Product Overview
The N-6 is a 6mm miniature carbon potentiometer designed for industrial, automotive, and appliance markets, offering a cost-effective control solution. It features a compact and robust design with overmolding technology, tape-on-reel packaging for automated placement, and RoHS & REACH compliance. Available in SMD or through-hole mounting, it provides market-leading performance with features like a wide electrical angle and protected rotor movement. An N6-R version with extended 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
- Assembly Method: Stand up and lay down
- Wiper Position: 50%
- Rotor Adjustment: Both sides cross slot
- Rotor Movement Protection: Accidental rotor movement protected
- Traceability: Ensured by date code marking
- Optional: RoHS reflow version (N6-R)
- Optional: Custom shafts and knobs
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Taper | Linear |
| Range of Values (Standard) | 1.0 - 2.0 - 2.2 - 2.5 - 4.7 - 5.0 (Decad.) |
| Resistance (Rn) | 100 Rn 1M |
| 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 Test: Electrical Life | 1,000h at 50C; 0.1 W (R Typical: 5%) |
| Environmental Test: Mechanical Life | 100 cycles at 10 to 15 cpm (R Typical: 3% for Rn < 1M) |
| Environmental Test: Temperature Coefficient | 300 ppm/C (Rn 100K) for -25C to +70C |
| Environmental Test: Thermal Cycling | 16h at 85C and 2h at -25C (R Typical: 2.5%) |
| Environmental Test: Damp Heat | 500h at 40C and 95% RH (R Typical: 5%) |
| Environmental Test: Vibration | 2h each plane at 10Hz - 55Hz (R Typical: 2%) |
| Environmental Test: Storage | 6 months at 23C 2C and 50% RH (R Typical: 2.5%) |
| Mounting Types | Stand-up (S), Lay-down (L) |
| Terminal Styles | 2.5mm (25), 3.0mm (30), 5.0mm (50) |
| Mounting Methods | Through Hole (N), SMD (S) |
| Crimping Options | Straight (N), Crimped (C) |
| Packaging Options | T0 (Bulk), T1/T2 (Reel), T3/T4 (Ammopack), T7/T8 (Embossed Tape) |
| -Value Examples | 101 (100), 102 (1K), 105 (1M) |
| Tolerance Examples | 1010 (10%), 2020 (20%), 3030 (30%) |
| RoHS Reflowable Option | N6-R (check separate datasheet) |
Applications
- Home and building automation
- Appliances
- Timer and control relays
- Power Supplies
- Alarms and Detectors
- Light dimmers
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