Series 308 Potentiometer
1/2 in. sq. 0.5 Watt
Description
Series 309 Potentiometer
The Series 308 and 309 are high-performance, low-cost
potentiometers. They are also available with S.P.S.T. or
S.P.D.T. rotary switch modules, S.P.S.T. momentary
switch modules and/or potentiometer modules in
multiple sections up to three sections.
1/2 in. sq. 1.0 Watt
Features
• Compact - 1/2 in. (12.7mm) miniature, modular size.
• Cost-effective - Design simplicity through fewer
component parts.
• Robust - Horizontal or vertical mountings with
support plates. Nickel-plated brass shaft and bushings
in various diameters and lengths. Insert molded
gold plated terminals for strength.
308: Modular Style, Conductive Plastic
309: Modular Style, Thick-Film Cermet
• Precision Made - screen-printed conductive plastic
and thick-film cermet elements.
• Stability - Series 308 -40ºC to +120ºC; Series 309
-40ºC to 150ºC operating temperature.
Series 308 Electrical Specifications
Series 309 Electrical Specifications
Resistance
100Ω to 5 Megohms, linear;
500Ω to 2 Megohms, non-linear
Linear: 5Ω to 5 Megohms
Taper: 100Ω to 2 Megohms
Resistance Range
Linear: thru 500KΩ, ±10%;
above 500K to 5 Megohms, ±20%.
Non-linear thru 100KΩ, ±10%; above
100KΩ ±20%
± 10% standard; ±5% special.
Trimmers ±20%.
End Resistance
Linear: 4Ω maximum each end.
Taper low side 4Ω maximum;
high side 1% of total R.
2Ω maximum, 5Ω to 2500Ω;
4Ω maximum, 5KΩ and above.
Power Rating
.5 watt @ 70ºC. Derated linearly to zero
watts at 120ºC. See Figure 2, page 3
For non-linear tapered units or PC
mounting, derate by 50%.
Trimmer style, derate by 50%.
1 watt @ 85ºC. Derate linearly
to zero watts at 150ºC.
For tapered units, trimmers or PC
mounting, derate 50%.
Effective Rotation
265º ±5º without rotary switch;
240º ±5º with rotary switch.
250º +10º -5º without rotary switch;
225º +10º -5º with rotary switch.
Dynamic Noise
Standard: Linear single controls
maximum initial noise level of 1.5% of
total resistance. Measurement made
using constant current source and
oscilloscope detection technique.
Special: 1%
Standard: Linear single controls maximum
initial noise level of 3% of total resistance.
Measurement made using constant current
source and oscilloscope detection technique.
Special: 1.5%
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Electrical Rotation
295º ±5º
295º ±5º
Working Voltage
350 Vdc across end terminals,
but power not to exceed rating.
350 Vdc across end terminals,
but power not to exceed rating.
Resistance Temperature
Characteristics
See Chart C.
See Chart C.
Linearity
±5% independent
±5% independent
Non-linear Tapers
Right or left-hand available.
See Chart A.
Right or left-hand available.
See Chart A.
Taper Tolerance
±20% of nominal resistance @ 50%;
±3% of mechanical rotation
±20% of nominal resistance @ 50%;
±3% of mechanical rotation
Voltage Coefficient
.008%/Volt maximum.
.008%/Volt maximum
Dielectric Withstanding
Voltage
750 Vac for 60 seconds @ ATM
pressure. 350 Vac for 6 seconds @
3.4 in. Hg.
900 Vac for 60 seconds @ ATM
pressure. 350 Vac for 6 seconds @
3.4 in. Hg.
Series 308/309 Mechanical Specifications
Mechanical Rotation
295º ±5º
Push Momentary Switch
S.P.S.T., 125ma, 28Vdc, push momentary switch. Type DJ
Stop Torque
3 lb. in. minimum (metal shaft)
Other torque options available. Please contact
State Electronics.
