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 life cycle of up to 10,000 cycles. The potentiometer offers IP54 protection, magazine packaging for automatic insertion, and is available with various tapers, resistance values, and wiper positions. It is suitable for applications such as appliance program selection, thermostat adjustment, timer and control relays, consumer electronics, power tool controls, and test and measurement equipment.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Piher
- Product Series: PT-6
- Resistive Element: Carbon
- Protection Rating: IP54
- Certifications: Pb Lead-free
- Substrate Material: Polyester
- Packaging Options: Magazines, Embossed tape (on request), Bulk
- Switch Function: SPDT (On request)
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Series | PT-6 |
| Size | 6-mm |
| Type | Through-hole trimmer potentiometer |
| Tapers Available | Linear (Lin), Logarithmic (Log), Antilogarithmic (Alog). Others available on request. |
| 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 | Up to 10,000 cycles (standard versions). 100 cycles for detented versions. |
| Mechanical Rotation Angle | 235 5 |
| Electrical Rotation Angle | 200 20 (Increased angle of 215 20 available on request) |
| Torque | 0.2 to 2 Ncm (0.3 to 2.7 in-oz) |
| Rotational Stop Torque | > 4 Ncm (>7 in-oz) |
| Wiper Position Options | Initial, 50%, Fully clockwise (Final) |
| Mounting Methods | Vertical Adjustment (V), Horizontal Adjustment (H) |
| Rotors Available | K, Q, M, A, X, W |
| Shaft/Knob Options | Loose and assembled shaft and knobs available. |
| Environmental Testing (Typical Results) | Electrical Life: 5% Mechanical Life: 3% Temperature Coefficient: 300 ppm/C Thermal Cycling: 2.5% Damp Heat: 5% Vibration: 2% Storage: 2.5% |
| Standard Test Conditions | 23C 2C and 45% to 70% RH |
| SMD Mounting Available | Yes (PS-6, N-6 series) |
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