scope:

This specification covers the detail requirements for style RR3800, variable, wire-wound, precision resistors.

The type designation shall be in the following form:

Style RR3800 is applicable to this specification.

The function and shaft length applicable to this specification shall be identified by a single symbol in accordance with table I. TABLE I. Function and shaft length.

Symbol Shaft length Function Tolerance ±1/32 (.79) ------------------------------------------------------- A - - - - ⅜ ( 9.53) Linear B - - - - ½ (12.70) Linear C - - - - ⅝ (15.88) Linear D - - - - ¾ (19.05) Linear E - - - - ⅞ (22.23) Linear F - - - - 1 (25.40) Linear

The class applicable to this specification shall be symbols 2 and 3.

The resistance temperature characteristics applicable to this specification are symbols A to H, inclusive.

The rotational life characteristics applicable to this specification are symbols 7, 8, and 9. This potentiometer is capable of operation up to 100 RPM.

The function conformity tolerance and resistance tolerance characteristics applicable to this specification are symbols G to L, inclusive and S to X, inclusive.

The nominal total resistance values applicable to this specification shall be in accordance with table II. TABLE II. Nominal total resistance and nominal resolution characteristics.

Nominal total Nominal resistance value resolution --------------------------------------- (Ohms ) (Percent) 100 .075 200 .061 500 .048 1,000 .038 2,000 .035 5,000 .028 10,000 .031 20,000 .024 50,000 .018 100,000 .014