Rotary Switch
S.P.S.T. or S.P.D.T., CCW or CW, 125ma, 28Vdc. Type AL
Torque Range
.20 to 3.0 oz. in. (Single); .3 to 3.5 oz. in. (Dual);
.4 to 4.5 oz. in. (Triple).
Other torque options available. Please contact
State Electronics.
Torque Variation
Within control .5 oz. in. maximum
Bushing
Material: Brass nickel plated
Diameters: Supplied in .250" – 32 NEF 2A thread
(6.35mm) and .375" –32 NEF 2A thread
(9.53mm)
Lengths
Available in .250" (6.35mm), .375"(9.53mm),
and .500" (12.7mm).
Styles:
Plain, locking and trimmer
Shafts
Material: Brass nickel plated and stainless steel
Diameters: Single shaft: .125" (3.18mm) and
.250"(6.35mm)
Concentric: .078"/.125" (1.98/3.18mm)
and .125:/.250" (3.18/6.35mm)
Lengths: Maximum of 3" (76.2mm) from bushing
mounting surface; .025"(.635mm) minimum on
trimmer or bushing
Styles:
Plain, slotted flatted and concentric
Center Detent
Indent device which provides an indexing position.
Indent torque:
.6 to 3 oz. in.
Rotational torque: .3 to 2.5 oz. in.
Indent position:
Single at 50% mechanical rotation
Rotational life:
25,000 cycles
Housing
Thermoplastic polyester, blue. (U.L. SE-O rating)
Hardware
Nut: brass, nickel-plated
Lockwasher: phosphorous bronze, nickel-plated
Solvent Resistance
Housing resistant to trichlorethylene, *Chlorethene NU,
Freon TMS, **Freon TMC, toluene, MEK, ethyl acetate
and gasoline. For solvents not listed, please consult
Factory. Note: Units not immersion sealed
Terminals
Gold-coated PC terminals or solder hook style. PC pins fit
.100 grid spacing. Terminal mounting options available
Weight (approx.)
Metal shaft & bushing: (Single) .19 oz., (Dual) .27 oz.,
(Triple) .35 oz.
* T.M. Dow Chemical Co.
**T.M. Dupont
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Series 308/309 Operational Specifications
AL Switch Specifications
Rating
125ma 28Vdc (dry circuit)
Operating Temperature Range
Series 308: -40ºC to +120ºC
Series 309: -40ºC to +150ºC
Rotational Life
25,000 cycles under rated load
Storage Temperature Range
Series 308: -55ºC to +120ºC
Series 309: -55ºC to +150ºC
BL and BLM Switch Specifications
Rotational Life
Series 308: linear control, 50,000 cycles under load,
(plain bushing).
Change not to exceed 10% R.
Trimmer life under load is 5,000 cycles.
Series 309: linear control, 25,000 cycles under load,
(plain bushing).
Change not to exceed 5% R.
Trimmer life under load is 5,000 cycles.
Rating
125ma 30Vdc (dry circuit)
Rotational Life
15,000 cycles under rated load
Figure 1
Figure 2
Chart A
Chart B
POWER DERATING GRAPH
100
100
90
90
80
REVERSE Z
S
80
60
RATED POWER IN PERCENT
% RESISTANCE
70
50
Z
40
30
20
70
60
50
40
10
30
0
0
10
Curves Standard
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
% EFFECTIVE ROTATION
CLOCKWISE
20
10
The “S” taper is linear, the change in resistance value being directly
proportional to the degree of rotation. It can be used either as righthand or left-hand taper.
The “Z” taper attains 10% resistance value at 50% of clockwise
rotation (left hand).
0
0
40
80
120
180
TEMPERATURE IN DEGREES CENTIGRADE
The reverse “Z” taper attains 10% resistance value at 50% of
counter-clockwise rotation (right-hand).
For conformity and special output curves, contact State Electronics.
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Figure 3
Tolerance specifications apply to all layout drawings
unless otherwise specified:
fractions ±1/64 in. (.379mm);
±1/32 in. (.794mm) over 1 in. (25.4mm);
decimals ±.005 in. (.127mm);
PC board layout ±.010 in. (.254mm).
