Product Overview
The PT-6 is a 6-mm carbon through-hole trimmer potentiometer designed for precise adjustment in electronic applications. It offers excellent performance with a carbon resistive element, up to 10 mechanical detents for haptic feedback, and a long operational life of up to 10,000 cycles. The potentiometer features IP54 protection, magazine packaging for automatic insertion, and is available with various tapers, resistance values, and switch functions. Its compact size and robust construction make it suitable for a wide range of applications including appliance program selection, thermostat adjustment, consumer electronics, and test and measurement equipment.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Piher
- Series: PT-6
- Resistive Element: Carbon
- Mounting Type: Through-hole
- Protection Rating: IP54
- Lead-Free: Yes
- Certifications: ISO 14001 (BUREAU VERITAS Certification)
- Packaging: Magazines for automatic insertion, Embossed tape (on request), Bulk
- Substrate: Polyester
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | PT-6 6-mm carbon through-hole trimmer potentiometer |
| Tapers Available | Linear (Lin), Logarithmic (Log), Antilogarithmic (Alog) |
| Range of Values (Lin) | 220 Rn 5M |
| Range of Values (Log, Alog) | 1K Rn 5M |
| Tolerance (220 Rn 1M) | 20% |
| Tolerance (1M < Rn 5M) | 30% |
| Max. Voltage (Lin) | 100 VDC |
| Max. Voltage (Log, Alog) | 50 VDC |
| Nominal Power @ 50C (Lin) | 0.1 W |
| Nominal Power @ 50C (Log, Alog) | 0.05 W |
| Residual Resistance | 0.5% Rn (5 min.) |
| Equivalent Noise Resistance | 3% Rn (3 min.) |
| Operating Temperature | -25C to +70C (Up to 85C depending on application) |
| Mechanical Detents | Up to 10 |
| Life Cycles (Standard) | Up to 10,000 cycles |
| Mechanical Rotation Angle | 235 5 |
| Electrical Rotation Angle | 200 20 |
| Torque | 0.2 to 2 Ncm (0.3 to 2.7 in-oz) |
| Rotational Stop Torque | > 4 Ncm (>7 in-oz) |
| Switch Function | SPDT (On request) |
| Wiper Position Options | Initial, 50%, Fully Clockwise |
| Mounting Methods | Vertical Adjustment (V), Horizontal Adjustment (H) |
| Standard Resistance Values | 100 to 5M |
| Standard Tolerances | 5%, 7%, 10%, 20%, 30% |
| Detent Torque | 1.2 to 2.5 times standard potentiometer torque |
| Detented Versions Mechanical Life | 100 cycles (Standard) |
| Detented Versions Rotor Color | Purple-violet |
| Dimensions (approx.) | 6 mm diameter |
| Environmental Testing | Electrical life, Mechanical life, Temperature coefficient, Thermal cycling, Damp heat, Vibration, Storage |
| Power Rating Curve Data | Available (see datasheet) |
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