
Features
■ Bushing mount
■ Optional center tap and rear shaft extension
■ Optional AR lug feature
■ Gangable with common or concentric shafts
■ High torque available
■ Non-standard features and specifi cations
available
■ RoHS compliant*
3540/3541 - Precision Potentiometer
Electrical Characteristics1 3540 Wirewound Element 3541 Hybritron® Element
Standard Resistance Range ................ 100 to 100 K ohms .....................1 K to 100 K ohms
Total Resistance Tolerance .................. ±5 % ..........................................±10 %
Independent Linearity .......................... ±0.25 % .....................................±0.25 %
Effective Electrical Angle .....................3600 ° +10 °, -0 ° .......................3600 ° +10 °, -0 °
Absolute Minimum Resistance/ ........... 1 ohm or 0.1 % maximum .........0.2 % maximum
Minimum Voltage ............................. (whichever is greater)
Noise/Output Smoothness .................100 ohms ENR maximum ..........0.1 % maximum
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (MIL-STD-202, Method 301)
Sea Level .........................................1,000 VAC minimum ..................1,000 VAC minimum
Power Rating (Voltage Limited By Power Dissipation or 447 VAC, Whichever Is Less)
+70 °C..............................................2 watts .......................................2 watts
+125 °C............................................0 watt .........................................0 watt
Insulation Resistance (500 VDC) .........1,000 megohms minimum .........1,000 megohms minimum
Resolution ...........................................See recommended part nos. ....Essentially infi nite
Environmental Characteristics
Operating Temperature Range ............-40 °C to +125 °C ......................-40 °C to +125 °C
Storage Temperature Range ...............-55 °C to +125 °C ......................-55 °C to +125 °C
Temperature Coeffi cient Over
Storage Temperature Range2 ..........±50 ppm/°C maximum/unit........±100 ppm/°C maximum/unit
Vibration ..............................................15 G ...........................................15 G
Wiper Bounce ..................................0.1 millisecond maximum ..........0.1 millisecond maximum
Shock ..................................................50 G ...........................................50 G
Wiper Bounce ..................................0.1 millisecond maximum ..........0.1 millisecond maximum
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 revolutions
Total Resistance Shift ......................±5 % maximum ..........................±5 % maximum
Moisture Resistance (MIL-STD-202, Method 103, Condition B)
Total Resistance Shift ......................±2 % maximum ..........................±5 % maximum
IP Rating ..............................................IP 40 ...........................................IP 40
Mechanical Characteristics
Stop Strength .........................................................................................53 N-cm (75 oz-in.) minimum
Mechanical Angle ..................................................................................................... 3600 ° +10 °, -0 °
Torque
Starting & Running @ +25 °C ...............................................................0.35 N-cm (0.5 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.
Shaft Radial Play .......................................................................................... 0.08 mm (0.003 in.) T.I.R.
Pilot Diameter Runout .................................................................................. 0.08 mm (0.003 in.) T.I.R.
Backlash ....................................................................................................................... 1.0 ° maximum
Weight ................................................................................................................Approximately 21 gm
Terminals .........................................................................................................Gold-plated solder lugs
Soldering Condition
Manual Soldering .........................................................96.5Sn/3.0Ag/0.5Cu solid wire or no-clean
rosin cored wire; 370 °C (700 °F) max. for 3 seconds
Wave Soldering.....................96.5Sn/3.0Ag/0.5Cu solder with no-clean fl ux; 260 °C (500 °F) max.
for 5 seconds
Wash processes ................................................................................................. Not recommended
Marking ................................................. Manufacturer’s name and part number, resistance value and
tolerance, linearity tolerance, wiring diagram, and date code
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.
1
At room ambient: +25 °C nominal and 50 % relative humidity nominal, except as noted.
2
Consult manufacturer for complete specifi cation details.
Recommended Part Numbers
Part Number Resistance (Ω) Resolution
3540S-1-201L 200 .042
3540S-1-501L 500 .031
3540S-1-102L 1,000 .027
3540S-1-202L 2,000 .021
3540S-1-502L 5,000 .021
3540S-1-103L 10,000 .019
3540S-1-203L 20,000 .014
3540S-1-503L 50,000 .011
3540S-1-104L 100,000 .008
Product Dimensions
3540S-1/3541H-1
1
2
1
2
1
BOLDFACE LISTINGS ARE IN STOCK AND READILY
Part Number Resistance (Ω)
3541H-1-102L 1,000
3541H-1-202L 2,000
3541H-1-502L 5,000
3541H-1-103L 10,000
AVAILABLE THROUGH DISTRIBUTION.
FOR OTHER OPTIONS CONSULT FACTORY.
ROHS IDENTIFIER:
L = COMPLIANT
3541H-1-203L 20,000
3541H-1-503L 50,000
3541H-1-104L 100,000
*RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC Jan 27, 2003 including Annex.
Customers should verify actual device performance in their specifi c applications.
18.3
(.72)
14.35 ± .38
(.565±.015)
3
1.52
(.06)
7.92 ± .38
(.312 ± .015)
19.05 ± .38
(.750 ± .015)
15.88
R MAX.
(.625)
TOLERANCES: EXCEPT WHERE NOTED
.25 .13
DECIMALS: .XX ±
FRACTIONS: ±1/64
MM
DIMENSIONS:
CCW
1
5.72 ± .38
(.225±.015)
10.32 +.00/.05
(.406+.000/-.002)
20.62 ± .79
(.812 ± .031)
OPTIONAL ANTIROTATION LUG
(-91) 1.42 X .50 ON 7.4 RADIUS.
LENGTH 1.27 FROM MOUNTING SURFACE.
(SUGGESTED PANEL HOLE 1.6 DIA.)
30 °
± 5 °
22.23 ± .38
(.875 ± .015)
(.010),
(IN.)
2
CLOCKWISE
DIA.
3/8 " 32-UNEF-2ATHD
.25
(.010)
ADJUSTMENT
SLOT
.81±.25
X
(.032±.010)
6.342 + .000/ - .023
(.2497+.0000/-.0009)
6.35
(.25)
12.45
(.49)
MTG. FACE
15.88
(.625)
.XXX ±
(.005)
WIPER
3
X 45 ° CHAMFER
.81
(.032)
DIA.
CW
Specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
WIDE
DEEP
DIA. MIN.