PT-10 / PTC-10: 10-mm Carbon / Cermet Through-Hole Potentiometer
The PT-10 and PTC-10 potentiometers are designed for applications requiring frequent adjustment. Their shaftless design offers flexibility for various engagement mechanisms, including customized shafts, motor controls, or human interface adjustments. These potentiometers are capable of controlling variable outputs such as frequency, motor speed, or volume.
Key Features
- Excellent performance with up to 3% linearity.
- Available with Carbon or Cermet resistive elements.
- Up to 16 mechanical detents for tactile feedback.
- High durability with up to 100,000 life cycles.
- IP54 protection rating.
- Magazine packaging available for automatic insertion.
- Polyester / Alumina substrate.
- Wiper can be positioned at initial, 50%, or fully clockwise.
- Loose and assembled shafts and knobs available.
- Linear, logarithmic, and antilogarithmic tapers offered.
- Self-extinguishable plastic (UL 94V-0) available.
- SPDT switch and low torque versions available on request.
- Embossed tape packaging available on request.
Applications
- Appliance program selection
- Thermostat adjustment
- Timer and control relays
- Consumer electronics
- Power tool controls
- Test and measurement equipment
Product Attributes
- Brand: Piher
- Product Type: Through-Hole Potentiometer
- Resistive Element: Carbon or Cermet
- Size: 10-mm
- Protection: IP54
- Flammability: Self-extinguishable plastic (UL 94V-0) available
Technical Specifications
| Specification | PT-10 | PTC-10 |
|---|---|---|
| Taper | Lin, Log, Alog | Log, Alog |
| Range of values | 100 Rn 5M | 1K Rn 5M |
| Tolerance | 20% (100 Rn 1M) 30% (1M < Rn 5M) | 20% (100 Rn 1M) 30% (1M < Rn 5M) |
| Max. Voltage | 200 VDC (Lin) 100 VDC (Log, Alog) | 100 VDC (Log, Alog) |
| Nominal power at 50C (122F) | 0.15 W (Lin) 0.07 W (Log, Alog) | 0.15 W (Lin) 0.07 W (Log, Alog) |
| Nominal power at 70C (158F) | 0.33 W (Lin) 0.17 W (Log, Alog) | 0.33 W (Lin) 0.17 W (Log, Alog) |
| Residual resistance | <= 0.5% Rn (5 min.) | |
| Equivalent noise resistance | <= 3% Rn (3 min.) | |
| Operating temperature | -25C to +70C | -40C to +90C |
| Mechanical rotation angle | 235 5 | |
| Electrical rotation angle | 220 20 | |
| Torque | 0.4 to 2 Ncm (0.6 to 2.7 in-oz) | |
| Rotational Stop | > 5 Ncm (>7 in-oz) | |
| Push-pull force over the rotor | > 49N | |
| Life | Up to 100k cycles | Up to 10k cycles |
Environmental Testing (Typical Piher Test Results)
| Test Method (CEI 393-1) | PT-10 R(%) | PTC-10 R(%) |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical life (1,000h at 50C; 0.15W) | 5% | n/a |
| Electrical life (1,000h at 70C; 0.33W) | n/a | 2% |
| Mechanical life (1000 cycles at 10 to 15 cpm) | 3% (Rn < 1M) | 2% |
| Temperature coefficient (-25C; +70C) | 300 ppm/C (Rn < 100K) | n/a |
| Temperature coefficient (-40C; +90C) | n/a | 100 ppm/C |
| Thermal cycling (16h at 85C and 2h at -25C) | 2.5% | n/a |
| Thermal cycling (16h at 90C and 2h at -40C) | n/a | 2% |
| Damp heat (500h at 40C and 95% RH) | 5% | 2% |
| Vibration (2h each plane at 10Hz - 55Hz) | 2% | 2% |
| Storage (6 month at 23C 2C and 50% RH) | 2.5% | 2% |
Others available on request.
Up to 85C depending on application.
+120C/+248F upon request.
Ordering Information Examples
- PT10LH01-103A2020-S: 10mm carbon potentiometer with white rotor L, H01 mounting method (horizontal adjustment), 10K value, linear taper, and 20% tolerance.
- PTC10WV05-104A1010-9-NE: 10mm cermet potentiometer with rotor W (pre-inserted shaft), V05 mounting method (vertical adjustment), 100K value, linear taper, 10% tolerance, and black ref. 9 shaft.
Note: Wiper positions are shown at 50% for illustrative purposes in some diagrams; default delivery is at the initial position.
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