What should engineers review before using WXD3-12 4.7K?

Check the selected mechanical variant because the family drawing includes 16 mm and 20 mm shaft-length versions. Also verify panel mounting, shaft requirements, terminal orientation, power derating, and the 4.7 kΩ resistance value.

What is the pinout of WXD3-12 4.7K?

Use the WXD3-12 4.7K datasheet for the official pinout diagram and pin names. In PartGenie, ask Datasheet AI about WXD3-12 4.7K pinout to locate pins, power rails, and interface signals before layout.

WXD3-12 4.7K Datasheet, Specs, Alternatives & ECAD | BOCHEN(博晨)

AI summary

WXD3-12 4.7K is a BOCHEN precision 5-turn wirewound potentiometer rated at 1 W at 70°C, intended for manual precision resistance or voltage adjustment.

Best for

Manual precision adjustment
Industrial analog control
Calibration circuits

Avoid if

A sealed or explicitly qualified potentiometer is required
The required shaft variant has not been confirmed

Check before use

Confirm 16 mm versus 20 mm family variant
Apply the stated power derating above +70°C
Verify terminal wiring: terminal 2 is the wiper

Key specifications

Resistance: 4.7 kΩ
Power rating: 1 W at +70°C
Turns: 5 turns
Linearity: ±0.5%
Operating temperature: -55°C to +125°C

Compliance & Environment

RoHS: RoHS

Application

Industrial adjustment controlsCalibration and test equipmentAnalog control circuits

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Questions & answers

It is a BOCHEN WXD3-12 series precision multi-turn wirewound potentiometer with a nominal resistance of 4.7 kΩ. Its resistance code is 472.