Series 296
®
Commercial
12mm Diameter
Composition
Variable Resistors
• Miniature 12mm size
• Low cost
• P.C. board mounting
• 500 ohms through 1 megohms
• Detent available
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
CTS CORPORATION /
MANUFACTURER OF RELIABLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS
XM 296RE
Molded Shaft, Control Shaft Parallel to P.C. Board
DIMENSION:
MM
INCH
X Terminal Type
H Terminal Type
UM 296RE
Molded Shaft, Control Shaft Vertical to P.C. Board
DIMENSION:
MM
INCH
Ordering Information
296
TERMINAL STYLE
X
– PC
U
– PC FORMED
TO REAR
H
– HOOK
X
B
CODE
501
102
252
502
103
253
503
104
252
RESISTANCE CODE
EXAMPLES
RESISTANCE
500 OHMS
1K
2.5K
5K
10K
25K
50K
100K
B
RESIST TOL
A
– ±10%
B
– ±20%
C
– ±30%
2
N
DETENT
N
– NO DETENT
C
– CENTER DETENT
SHAFTS AVAILABLE
(ALL SHAFTS .236" [6MM] DIAMETER/EXCEPT E - DIAMETER IS .240" [6.1MM])
LENGTH BEYOND
INCH
COVER
A–
B–
D–
E–
.640"
.840"
.540"
265”
TRIM
FLATTED .472"
X
.177"
FLATTED .472"
X
.177"
FLATTED .472"
X
.177"
KNURLED .287"
X
.236"
FLATTED .218” x .204”
COVER
A – 16.3MM
B – 21.3MM
C – 26.2MM
D – 13.7MM
E – 6.7MM
MM
TRIM
FLATTED 12
X
4.5MM
FLATTED 12
X
4.5MM
FLATTED 12
X
4.5MM
KNURLED 7.3MM
X
18T
FLATTED 5.5 x 5.2MM
TAPER
1
– LINEAR
2
– 10% AUD
3
– 10% CCW AUD
C – 1.031"
Order From:
CTS CORPORATION, ELECTROCOMPONENTS
/ 1601 Mishawaka Street / Elkhart, Indiana 46514
North America Toll Free (888) 287-4690 / (219) 296-6700 / FAX: (219) 293-1240 http://www.ctscorp.com
CTS COMPONENTS TAIWAN, LTD.
/ 7, Central 6th Road (Chung Liu Road) / P.O. Box 26-20
Kaohsiung Export Processing Zone / Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Rep. of China
(07) 8216145 / FAX: (07) 8417642.8110040
2.5M-6-99I
