Features

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■ Bushing mount

IA
■ RoHS compliant*

PL
M ■ Optional center tap and rear shaft extension
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S
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■ Optional AR lug feature

*R

■ Gangable with common or concentric shafts

■ High torque available
■ Non-standard features and specifications
available

3540/3541 - Precision Potentiometer

Electrical Characteristics1 3540 Wirewound Element 3541 Hybritron® Element Product Dimensions
Standard Resistance Range................ 100 to 100 K ohms .....................1 K to 100 K ohms
Total Resistance Tolerance.................. ±5 % ...........................................±10 % 3540S-1/3541H-1
Independent Linearity .......................... ±0.25 % ......................................±0.25 % 18.3
Effective Electrical Angle ..................... 3600 ° +10 °, -0 ° .......................3600 ° +10 °, -0 ° (.72)
Absolute Minimum Resistance/ ........... 1 ohm or 0.1 % maximum ..........0.2 % maximum 14.35 ± .38
Minimum Voltage ............................. (whichever is greater) (.565±.015)
Noise/Output Smoothness .................. 100 ohms ENR maximum ..........0.1 % maximum 5.72 ± .38
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (MIL-STD-202, Method 301) (.225±.015)
Sea Level ......................................... 1,000 VAC minimum ..................1,000 VAC minimum 1 10.32 +.00/.05
Power Rating (Voltage Limited By Power Dissipation or 447 VAC, Whichever Is Less) DIA.
3 (.406+.000/-.002)
+70 °C.............................................. 2 watts ........................................2 watts
3/8 " 32-UNEF-2ATHD
+125 °C............................................ 0 watt..........................................0 watt 2
Insulation Resistance (500 VDC) ........ 1,000 megohms minimum ..........1,000 megohms minimum .25
X 45 ° CHAMFER
Resolution............................................ See recommended part nos. .....Essentially infinite (.010)
ADJUSTMENT
SLOT .81 WIDE
Environmental Characteristics1 (.032)
.81±.25
Operating Temperature Range ............ -40 °C to +125 °C .......................-40 °C to +125 °C X DEEP
1.52 (.032±.010)
Storage Temperature Range ............... -55 °C to +125 °C .......................-55 °C to +125 °C
Temperature Coefficient Over (.06) 6.342 + .000/ - .023
Storage Temperature Range2.......... ±50 ppm/°C maximum/unit .........±100 ppm/°C maximum/unit 7.92 ± .38 (.2497+.0000/-.0009)
Vibration .............................................. 15 G ...........................................15 G (.312 ± .015) DIA.
Wiper Bounce .................................. 0.1 millisecond maximum ...........0.1 millisecond maximum
Shock................................................... 50 G ...........................................50 G 19.05 ± .38 20.62 ± .79
Wiper Bounce .................................. 0.1 millisecond maximum ...........0.1 millisecond maximum (.750 ± .015) (.812 ± .031)
Load Life .............................................. 1,000 hours, 2 watts ...................1,000 hours, 2 watts
Total Resistance Shift ...................... ±2 % ...........................................±5 %
Rotational Life (No Load)..................... 1,000,000 shaft revolutions2 .....5,000,000 shaft revolutions2 OPTIONAL ANTIROTATION LUG
(-91) 1.42 X .50 ON 7.4 RADIUS.
Total Resistance Shift ...................... ±5 % maximum ..........................±5 % maximum LENGTH 1.27 FROM MOUNTING SURFACE.
Moisture Resistance (MIL-STD-202, Method 103, Condition B) (SUGGESTED PANEL HOLE 1.6 DIA.)
Total Resistance Shift ...................... ±2 % maximum ..........................±5 % maximum
IP Rating .............................................. IP 40 ...........................................IP 40 30 °
±5° 6.35
(.25)
Mechanical Characteristics1
15.88
Stop Strength.......................................................................................... 53 N-cm (75 oz-in.) minimum R MAX.
(.625)
Mechanical Angle ......................................................................................................3600 ° +10 °, -0 ° 12.45
Torque (.49)
Starting & Running @ +25 °C ...............................................................0.49 N-cm (0.7 oz.-in.) max.
Starting & Running @ -40 °C................................................................1.76 N-cm (2.5 oz.-in.) max.
Mounting ..................................................................................... 170-200 N-cm (15-18 lb.-in.) max.
Shaft Runout.................................................................................................0.08 mm (0.003 in.) T.I.R.
Lateral Runout ..............................................................................................0.13 mm (0.005 in.) T.I.R.
Shaft End Play ..............................................................................................0.30 mm (0.012 in.) T.I.R. MTG. FACE
15.88
Shaft Radial Play ..........................................................................................0.08 mm (0.003 in.) T.I.R. 22.23 ± .38
(.625)
DIA. MIN.
Pilot Diameter Runout ..................................................................................0.08 mm (0.003 in.) T.I.R. (.875 ± .015)
Backlash ....................................................................................................................... 1.0 ° maximum
Weight .................................................................................................................Approximately 21 gm
Terminals ......................................................................................................... Gold-plated solder lugs TOLERANCES: EXCEPT WHERE NOTED
Soldering Condition DECIMALS: .XX ±
.25
.XXX ±
.13
Manual Soldering........................................................... 96.5Sn/3.0Ag/0.5Cu solid wire or no-clean (.010), (.005)
rosin cored wire; 370 °C (700 °F) max. for 3 seconds FRACTIONS: ±1/64
Wave Soldering .................... 96.5Sn/3.0Ag/0.5Cu solder with no-clean flux; 260 °C (500 °F) max. MM
DIMENSIONS:
for 5 seconds (IN.)
Wash processes ..................................................................................................Not recommended
Marking ................................................. Manufacturer’s name and part number, resistance value and
tolerance, linearity tolerance, wiring diagram, and date code 2 WIPER
Ganging (Multiple Section Pots.) ............................................................................... 2 cups maximum
Hardware .................................................... One lockwasher (H-37-2) and one mounting nut (H-38-2)
is shipped with each potentiometer.
CCW 1 3 CW

