
Commercial 
12mm Diameter
Composition 
Variable Resistors
 Miniature 12mm size
 Low cost
 P.C. board mounting
 500 ohms through 1 megohms
 Detent available
Series 296
Technical Data Sheet 1448C
Technical Data Sheet 1296
CTS CORPORATION /
 MANUFACTURER OF RELIABLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS
Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
Resistance Range
Standard: 500 ohms through 1 megohms.
Special:
For non-standard resistance values,
please contact CTS.
Resistance Tolerance
Standard: ±20%
Special:
Tighter tolerances available in most 
resistance values.
Power Rating, Watts
0.15 watts @ 50°C derated to no load @ 85°C 
for linear curve.
0.1 watts @ 50°C derated to no load @ 85°C 
for regular non-linear curve.
Voltage Rating
Across end terminals:
Standard 250 VDC; Special: 350 VDC load 
not to exceed wattage ratings at given ambient 
temperature.
Angle of Rotation
Total Rotation: 300° ± 5°
Effective Electrical Rotation: 280° (approximate)
Rotational Torque
20 – 216 gcm
Stop Strength
5" lbs (5.76 kg-cm) minimum stop strength.
Mounting Information
P.C. board mounting
Type “X”: Control shaft parallel to P.C. board.
Type “U”: Control shaft vertical to P.C. board.
Detent
50% detent available.