A Trimpot is another type of potentiometer that comes in small package. It has three leads and can be easily mounted on breadboard or perf board for quick prototyping. The value of the pot can changed by varying the knob on top of it. This is 500? variable resistor (3386 Package) which has a single turn, which can be used to preset a value.

Technical Specification:

• Package : 3386
• Resistance : 500?
• Tolerance : 10%
• Termination Style : PC Pin
• Number of Turns : 1
  
• Adjustment : Top Slot
• Temperature Coefficient : 100 PPM / C
• Orientation : Vertical Adjustment
• Minimum Operating Temperature : – 55 C
• Maximum Operating Temperature : + 125 C
• Size (LxWxH) : 9.53x9.53x4.83 mm
  
• Weight : 3gm

Features:

• Single Turn / Cermet / Industrial / Sealed
• Available on tape and reel
• Available with a knob for finger adjust
• Available with extended shaft
• Available with cross-slot rotor
• Top and side adjust types (F, P, H, W, X most popular)
• Easy to mount

Applications:

• Voltage and Current Control Circuits
• Used as volume control knobs in radios
• Tuning or controlling circuits
• Analog input control knobs
• DIY Projects
• Temperature sensor devices