Product Overview
The Piher PS-6 is a 6-mm carbon SMD trimmer potentiometer designed for lead-free reflow soldering processes. It offers excellent performance with a carbon resistive element and is available with up to 10 mechanical detents for haptic feedback. The PS-6 is suitable for a wide range of applications including appliance program selection, thermostat adjustment, timer and control relays, consumer electronics, power tool controls, and test and measurement equipment. Key features include 1,000 life cycles, IP54 protection, moisture sensitivity level 1, and embossed tape packaging.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Piher
- Model: PS-6
- Resistive Element: Carbon
- Termination: SMD
- Certifications: ISO 14001, UL 94V-0 (Self-extinguishable plastic)
- Protection: IP54
- Moisture Sensitivity Level: 1
- Packaging: Embossed tape, Bulk
- Material: Self-extinguishable plastic
- Lead-Free: Yes
- Origin: Spain (implied by company address)
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Taper | Linear |
| Range of values | 1K Rn 1.5M |
| Decad. | 1.0-2.0-2.2-2.5-4.7-5.0 |
| Tolerance | 1K Rn 500K: 30% 500K < Rn 1.5M: + 50% / - 30% |
| Max voltage | 100 VDC |
| Nominal power @ 50C | 0.1 W |
| Residual resistance | 0.5% Rn |
| Equivalent noise resistance | 4.5% Rn |
| Operating temperature | -40C to +85C |
| Detents | Up to 10 (optional) |
| Life cycles | 1,000 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 | > 4 Ncm (>7 in-oz) |
| Push-pull force over the rotor | > 5 N |
| Recommended connection | Voltage divider circuit |
| Environmental Testing (R(%)) | Electrical life: 10% Mechanical life: 10% Temperature coefficient: 1.500 ppm/C Thermal cycling: 5% Damp heat: 15% Vibration: 3% Storage: 5% |
| Recommended Reflow Profile | Preheat temp: 150C Max. temp: 250C Time above melting point: 30-45 s Time between 60-120 s |
| Mounting Methods | Vertical Adjustment / Horizontal Mounting (V40, V45, V50, V55) Horizontal Adjustment / Vertical Mounting (H40) |
| Standard Resistance Values | 1K, 2K, 2.2K, 2.5K, 4.7K, 5K, 10K, 20K, 22K, 25K, 47K, 50K, 100K, 200K, 220K, 250K, 470K, 500K, 1M, 1.5M |
| Switch Version | Available (Contact Piher for ordering information) |
| Rotors | K, Q, M, A, W (with inserted knob) |
| Knobs | Fig. 5 (Ref.: 6148), Fig. 6 (Ref.: 6160) |
| Shafts | Available separately |
| Detent Positions | P04, P05, P06, P07, P08, P10 |
| Wiper Position | Initial (standard), 50% (PM), Final (PF) |
| Packaging (V40/V45) | Bulk (1,000 pcs/box), Reel (1,000 pcs/reel) |
| Packaging (V50/V55) | Bulk (1,000 pcs/box), Reel (1,000 pcs/reel) |
| Packaging (H40) | Bulk (1,000 pcs/box), Reel (1,000 pcs/reel) |
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