Product Overview
The PT-6 is a 6-mm carbon through-hole trimmer potentiometer designed for various electronic applications requiring precise adjustment. It features a carbon resistive element, up to 10 mechanical detents for haptic feedback and optional stop positions, and a polyester substrate. With up to 10,000 life cycles and IP54 protection, it offers excellent performance and durability. The PT-6 is suitable for appliance program selection, thermostat adjustment, timer and control relays, consumer electronics, power tool controls, and test and measurement equipment. It is available in linear, logarithmic, and antilogarithmic tapers, with options for SPDT switch function on request.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Piher
- Product Series: PT-6
- Resistive Element: Carbon
- Substrate: Polyester
- Protection: IP54
- Packaging: Magazines for automatic insertion, Embossed tape (on request), Bulk
- Lead-Free: Yes
- Certifications: ISO 14001 (BUREAU VERITAS Certification)
- Rotor Color (Detented Versions): Purple-Violet
- Housing Color: Black (Standard)
- Knob/Shaft Default Color: Cream
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | 6-mm Carbon Through-Hole Trimmer Potentiometer |
| Tapers | 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) |
| Detents | Up to 10 mechanical detents (Optional stop positions) |
| Life Cycles | Up to 10,000 cycles (Standard); 100 cycles (Detented versions) |
| Mechanical Rotation Angle | 235 5 |
| Electrical Rotation Angle | 200 20 (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) |
| Environmental Testing (Electrical Life) | 1,000h at 50C; 0.1 W: 5% R |
| Environmental Testing (Mechanical Life) | 1000 cycles at 10 to 15 cpm: 3% R (Rn < 1M) |
| Environmental Testing (Temperature Coefficient) | 25C; +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 |
| Wiper Position | Initial (Standard), 50% (PM), Final (PF) |
| Mounting Methods | Vertical Adjustment (V), Horizontal Adjustment (H) |
| Rotors | K, Q, M, A, X, W |
| Switch Function | SPDT (On request) |
| Dimensions (Overall) | 6 mm diameter |
| SMD Mounting Available | Yes (PS-6, N-6) |
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