Chart C
Maximum Percent Temporary Resistance Change From 25º
Nominal
-40ºC
0ºC +25ºC +85ºC +105ºC
+120ºC
Resistance -55ºC
±5.0
±4.0
±1.5
0
±1.5
±2.0
±3.5
100 Ohms
+5.5
+2.0
0
±1.5
±2.5
±5.5
+7.0
10K Ohms
+6.0
+2.5
0
±2.0
±3.5
±6.0
100K Ohms +8.0
+8.0
+3.0
0
±2.5
±4.0
±7.5
1 Megohm +10.0
For non-linear tapers, multiply chart values by 1.25
Figure 4
Series 308/309
Single, Dual or Triple
(Second or Third Section May Be AL Series Rotary Switch)
Printed Circuit – Type B-22
“C” Terminal Length: .875” (22.3mm) Maximum
Standard PC Terminal Length: .250” (6.36mm)
1.090 ± .015
[27.69 ± 0.38mm]
MOUNTING SURFACE
BUSHING LENGTH
±.016 [0.41mm]
.790 ± .015
[20.07 ± 0.38mm]
SHAFT LENGTH
± .037 [0.94mm ]
.490 ± .015
[12.45 ± 0.38mm]
.500 ± .031
[12.70 ±0.79mm]
.031 [0.79mm] + .010 [0.25mm]
– .000
.016x45° [.04mm ]
CHAMFER
LOC. PIN
NO. 1
.125 ± .001 DIA.
[3.17 ± 0.02mm ]
.500 ± .031
[12.70 ± 0.79mm]
.531
[13.49mm]
"C" ± .015 [0.38mm]
1/4–32–NEF–2A
[6.35mm] THREAD
.025
[0.63mm]
LOC. PIN
NO. 2
.025
[0.63mm]
.016 [0.41mm]
.100
[2.54mm]
.200 [5.06mm]
.300
[7.62mm]
.080 ± .005
[2.03mm]
.040
[1.02mm]
.031 [0.79mm] + .010 [0.25mm]
– .000
.300
[7.62mm]
.100
[2.54mm]
SERIES 308 - 309
Figure 5
Figure 6
Series 308/309 Solder Lug Terminals
Series 308/309 Bushingless Trimmer
.530 ±.016
[13.89 ± 0.40mm]
.025
[0.63mm]
.547
[13.89mm]
.484
[12.30mm]
.070 [1.78mm]
.200
[5.08mm]
HOOK WILL ACCEPT
3 NO. 22 AWG WIRES
.055
[1.40mm]
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MTG. SURFACE
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Figure 7
Series 308/309 Single, Dual, or Triple with Panel and Rear Support Plates, Horizontal Mounting
.025 [0.63mm] MAX
"A" ±.015 [0.38mm]
"C" ±.015 [0.38mm]
.100
[2.54mm]
.040
[1.02mm]
.125 ± .005
[3.17 ± 0.13 mm]
.015 [0.38mm]
P.C. BOARD
MTG. SURFACE
.400
[10.16mm]
SERIES 308-309 – P.C. TYPE B-24 – SINGLE, DUAL OR TRIPLE –
PANEL AND REAR SUPPORT PLATES – HORIZONTAL MOUNTING
TYPE
B24A-1
B24A-1
B24A-1
B24A-1
B24A-1
B24A-1
B24A-1
B24A-1
"A"
PLATE
.375 [ 9.52mm ]
.500 [ 12.70mm ]
.625 [ 15.87mm ]
.750 [ 19.05mm ]
.255* [ 6.47mm ]
.300 [ 7.62mm ]
.437 [ 11.10mm ]
.562 [ 14.27mm ]
.200
[5.08mm]
"C"
TERMINAL
.100 [2.54mm]
.400
[10.16mm]
.250 STD. [ 6.35mm]
.375 [ 9.52mm]
.500 [ 12.70mm]
.625 [ 15.87mm]
.125 [ 3.17mm]
.175 [ 4.44mm]
.315 [ 8.00mm]
.425 [ 10.79mm]
.100 [2.54mm]
.160 [4.06mm]
.400 [10.16mm]
.450 [11.43mm]
* NOT USED AS MTG. SURFACE, PROVIDES
STABILITY ONLY FOR P.C. BOARD MTG.
