The 3852C-162-502AL is a single-turn 3/4" diameter panel control potentiometer manufactured by Bourns with a cermet resistive element and linear taper. This model features a 5 kO resistance value with ±10% tolerance, a 1/4-32 UNEF threaded bushing, and a slotted shaft measuring 1/8" (3.18 mm) diameter by 1/2" (12.7 mm) length. The potentiometer exhibits an effective electrical angle of 250° ±5°, a mechanical angle of 280°, and torque specifications of 0.21 to 4.23 N-cm (0.3 to 6.0 oz.-in.) for C bushing configurations. It is supplied with solder lug terminals and is RoHS compliant, making it suitable for audio equipment, industrial control panels, and consumer electronics requiring precise volume or parameter adjustment.