Description
POT 3296 W501 Potentiometer 500 Ohm also known as a trim pot, is a type of variable resistor or adjustable potentiometer. It adjusts, tunes, and calibrates circuits. These trimmer resistors are often used initially to calibrate equipment after manufacturing.
POT 3296 series Square trimpot trimming potentiometer/ resistor perform a variety of circuit adjustments in all types of electronic equipment, These through hole trimmers feature a slim body profile, sealed to withstand immersion board washing. It also has a larger screw slot for easier adjustment. Molded body with built-in stand offs.
A trimmer potentiometer is meant to never be seen or adjusted by the device’s user. Unlike many other variable controls, trimmer resistors are mounted directly on circuit boards and tuned with a small screwdriver or knob, or will have extended shafts that can be turned by fingers.
Trim pots are rated for very few adjustments over their lifetime. A trim pot is often used to initially calibrate equipment after manufacturing. Trim pots are commonly used in A/V components and may require adjustment when the equipment is being serviced.