.700 [17.78mm]
P.C. BOARD LAYOUT
Figure 8
Series 308/309 Single or Dual with Center Detent
.920 ±.015
[23.37 ± 0.38mm]
.600 ±.015
[15.24 ± 0.38mm]
.125 ± .001 DIA.
[3.17 ± 0.02mm ]
.230
[5.84mm]
1/4–32–NEF–2A
[6.35mm] THREAD
M.S.
.035 [0.89mm]
.300
[7.62mm]
.025 [0.63mm]
.100
[2.54mm]
.260
[6.60mm]
.790 [20.07mm]
.059 DIA.
[1.50mm] TYP.
.400 [10.16mm]
.560 [14.22mm]
.490 [12.54mm]
.260 [6.60mm]
.035 DIA.
[0.89mm] TYP.
.400
.300 [10.16mm]
[7.62mm]
.100
[2.54mm]
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.200 [5.08mm]
.200
[5.08mm]
SINGLE OR DUAL W/
.250 [6.35mm] DIA. BUSHING
.125 [3.12mm] DIA. SHAFT
P/C OR SOLDER HOOK TERM.
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
AL ROTARY SWITCH
DETENT AT CENTER
VARIABLE LOCATING PINS
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Figure 9
Series 308/309 Single or Dual with Center Detent
.920 ±.015
[23.37 ± 0.38mm]
.600 ±.015
[15.24 ± 0.38mm]
.250 [6.35]
.230
[5.84mm]
.375–32 NEF–2A
[9.52mm] THREAD
M.S.
.035 [0.89mm]
.300
[7.62mm]
.025 [0.63mm]
.100
[2.54mm]
.260
[6.60mm]
.790 [20.07mm]
.200 [5.08mm]
.400 [10.16mm]
.560 [14.22mm]
.490 [12.54mm]
.260 [6.60mm]
.059 DIA.
[1.50mm] TYP.
.035 DIA.
[0.89mm] TYP.
SINGLE OR DUAL W/
.375 [6.52mm] DIA. BUSHING
.250 [6.35mm] DIA. SHAFT
P/C OR SOLDER HOOK TERM.
.400
.300 [10.16mm]
[7.62mm]
.100
[2.54mm]
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
AL ROTARY SWITCH
DETENT AT CENTER
VARIABLE LOCATING PINS
.200
[5.08mm]
Figure 10
Series 308/309 Single or Triple with High Rotational Torque
1.120 ±.015
[28.45 ± 0.38mm]
.800 ±.015
[20.32 ± 0.38mm]
.485 ±.015
[12.32 ± 0.38mm]
.230 [5.84mm]
.300 [7.62mm]
.250 [6.35]
.375–32 NEF–2A
[9.52mm] THREAD
M.S.
.035 [0.89mm]
.025 [0.63mm]
.100
[2.54mm]
.160 [4.06mm]
.990 [25.15mm]
.760 [19.30mm]
.690 [17.53mm]
.460 [14.22mm]
.059 DIA.
[1.50mm] TYP.
.035 DIA.
[0.89mm] TYP.
.400 [10.16mm]
.390 [12.54mm]
.160 [6.60mm]
.400
.300 [10.16mm]
[7.62mm]
.100
[2.54mm]
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.200 [5.08mm]
SINGLE OR DUAL W/
.375 [6.52mm] DIA. BUSHING
.250 [6.35mm] DIA. SHAFT
P/C OR SOLDER HOOK TERM.
