Product Overview
The N6 is a 6 mm miniature carbon potentiometer designed for industrial, automotive, and appliance markets, offering a cost-effective control solution. It features a compact and robust design with a reduced form factor, tape-on-reel packaging for automated placement, and overmoulding technology. The potentiometer is RoHS & REACH ready and available in SMD or through-hole mounting options. Further customization includes improved linearity and a selection of custom shafts and knobs. An N6-R version with enhanced mechanical life is also available.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Piher
- Product Series: N-6
- Resistive Element: Carbon
- Substrate Material: Plastic
- Manufacturing Technique: Over-molding
- Certifications: RoHS compliant, REACH ready
- Protection: IP54 according to IEC 60529
- Wiper Position: 50%
- Rotor Adjustment: Both sides cross slot
- Rotor Movement Protection: Accidental movement protected
- Traceability: Ensured by date code marking
- Assembly Method: Stand up and lay down
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Taper | Linear |
| Range of Values (Rn) | 100 Rn 1M (Decades: 1.0, 2.0, 2.2, 2.5, 4.7, 5.0) |
| Tolerance | 30% (Others available on request) |
| Max. Voltage | 100 VDC |
| Nominal Power | 0.1 W @ 50C (122F) |
| Residual Resistance | 2% Rn (10 min.) |
| Equivalent Noise Resistance | 5% Rn |
| Operating Temperature | -25C to +70C (-13F to +158F) (Up to 85C depending on application) |
| Mechanical Rotation Angle | 280 10 |
| Electrical Rotation Angle | 245 25 |
| Torque | 0.2 to 3 Ncm (0.28 to 4.2 in-oz) |
| Rotational Stop | > 7.5 Ncm (>10.5 in-oz) |
| Life (Mechanical) | 100 cycles |
| Environmental Testing - Electrical Life | 1,000h @ 50C; 0.1 W (R: 5%) |
| Environmental Testing - Mechanical Life | 100 cycles @ 10 to 15 cpm (R: 3%) |
| Environmental Testing - Temperature Coefficient | 300 ppm/C (Rn 100K) @ -25C to +70C |
| Environmental Testing - Thermal Cycling | 16h @ 85C and 2h @ -25C (R: 2.5%) |
| Environmental Testing - Damp Heat | 500h @ 40C and 95% RH (R: 5%) |
| Environmental Testing - Vibration | 2h each plane @ 10Hz - 55Hz (R: 2%) |
| Environmental Testing - Storage | 6 months @ 23C 2C and 50% RH (R: 2.5%) |
| Mounting Types | Stand-up (S), Lay-down (L) |
| Terminal Styles | 2.5mm (25), 3.0mm (30), 5.0mm (50) |
| Mounting Options | Through Hole, SMD |
| Packaging Options | Bulk (T0), Reel (T1, T2), Ammopack (T3, T4), Embossed Tape (T7, T8) |
| RoHS Reflowable Option | N6-R (black housing & rotor color) |
| Applications | Home and building automation, Appliances, Timer and control relays, Power Supplies, Alarms and Detectors, Light dimmers |
| Dimensions | Refer to diagrams on pages 4, 5, 6, and 7. |
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