Features

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n Single Turn / Cermet / Industrial / Sealed n RoHS compliant* version available

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AV ER OM n Available on tape and reel n For trimmer applications/processing

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n Available with a knob for finger adjust

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n Available with extended shaft

n Available with cross-slot rotor
n Top and side adjust types (F, P, H, W, X
most popular)

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S 3386 - 3/8 ” Square Trimpot® Trimming Potentiometer
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Electrical Characteristics Product Dimensions

Standard Resistance Range Common Dimensions Common Dimensions
Side Adjust Models B,C,J,X Side Adjust Models H,S,W
.......................10 ohms to 2 megohms

E
RE
ADJ. SLOT ADJ. SLOT
(see standard resistance table)
F
AD .76 .76
Resistance Tolerance............ ±10 % std. (.030)
WIDE
(.030)
WIDE
LE

(tighter tolerance available) X .76 DEEP

9.53
X .76 DEEP 9.53
(.030) (.375) (.030)
Absolute Minimum Resistance 3.15 3.15
(.375)
........................................ 2 ohms max. X
(.124)
LONG X
(.124)
LONG
Contact Resistance Variation .38
MIN.
9.53
(.375)
.38
MIN.
9.53
(.375)
(.015) (.015)
............................ 2 % or 3 ohms max.
(whichever is greater)

PL AR
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Adjustability 5.33 5.64

C ION FRE

NT
HS RS D (.210) (.222)
Voltage Divider....................... ±0.05 %
Ro VE LEA
5.97 ± .89 .51 ± .05 DIA. PINS 5.97 ± .89 .51 ± .05 DIA. PINS
Rheostat................................. ±0.15 % (.235 ± .035) (.020 ± .002) (.235 ± .035) (.020 ± .002)
Resolution.................................... Infinite
Insulation Resistance................ 500 vdc. 3386B 4.83 3386H 2.54
(.190)
1,000 megohms min. (.100) 2

Dielectric Strength 3 2 1
1 3

Sea Level................................ 900 vac 3.56 ± .25

3.81 1.40 ± .25 2.54
(.140 ± .010)
70,000 Feet............................. 350 vac (.150) (.055 ± .010) (.100)
Adjustment Angle.................. 280 ° nom. 3.81 2.54
(.150) (.100)
Environmental Characteristics
3386C 3386S 1 2 3
Power Rating (300 volts max.) 3 2 1
85 °C....................................... 0.5 watt 3.56 ± .25
125 °C........................................ 0 watt (.140 ± .010) 2.54 2.44 3.81
(.096)
Temperature Range.... -55 °C to +125 °C 2.54 (.100) (.150)
3.81
Temperature Coefficient.... ±100 ppm/°C (.100)
(.150)
Seal Test.......................85 °C Fluorinert†
Humidity........MIL-STD-202 Method 103 3386J 3 2 1
3386W 1 2 3
96 hours
(2 % ΔTR, 10 Megohms min.) 2.44 3.81 2.44
Vibration........ 30 G (1 % ΔTR; 1 % ΔVR) (.096) (.150) (.096)
2.54
(.100)
Shock.......... 100 G (1 % ΔTR; 1 % ΔVR) 3.81
2.54
(.150)
Load Life... 1,000 hours 0.5 watt @ 70 °C (.100)
(3 % ΔTR; 3 % or 3 ohms, 3386X 2.54
whichever is greater, CRV) (.100) 2
MM
DIMENSIONS:
Rotational Life........................200 cycles 3 1 (INCHES)
(4 % ΔTR; 3 % or 3 ohms, 1.40 ± .25 2.54
TOLERANCES: ±
0.25
EXCEPT WHERE NOTED
(.100)
whichever is greater, CRV) (.055 ± .010) 2.54 (.010)
(.100)
Physical Characteristics How To Order
Mechanical Angle.................. 310 ° nom. Standard Resistance Table
3386 P - 1 - 103 T __ LF
Torque.............................. 5.0 oz-in. max. Resistance Resistance Model
Stop Strength................ 15.0 oz -in. min. (Ohms) Code Style
Terminals........................Solderable pins 10 100
20 200 Standard or Modified
Weight........................................ 0.03 oz. 50 500 Product Indicator
Marking............................ Manufacturer’s 100 101 -1 = Standard Product
200 201 -EY5 = Extended Shaft
trademark, resistance code, 500 501 Resistance Code
wiring diagram, date code, 1,000 102
Optional Suffix Letter
2,000 202
manufacturer’s model 5,000 502 T = Knob**
number and style 10,000 103 Packaging Designator
Flammability...........................U.L. 94V-0 20,000 203 Blank = Tube (Standard)
25,000 253 R = Tape & Reel (W and U Pin Styles Only)
Standard Packaging......50 pcs. per tube 50,000 503 A = Ammo Pack (W and U Pin Styles Only)
Wiper................ 50 % (Actual TR) ±10 % 100,000 104
Tape and reel material meets Antistatic ANSI/
200,000 204
Adjustment Tool...............................H-90 250,000 254 ESD 5541-2003 packaging standards.
500,000 504
*RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC Jan. 27, 2003 including 1,000,000 105 Terminations
annex and RoHS Recast 2011/65/EU June 8, 2011. 2,000,000 205 LF = 100 % Tin-plated (RoHS compliant)
†“Fluorinert” is a registered trademark of 3M Co. Blank = 90 % Tin / 10 % Lead-plated
Popular distribution resistance values listed in (Standard)
Specifications are subject to change without notice. boldface. Special resistances available.
The device characteristics and parameters in this data **Knob option is available only in standard tube
packaging. Not recommended for side load
sheet can and do vary in different applications and actual device performance may vary over time. applications.
Users should verify actual device performance in their specific applications.
Consult factory for other available options.
 3386 - 3/8 ” Square Trimpot® Trimming Potentiometer

