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Bourns 3852A283251AL Single-turn Panel Control

The Bourns 3852A-283-251AL is a versatile 3/4” diameter panel control potentiometer designed for applications requiring precise resistance adjustment. Available with linear and audio tapers, it offers a wide resistance range and a compact design. This potentiometer is ideal for industrial equipment, audio systems, and other applications where accurate and reliable control is essential. It is RoHS compliant and features robust mechanical and environmental characteristics, ensuring long-term performance and durability.

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Bourns 3852A283251AL 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', 'Linear Tapers': '1 K to 1 megohm', 'Audio Tapers': '1 K ohms to 1 megohm', 'Total Resistance Tolerance': '±10 % or ±20 %', 'Independent Linearity': '±10 % (A & H tapers), ±5 %', 'Absolute Minimum Resistance': '2 ohms maximum', 'Effective Electrical Angle (Linear tapers)': '250 ° ±5 °', 'Effective Electrical Angle (Audio tapers)': '225 ° ±5 °', 'Contact Resistance Variation': '±1 % or 3 ohms', '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': '280 ° ±5 ° / 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, max temp 399 °C (750 °F)', 'Marking': 'Manufacturer’s trademark, wiring diagram, resistance, date code, and part number'}

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