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Bourns 3852A286502AL Panel Control Potentiometer

The Bourns 3852A-286-502AL is a versatile panel mount potentiometer designed for precise control in a wide range of industrial applications. Featuring single-turn operation, it offers linear and audio tapers, providing flexibility for different control requirements. Its wide resistance range and minimal depth package make it suitable for space-constrained environments. The potentiometer is RoHS compliant and designed for reliable performance under varying conditions, including temperature extremes and vibration. It is commonly used in industrial equipment, test and measurement instruments, and consumer electronics where accurate and adjustable resistance is needed.

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Bourns 3852A286502AL Panel Control Potentiometer 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 %', '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)': '0.35 to 4.23 N-cm (0.05 to 6.0 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'}
  • Other: {'Marking': 'Manufacturer’s trademark, wiring diagram, resistance, date code, and part number'}

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