Product Dimensions
Common Dimensions 3386H-EY5
Top Adjust Models F,G,K,P,R,U,V,Y 3386U 2.54 3386X-EY5 – SHOWN
(.100) 2.54
ADJ. SLOT ADJ. SLOT
(.100)
.76 .81
WIDE WIDE
(.030) (.032)
9.53 5.97 ± .89
X .76 DEEP (.375) (.235 ± .035) X 2.54 DEEP
(.030) 3 2 1 4.78 ± .38 (.100)
X 3.15 LONG 4.83 (.188 ± .015) X 3.56 LONG
(.124) (.190) (.140)

9.53 3386V 2.54

(.375) .51 ± .05 (.100) 1 2 3
(.020 ± .002) 3.56
5.64 .38 2.54 (.140)
MIN. 2.54
(.222) (.015) 1.40 (.100)
(.055) (.100) 2

2.54 3 1
5.64 (.100)
3386F (.222) 1.40
7.87
2.54 3.56 ± .25 2.54 (.310)
2.54 (.100) (.140 ± .010) (.055) (.100)
2.54
(.100)
(.100)

3 1 3386Y
2
2.54 3386P-EY5 3.56
5.08 (.100) 2.54 (.140)
(.200) 2.34 ± .38 (.100)
(.092 ± .015)
2
3386G 7.87
3 1 5.08 (.310)
ADJ. SLOT (.200)
3.05 ± .38
.76 3.56 ± 0.25 2.54
WIDE 2 (.120 ± .015)
(.030) (.140 ± .010) (.100)
X .97 DEEP 4.78 2.54
(.038) Common Dimensions (.188) (.100)
X 3.05 LONG 1 3 Top Adjust Models M,T
(.120) 10.16 3 1
2.54
COMMON TO (.100) (0.40) ADJ. SLOT 2
3386V 2.54 .76 2.54
WIDE
(.100) (.030) (.100)
9.53 5.97 ± .89
X .76 DEEP (.375) (.235 ± .035)
(.030)
X 3.15 LONG 4.83 The Model 3386 is available with a knob for finger
3386K (.124) adjustment. Add suffix letter "T" to order code for
(.190)
2.54 ± .25 2 PLCS. F, P and X terminal styles.
(.100 ± .010) ADJ. SLOT
9.53
3.05 ± .38 5.59 LONG
(.375) .51 ± .05
(.120 ± .015) (.220)
(.020 ± .002)
2 .38 1.02
5.33 5.59 8.38 X WIDE
MIN. (.040)
(.210) (.015) (.220) (.330)
1.40
3 1 4.83 X DEEP
(.055)
(.190)
3386M
90° ± 3°