1At room ambient: +25 °C nominal and 50 % relative humidity nominal, except as noted. CLOCKWISE
2Consult manufacturer for complete specification details.

Recommended Part Numbers

BOLDFACE LISTINGS ARE IN STOCK AND READILY
Part Number Resistance (Ω) Resolution Part Number Resistance (Ω) AVAILABLE THROUGH DISTRIBUTION.
3540S-1-201L 200 .042 3541H-1-102L 1,000 FOR OTHER OPTIONS CONSULT FACTORY.
3540S-1-501L 500 .031 3541H-1-202L 2,000 ROHS IDENTIFIER:
3540S-1-102L 1,000 .027 3541H-1-502L 5,000 L = COMPLIANT
3540S-1-202L 2,000 .021 3541H-1-103L 10,000
3540S-1-502L 5,000 .021 3541H-1-203L 20,000
3540S-1-103L 10,000 .019 3541H-1-503L 50,000
3540S-1-203L 20,000 .014 3541H-1-104L 100,000
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
3540S-1-503L 50,000 .011 Customers should verify actual device performance in their specific applications.
3540S-1-104L 100,000 .008
*RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC Jan. 27, 2003 including annex and RoHS Recast 2011/65/EU June 8, 2011.
 3540/3541 - Precision Potentiometer
Panel Thickness Dimensions

2.46 - 3.81
(.097 - .150)

PANEL

HEX NUT
10.44 ± .07
DIA.
(.411 ± .003)

7.42
R
(.292)

ADDITIONAL HOLE FOR

ANTI-ROTATION PIN LOCKWASHER
1.60 +.08/-.03
DIA. POT
(.063 +.003/-.001)

Anti-rotation pin hole is shown at six o'clock

position for reference only. The actual location is
determined by the customer's application. Refer
to the front view of the potentiometer to see the
location of the optional A/R pin.

Panel thickness and hole diameters are

recommended for best fit. However, customers
may adjust the dimensions to suit their specific
application.

MM 0.127
DIMENSIONS: TOLERANCES: ±
(INCHES) (.005)

REV. 11/12
“Hybritron” is a registered trademark of Bourns, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Customers should verify actual device performance in their specific applications.