3296W 5K Ohm Multi-Turn Cermet Trimmer Potentiometer with DIP Pins

The 3296W 5K potentiometer is a sealed multi-turn cermet trimmer designed for precise resistance adjustment in electronic circuits where a single-turn potentiometer cannot provide enough resolution. Unlike standard panel potentiometers, this 5K trimmer potentiometer requires 25 full turns of the adjustment screw to travel from minimum to maximum resistance, allowing technicians to set a target value with fine granularity. The cermet resistive element offers good stability over temperature and time, and the sealed construction protects the internal track from dust and moisture during soldering and board cleaning. This multi turn trimpot is housed in a compact rectangular package measuring approximately 9.53 mm × 4.83 mm × 10.03 mm, with three DIP-style pins spaced at 2.54 mm for through-hole mounting. The top-adjustment screw is accessible with a small flathead screwdriver, making it suitable for calibration routines that require repeated tweaking. With a power rating of 0.5W, the 3296W potentiometer can handle signal-level and low-power control tasks without significant self-heating. It is commonly used in audio equipment for bias and offset adjustment, in motor control circuits for speed trimming, and in instrumentation for gain and zero calibration. The 5K resistance value is a practical choice for divider networks and feedback loops operating from common supply rails.