Product Overview
The PT-6 is a 6-mm carbon through-hole trimmer potentiometer designed for precision adjustment 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 available in various tapers and tolerances, the PT-6 is suitable for appliance program selection, thermostat adjustment, consumer electronics, and test and measurement equipment. It offers magazine packaging for automatic insertion and is available with optional switches and assembled shafts/knobs.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Piher
- Series: PT-6
- Resistive Element: Carbon
- Protection Rating: IP54
- Lead-Free: Yes
- Certifications: ISO 14001 (BUREAU VERITAS)
- Packaging Options: Magazines, Embossed tape (on request), Bulk
- Housing Color: Black (Standard)
- Rotor Color: White (Standard), Purple-violet (Detented versions)
- Knob/Shaft Default Color: Cream
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | 6-mm carbon through-hole trimmer potentiometer |
| Tapers Available | Linear (Lin), Logarithmic (Log), Antilogarithmic (Alog) |
| Range of Values () | 220 Rn 5M (Lin), 1K Rn 5M (Log, Alog) |
| Tolerance | 20% (220 Rn 1M), 30% (1M < Rn 5M) |
| Max. Voltage | 100 VDC (Lin), 50 VDC (Log, Alog) |
| Nominal Power @ 50C | 0.1 W (Lin), 0.05 W (Log, Alog) |
| 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 Life | 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) |
| Detents Available | Up to 10 (P04, P05, P06, P07, P08, P10) |
| Wiper Position Options | Initial, 50% (PM), Final (PF) |
| Switch Function | SPDT (On request) |
| Mounting Methods | Vertical Adjustment (V), Horizontal Adjustment (H) |
| Rotors Available | K, Q, M, A, X, W |
| Environmental Testing (CEI 393-1) | Electrical Life (5%), Mechanical Life (3%), Temperature Coefficient (300 ppm/C), Thermal Cycling (2.5%), Damp Heat (5%), Vibration (2%), Storage (2.5%) |
| Dimensions (mm) | 6mm (body) |
| SMD Mounting Available | Yes (PS-6, N-6) |
Applications
- Appliance program selection
- Thermostat adjustment
- Timer and control relays
- Consumer electronics
- Power tool controls
- Test and measurement equipment
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