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Bourns 3852A162103AL Single-turn Panel Control

The Bourns 3852A-162-103AL is a versatile panel control potentiometer designed for applications requiring precise resistance adjustment. It offers both linear and audio tapers, catering to diverse control needs. Its compact design and robust construction make it suitable for industrial equipment, instrumentation, and consumer electronics. The potentiometer's features include a wide resistance range, good resolution, and reliable performance across a broad temperature range. It is RoHS compliant and designed for secure online purchasing.

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Bourns 3852A162103AL Single-turn Panel Control Specifications:

  • Initial Electrical Characteristics: {'Conductive Plastic Element': '1 K to 1 megohm', 'Cermet Element': '100 ohms to 1 megohm', 'Standard Resistance Range': '1 K to 1 megohm', 'Total Resistance Tolerance': '±10 % or ±20 %', '±5 % or ±10 %': '±5 %', 'Independent Linearity': '±10 %', 'Absolute Minimum Resistance': '2 ohms maximum', 'Effective Electrical Angle (Linear tapers)': '250 ° ±5 °', 'Effective Electrical Angle (Audio tapers)': '225 ° ±5 °', 'Contact Resistance Variation': '±1 %', 'Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (Sea Level)': '900 VAC minimum', 'Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (70,000 Feet)': '350 VAC minimum', 'Insulation Resistance': '1,000 megohms minimum', 'Power Rating (+70 °C, Linear tapers)': '1 watt', 'Power Rating (+70 °C, Audio tapers)': '0.5 watt', 'Power Rating (+125 °C)': '0 watt', 'Theoretical Resolution': 'Essentially infinite'}
  • Environmental Characteristics: {'Operating Temperature Range': '-1 °C to +125 °C', 'Storage Temperature Range': '-65 °C to +150 °C', 'Temperature Coefficient': '±1,000 ppm/°C', 'Vibration': '20 G', 'Total Resistance Shift (Vibration)': '±2 % maximum', 'Voltage Ratio Shift (Vibration)': '±5 % maximum', 'Shock': '100 G', 'Total Resistance Shift (Shock)': '±2 % maximum', 'Voltage Ratio Shift (Shock)': '±5 % maximum', 'Load Life': '1,000 hours', 'Total Resistance Shift (Load Life)': '±10 % maximum', 'Rotational Life (No Load)': '100,000 cycles', 'Total Resistance Shift (Rotational Life)': '±15 % TRS maximum', 'Contact Resistance Variation (Rotational Life)': '±3 %', 'Moisture Resistance': '±10 % maximum', 'IP Rating': 'IP 40'}
  • Mechanical Characteristics: {'Stop Strength': '56.5 N-cm (5 lb.-in.)', 'Mechanical Angle (3856)': '1350 ° ±50 °', 'Torque (Starting and Running) (A & B bushings)': '0.35 to 4.23 N-cm (0.05 to 6.0 oz.-in.)', 'Torque (Starting and Running) (C & E bushings)': '0.21 to 4.23 N-cm (0.3 to 6.0 oz.-in.)', 'Torque (Starting and Running) (3856)': '0.11 to 2.12 N-cm (0.15 to 3.0 oz.-in.)', 'Mounting Torque': '1.7-2.0 N-m (15-18 lb.-in.) maximum', 'Weight': '30 grams maximum', 'Terminals': 'Printed circuit terminals or solder lugs', 'Soldering Condition': 'Sn95/Ag5 no clean solder, 0.025” wire diameter, 399 °C (750 °F) for 3 seconds', 'Marking': 'Manufacturer’s trademark, wiring diagram, resistance, date code, and part number'}

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