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
HIGH ROTATIONAL TORQUE
VARIABLE LOCATING PINS
.200
[5.08mm]
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Figure 11
Series 308/309 Dual Concentric
.125 ±.001 DIA.
[3.17 ± 0.02mm]
.078 ±.001 DIA.
[1.98 ± 0.02mm]
Figure 12
Series 308/309 Type C-10A Printed Circuit Terminals
.109 [2.77mm] DIA.
ON 2
.400
[10.16mm]
.100 [2.54mm]
.500
[12.70mm]
.100 [2.54mm]
.250
[6.35mm]
.300
[7.62mm]
.035 DIA (ON 6)
[0.89mm]
P.C. BOARD LAYOUT
M.S.
.125 [3.17mm]
.100 [2.54mm]
.300 [7.62mm]
Figure 13
Series 308/309 Type A-18A Printed Circuit Terminals
.300
[7.62mm]
.250 [6.35mm]
or
.375 [9.52mm]
.300
[7.62mm]
.100 [2.54mm]
.156 [3.99mm]
.100 [2.54mm]
P.C. BOARD LAYOUT
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.035 DIA. (ON 3)
[0.89mm]
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Figure 14
Series 308/309 Type C-8A Printed Circuit Terminals
.300
[7.62mm]
.109 [2.77mm] DIA.
(ON 2)
.500
[12.70mm]
.100 [2.54mm]
.100 [2.54mm]
.250
[6.35mm]
.035 DIA (ON 6)
[0.89mm]
P.C. BOARD LAYOUT
.125 [3.17mm]
.025 [0.63mm]
MAX.
.300 [7.62mm]
Figure 15
Series 308/309 Type C-9A Printed Circuit Terminals
.300
[7.62mm]
.300
[7.62mm]
.500
[12.70mm]
.100 [2.54mm]
.100 [2.54mm]
.250
[6.35mm]
.035 DIA (ON 6)
[0.89mm]
.025 [0.63mm]
MAX.
.109 [2.77mm] DIA.
(ON 2)
.125 [3.17mm]
.300 [7.62mm]
P.C. BOARD LAYOUT
.300 [7.62mm]
Series 308/309 Standard Resistance Values
Series 308/309 How to Order
Stock Values (Ohms)
Example: D308-N-PPS-100-Z
308N
100
250
500
D308
1000
2500
5000
10K
25K
50K
100K
250K
500K
1Meg
2.5Meg
5Meg
Series
308 =
D308 =
308N - PC
100
1000
250
2500
500
5000
308L
500
1000
5000
309N
100
250
500
10K
25K
50K
100K
250K
500K
1Meg
2.5Meg
5Meg
309 =
D309 =
10K
25K
50K
1000
2500
5000
100K
250K
500K
10K
25K
50K
T309 =
100K
250K
500K
1Meg
2.5Meg
5Meg
309L/D308/T308/D309/T309
Please contact State Electronics for price and delivery
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T308 =
N
Single Conductive
Plastic - 1/2 watt
Dual Conductive
Plastic - 1/2 watt
Triple Conductive
Plastic - 1/2 watt
Single
Cermet - 1 watt
Dual
Cermet - 1 watt
Triple
Cermet - 1 watt
PPS
100K
Z
Resistance Value
(Ohms)
Taper
Z = Log
RZ = Reverse Log
S = Linear
Switches
S = Rotary switch S.P.D.T.
PM = Push Momentary S.P.S.T.
PPS = Push/pull switch S.P.D.T.
No switch requirement = Blank
Shaft & Bushing
N = Shaft: 1/8 in (3.18mm) diameter x 3/4 in. (19.05mm)
FMS screwdriver slotted
Bushing: 1/4 in. (6.35mm) diameter x 1/4 in (6.35mm)
length
L = Shaft: 1/8 in (3.17mm) diameter x 7/16 in. (11.11mm)
FMS screwdriver slotted
Locking Bushing: 3/8 in. (9.52mm) x 1/4 in (6.35mm) –
32-NEF 2A thread
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