3386P 2.54
(.100) 1 2 3 10.41 ± .51 6.60
(.410 ± .020) (.260)
4.78 ± .38 2.54
(.188 ± .015) (.100) 3.81
(.150) 3.81
3 1 (.150)
2 WIPER
2
2.54 3386T
(.100) CCW 1 3 CW
CLOCKWISE
.76 ± .38
3.81
3386R (.150)
1 2 3 (.030 ± .015) MM
DIMENSIONS:
3.81 2.54 (INCHES)
(.150) (.100) 2.54 0.25
(.100) TOLERANCES: ± EXCEPT WHERE NOTED
(.010)
1.22 ± .25
(.048 ± .010) 3 2 1

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

The device characteristics and parameters in this data sheet can and do vary in different applications and actual device performance may vary over time.
Users should verify actual device performance in their specific applications.
 3.81 ± .71 2
1
(.15 ± .028) 3

8.89 + .76 /- .50

(.350 + .030/ - .020)
4.0 ± 0.3
18 + 1.0/ - 0.5 (.157 ± .012)
(.709 + .040/ - .020) DIA.
12.70 + .30/ - 0.25
(.500 + .012/ - .010)

4.83 ± .25
(.190 ± .010)

2.44 ± .25
2.54 (.096 ± .010)
ALL PINS IN-LINE ON CENTER
3386 - 3/8 ” Square Trimpot Trimming Potentiometer
.51 ± .05
®
DIMENSIONS:
MM
(.100)

(INCHES) (.020 ± .002)

DIA. TYP.
1000/REEL/BOX

Packaging Specifications
SIDE ADJUST TOP ADJUST
3386W-1 3386U-1

22.98 ± .076 8.89 ± 0.7 12.70 REF.

27.56 ± .76 (.905 ± .030) (.350 ± .028) (.500) 18.03 ± 0.7
12.70
(1.085 ± .030) REF.
(.500) (.710 ± .030)
18 ± .76 10.16 MIN.
(.709 ± .030) (.400) 3 1
3.81 ± .71 2
1
(.15 ± .028) 3

8.89 + .76 /- .50

18.03 ± 1.5 3.99 ± 0.3
(.350 + .030/ - .020) DIA.
(.710 ± .060) (.157 ± .012)
4.0 ± 0.3
18 + 1.0/ - 0.5 (.157 ± .012) 3.81 ± 0.3
(.709 + .040/ - .020) DIA. (.150 ±.028)

12.70 + .30/ - 0.25 12.7 ± 0.3

(.500 + .012/ - .010) (.500 ± .012)

4.83 ± .25
(.190 ± .010)
9.53
(.375)

2.44 ± .25 4.78

2.54 (.096 ± .010) (.188)
ALL PINS IN-LINE ON CENTER
(.100) 2.54
MM .51 ± .05 ALL PINS IN-LINE ON CENTER
DIMENSIONS: (.100)
(INCHES) (.020 ± .002) MM
DIA. TYP. DIMENSIONS:
1000/REEL/BOX (INCHES)
1000/REEL/BOX

TOP ADJUST
3386U-1 Meets EIA Specification 468.

22.98 ± .076 8.89 ± 0.7 12.70 REF. DIMENSIONS: MM

(.905 ± .030) (.350 ± .028)
(.500) 18.03 ± 0.7 (INCHES)
(.710 ± .028)
10.16 MIN.
(.400) 3 1

18.03 ± 1.5 3.99 ± 0.3

DIA.
(.710 ± .060) (.157 ± .012)
3.18 ± 0.7
(.125 ±.028)
12.7 ± 0.3
(.500 ± .012)

9.53
(.375)

4.78
(.188)
2.54
ALL PINS IN-LINE ON CENTER
(.100)
MM
DIMENSIONS:
(INCHES)
1000/REEL/BOX

REV. 05/16
“Trimpot” is a registered trademark of Bourns, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
The device characteristics and parameters in this data sheet can and do vary in different applications and actual device performance may vary over time.
Users should verify actual device performance in their specific applications.