Product Overview
The PT-6 is a 6-mm carbon through-hole trimmer potentiometer designed for precise adjustments in electronic applications. It features a carbon resistive element, up to 10 mechanical detents for haptic feedback, and a robust IP54 protection rating. With a lifespan of up to 10,000 cycles and options for various tapers and switch functions, the PT-6 is suitable for appliance program selection, thermostat adjustment, consumer electronics, power tool controls, and test and measurement equipment. It is available in magazine packaging for automatic insertion and offers loose or assembled shaft and knob options.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Piher
- Series: PT-6
- Resistive Element: Carbon
- Protection Rating: IP54
- Lead-Free: Yes
- Certifications: ISO 14001
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | PT-6 6-mm carbon through-hole trimmer potentiometer |
| Dimensions | 6 mm |
| Resistive Element | Carbon |
| Detents | Up to 10 mechanical detents |
| Lifespan | Up to 10,000 life cycles (standard); 100 cycles (detented versions) |
| Protection Rating | IP54 |
| Packaging Options | Magazines for automatic insertion, Loose, Assembled shaft and knobs, Embossed tape (on request) |
| Substrate | Polyester |
| Wiper Position Options | Initial, 50%, Fully clockwise |
| Taper Options | Linear, Logarithmic, Antilogarithmic (others available on request) |
| Switch Function | SPDT (on request) |
| Electrical Rotation Angle | 200 20 (215 20 available on request) |
| Mechanical Rotation Angle | 235 5 |
| Rotational Torque | 0.2 to 2 Ncm |
| Rotational Stop Torque | > 4 Ncm |
| Operating Temperature | -25C to +70C (up to 85C depending on application) |
| 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.) |
| Environmental Testing (Electrical Life) | 1,000h at 50C; 0.1 W: 5% R |
| Environmental Testing (Mechanical Life) | 1,000 cycles at 10 to 15 cpm: 3% R (Rn < 1M) |
| Environmental Testing (Temperature Coefficient) | 25C to +70C: 300 ppm/C (Rn < 100K) |
| Environmental Testing (Thermal Cycling) | 16h at 85C and 2h at -25C: 2.5% R |
| Environmental Testing (Damp Heat) | 500h at 40C and 95% RH: 5% R |
| Environmental Testing (Vibration) | 2h each plane at 10Hz - 55Hz: 2% R |
| Environmental Testing (Storage) | 6 months at 23C 2C and 50% RH: 2.5% R |
| Mounting Methods | V = Vertical Adjustment - Horizontal Mounting, H = Horizontal Adjustment - Vertical Mounting |
| Rotor Options | K, Q, M, A, X, W |
| Knob/Shaft Options | Various figures available (e.g., Fig. 1 - Ref.: 5155, Fig. 2 - Ref. 6132) |
| Standard Resistance Values | 100, 200, 220, 250, 470, 500, 1K, 2K, 2.2K, 2.5K, 4.7K, 5K, 10K, 20K, 22K, 25K, 47K, 50K, 100K, 200K, 220K, 250K, 470K, 500K, 1M, 2M, 2.5M, 4.7M, 5M |
| Standard Tolerances | 5%, 7%, 10%, 20%, 30% |
| Taper Codes | A = Linear, B = Log, C = Alog |
| Crimping Options | Crimped, Non-crimped |
| Detent Options | P04, P05, P06, P07, P08, P10 (more available on request) |
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