3.18
(.125)
31.75
(1.25)
25.4
(1.000) 1.47 ± .56
(.058 ± .022)
2.36
(.093)
MTG. HOLES (2)
LEADS MIN. LENGTH
6.10
(.240) 6.10
.240
4.83
(.190)
8.00 ± .38
(.315 ± .015)
2.67 ± .25
(.105 ± .010) 3.43 ± .38
(.135 ± .015)
17.78
(.700)
22.86
(.900)
6.60
(.260)
21 3
12.70 ± .79
(.500 ± .031)
.71 ± .03
(.028 ± .001)
2
1 3
3.80
(.150)
2.54
(.100)
17.78
(.700)
7.62
(.300)
6.60
(.260)
DIA.
TYP.
DIA. TYP.
TYP.
152.4
(6.000)
ADJ. SLOT
2.92 ± .38
(.115 ± .015)
.64
(.025)
.79
(.031)
WIDE
X
XDEEP
DIA.
.71 ± .03
(.028 ± .001) DIA. TYP.
Features
■ 1-1/4 ” Rectangular / Multiturn
Cermet / Industrial / Sealed
■ Panel mount option available
■ Listed on the QPL for style RJ12 per
MIL-PRF-22097
■ RoHS compliant* version available
■ For trimmer applications/processing
guidelines,
click here
3059 - Trimpot® Trimming Potentiometer
“Trimpot” is a registered trademark of Bourns, Inc.
†“Fluorinert” is a registered trademark of 3M Co.
Electrical Characteristics
Std. Resistance Range ..10 to 2 megohms
(see standard resistance table)
Resistance Tolerance ........... ±10 % std.
(tighter tolerance available)
Absolute Minimum Resistance
........................... 1 % or 2 ohms max.
(whichever is greater)
Contact Resistance Variation
.......................... 1.0 % or 1 ohm max.
(whichever is greater)
Adjustability
Voltage .................................. ±0.01 %
Resistance ............................ ±0.05 %
Resolution ................................... Infi nite
Insulation Resistance ............... 500 vdc.
1,000 megohms min.
Dielectric Strength
Sea Level................................ 900 vac
70,000 Feet ............................ 350 vac
Eff ective Travel .................22 turns nom.
Environmental Characteristics
Power Rating @ 70 °C (400 volts max.)
...............................................1.0 watt
Power Rating @ 150 °C ...............0 watt
Temperature Range ... -55 °C to +150 °C
Temperature Coeffi cient ... ±100 ppm/°C
Seal Test ......................85 °C Fluorinert†
(pin styles only)
Humidity .......MIL-STD-202 Method 106
(2 % ΔTR, 10 Megohms IR)
Vibration ....... 20 G (1 % ΔTR; 1 % ΔVR)
Shock ........... 50 G (1 % ΔTR; 1 % ΔVR)
Load Life .1,000 hours 1.0 watt @ 70 °C
...................(3 % ΔTR; 1% or 1 ohms,
whichever is greater, CRV)
Rotational Life .......................200 cycles
(2 % ΔTR; 1 % or 1 ohm,
whichever is greater, CRV)
Physical Characteristics
Torque ............................. 5.0 oz-in. max.
Mechanical Stops ................. Wiper idles
Terminals Solderable printed circuit pins
Flexible leads ......(7 strands of 30 AWG)
Weight ......................................... 0.1 oz.
Marking .........Manufacturer’s trademark,
resistance code, terminal
numbers, date code, manufacturer’s
model number and style
Wiper ............... 50 % (Actual TR) ±10 %
Flammability ..........................U.L. 94V-0
Standard Packaging
P&Y Styles ................10 pcs. per tube
L&J Styles ..................25 pcs. per bag
Adjustment Tool ..............................H-90
Product Dimensions
How To Order
3059 L - 1 - 103 M LF
Model
Style
Standard or Modifi ed
Product Indicator
-1 = Standard Product
Resistance Code
Optional Suffi x Letter
M = Panel Mount
(Factory Installed)
Terminations
LF = 100 % Tin-plated (RoHS compliant)
Blank = 90 % Tin / 10 % Lead-plated
(Standard)
Standard Resistance Table
Resistance Resistance
(Ohms) Code
10 100
20 200
50 500
100 101
200 201
500 501
1,000 102
2,000 202
5,000 502
10,000 103
20,000 203
25,000 253
50,000 503
100,000 104
200,000 204
250,000 254
500,000 504
1,000,000 105
2,000,000 205
TOLERANCES: ± 0.25 EXCEPT WHERE NOTED
(.010)
DIMENSIONS: MM
(INCHES)
Popular distribution values listed in boldface.
Special resistances available.
3059L
Common Dimensions
3059J
3059P
13GREEN
CW
CLOCKWISE
YELLOW
CCW
2WIPERRED
3059Y
.71 ± .03
(.028 ± .001) DIA. TYP.
7.62
(.300)
17.78
(.700)
6.60
(.260)
23
12.70 ± .79
(.500 ± .031)
1
2.54
(.100)
2.54
(.100)
*RoHS COMPLIANT
VERSIONS
AVAILABLE
WARNING
Cancer and Reproductive Harm
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
*RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC Jan. 27, 2003 including annex and RoHS Recast 2011/65/EU June 8, 2011. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Users should verify
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