296 Datasheet, PDF (1/2 Pages) CTS Corporation – Commercial 12mm Diameter Composition Variable Resistors

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Commercial
12mm Diameter
Composition
Variable Resistors
• Miniature 12mm size
• Low cost
• P.C. board mounting
• 500 ohms through 1 megohms
• Detent available
Series 296
Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
Resistance Range
Standard: 500 ohms through 1 megohms.
Special: For non-standard resistance values,
please contact CTS.
Resistance Tolerance
Standard: ±20%
Special: Tighter tolerances available in most
resistance values.
Power Rating, Watts
0.15 watts @ 50°C derated to no load @ 85°C
for linear curve.
0.1 watts @ 50°C derated to no load @ 85°C
for regular non-linear curve.
Voltage Rating
Across end terminals:
Standard 250 VDC; Special: 350 VDC load
not to exceed wattage ratings at given ambient
temperature.
Angle of Rotation
Total Rotation: 300° ± 5°
Effective Electrical Rotation: 280° (approximate)
Rotational Torque
20 – 216 gcm
Stop Strength
5" lbs (5.76 kg-cm) minimum stop strength.
Mounting Information
P.C. board mounting
Type “X”: Control shaft parallel to P.C. board.
Type “U”: Control shaft vertical to P.C. board.
Detent
50% detent available.
Technical Data Sheet 1448C
Technical Data Sheet 1296
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