Rotary Potentiometer CTS 296XD503B1N 12mm Diameter with Insulated Shaft and Snap In Bracket Features

Product Overview

The Commercial 12mm Diameter Carbon Composition Rotary Potentiometer offers a miniature 12mm size and low cost, making it suitable for various applications. It features a snap-in bracket for easy PC board mounting and offers options for an insulated shaft and detent functionality. Ideal for general-purpose electronic controls.

Product Attributes

• Brand: CTS Electrocomponents
• Certifications: RoHS compliant

Technical Specifications

Mounting Information

P.C. board mounting:

• Type "X": Shaft parallel to P.C. board
• Type "U": Shaft vertical to P.C. board
• Type "H": Same as "X" except hook terminals

Detent Options

• Detent @ 50% rotation
• Center Detent
• No Detent

Shaft Styles

• Molded Shaft

Shaft Dimensions

• Standard Diameter: .236"(6.0mm)
• Shaft "E" Diameter: .240" (6.1mm)

Shaft Lengths Beyond Cover

• A: .640"(16.3mm)
• B: .840"(21.3mm)
• C: 1.031"(26.2mm)
• D: .540"(13.7mm)
• E: .265" (6.7mm)
• F: .640"(16.3mm)
• G: .717"(18.2mm)
• H: 1.035"(26.3mm)

Ordering Information Example

296 X B 252 B 2 N

• Series: 296
• Terminal Style: X (PC), U (PC Formed to Rear), H (Hook)
• Shaft Length: B (.840")
• Resistance Code: 252 (2.5K Ohms)
• Resistance Tolerance: B (±20%)
• Taper: 2 (10% AUD)
• Detent: N (No Detent)