5K Trimpot Potentiometer 3296W

The 3296W series is a family of multi-turn trimpot potentiometers designed for precise, stable adjustments in analog circuits. This listing is for the 5 kΩ variant, ideal for fine voltage trimming, calibration, and signal conditioning in electronics components, modules, and microcontroller-based projects.

Overview 🔧

Engineered for accuracy and long-term stability, the 3296W 5 kΩ is a vertical through-hole (PCB mount) trimmer with a sealed rectangular housing and a top-adjust screw. Its 10-turn mechanism enables fine control over setpoints, making it a dependable choice for lab, production, and prototyping—whether you’re building with Arduino, Raspberry Pi (via ADC modules), or other microcontrollers.

General Features 📌

• Type: Multi-turn trimpot
• Specific Value: 5 kΩ (part of a family ranging from 100 Ω to 2 MΩ)
• Number of Turns: Typically 10 turns
• Mounting: Vertical through-hole (PCB mount)
• Body Style: Sealed rectangular plastic housing
• Pins: 3 pins
• Power Rating: 0.5 W (500 mW)
• Adjustment Method: Top adjustment using a screwdriver 🪛
• Series Resistance Range: 100 Ω to 2 MΩ (varies by model)
• Typical Applications: Voltage reference tuning, sensor calibration, fine analog control

Applications 🔬

• Precision voltage dividers and reference trimming
• Sensor bridge balancing and instrumentation amplifiers
• Offset/zeroing in op-amp circuits and analog filters
• Calibration in Arduino and Raspberry Pi projects (with ADC modules)
• General analog front-end tuning in electronics components and modules

Advantages ✅

• High precision due to the multi-turn mechanism
• Stable, long-lasting adjustment with sealed housing
• Higher power handling (0.5 W) compared to compact trimpots like RM065

Disadvantages ⚠️

• Larger physical size than ultra-compact trimmers
• Slightly higher cost than smaller, lower-power alternatives

Integration with Arduino & Raspberry Pi 🤖

• Use as a precise input to an ADC for measuring or setting analog levels
• Arduino: Connect the wiper to an analog input for calibration or user-adjustable control
• Raspberry Pi: Pair with an external ADC module to read analog values from the trimpot

Whether you’re an engineer optimizing analog performance or a hobbyist fine-tuning a microcontroller project, the 3296W 5 kΩ multi-turn trimpot potentiometer delivers the precision and reliability you need.