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[OT][Q] Bourns Trim Pots

[OT][Q] Bourns Trim Pots

2004-03-27 by Tentochi

What are the differences between the 3296 and 3299 Bourns trim pots?  Why do
they have 2 so similarly specced parts?

Which of these is the MOTM standard?

I know there was a problem about a year ago with Costa Rican Brouns trim pot
knock-offs.  Is there any easy way to spot these?

Thanks!
Shemp

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Re: [motm] [OT][Q] Bourns Trim Pots

2004-03-27 by Paul Schreiber

> What are the differences between the 3296 and 3299 Bourns trim pots?  Why do
> they have 2 so similarly specced parts?
>
> Which of these is the MOTM standard?
>

I use 3296 parts. Can't speak about 3299s. May be:

a) # of turns
b) type of internal construction (ie one is a 'cost reduced' version of the
other)

Paul S.