................................................................Manufacturer’s trademark, wiring diagram, date code, resistance, manufacturer’s part number
Ganging ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 1 cup maximum
Hardware ........................... One lockwasher and one mounting nut is shipped with each potentiometer, except where noted in the part number.
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AT ROOM AMBIENT: +25 °C NOMINAL AND 50 % RELATIVE HUMIDITY NOMINAL, EXCEPT AS NOTED.