10k Ohm 3590S Precision Multiturn Potentiometer

Product Description:

The 3590S Series 10k Ohm Precision Multiturn Potentiometer is a high-quality, robust component designed for applications requiring precise and stable resistance adjustment. Its 10-turn design allows for extremely fine control over the resistance output, making it ideal for calibration, tuning, and setting precise values in a variety of electronic circuits. Built for reliability and long operational life, this potentiometer features a wirewound element, a durable housing, and a standard shaft for easy panel mounting and knob attachment.

Key Features:

• Precision Adjustment: 10-turn operation allows for very fine and accurate resistance setting.

• High Stability: Wirewound resistive element offers excellent stability over temperature and time.

• Good Linearity: Provides a predictable and consistent change in resistance per turn (typically ±0.25% or better).

• Durable Construction: Robust housing and shaft designed for extended rotational life.

• Smooth Operation: Engineered for a smooth rotational feel, facilitating easy and precise adjustments.

• Panel Mount Design: Standard bushing and shaft dimensions for straightforward installation in panels and enclosures.

• Solder Lug Terminals: Provides secure and reliable electrical connections.

• Good Power Handling: Capable of handling moderate power levels (typically around 2W).

Applications:

This type of potentiometer is widely used in:

• Test and Measurement Equipment: For calibration, zeroing, and span adjustments.

• Power Supplies: Fine-tuning output voltage or current levels.

• Industrial Controls: Setting parameters, thresholds, or setpoints in control systems.

• Medical Devices: Where precise settings and adjustments are critical.

• Audio Equipment: Bias adjustment, level setting in professional audio gear.

• Timers and Oscillators: Adjusting frequency or timing parameters.

• Robotics and Automation: Fine-tuning sensor inputs or actuator controls.

• DIY Electronics Projects: For projects requiring accurate, repeatable analog control.

• Instrumentation Panels: As a user-adjustable control for various parameters.

Specifications (Typical for a 3590S-2-103L or similar):

• Model Series: 3590S (e.g., 3590S-2-103L, where ‘103’ indicates 10k Ohm)

• Resistance Value: 10 kOhms (10kΩ)

• Resistance Tolerance: Typically ±5% (can vary, e.g., ±3%, ±10%)

• Number of Turns (Electrical): 10 turns

• Power Rating: 2 Watts @ 70°C (derate to 0W at +125°C)

• Independent Linearity: ±0.25% (typical, can be tighter)

• Effective Electrical Angle: 3600° (10 turns x 360°)

• Resistive Element: Wirewound

• Operating Temperature Range: -55°C to +125°C

• Rotational Life: Typically 1,000,000 shaft revolutions

• Mechanical Angle: 3600° +10° -0°

• Shaft Diameter: 6.35mm (1/4 inch)

• Bushing Diameter: 9.525mm (3/8 inch), 32 TPI UNEF thread

• Body Diameter: Approximately 22mm (0.875 inch)

• Terminals: Solder Lugs

• Hardware: Typically includes one nut and one lock washer for panel mounting.

• End Resistance: ≤ 0.2% of total resistance or 1 Ohm, whichever is greater

• Insulation Resistance: ≥ 1000 MOhms at 500 VDC

• Dielectric Strength: 1000 VRMS at sea level