Product Overview
The PT-15 and PTC-15 are 15-mm through-hole potentiometers designed for applications requiring frequent adjustment. Featuring a shaftless design, they offer versatility in engagement mechanisms, including custom shafts, motor controls, or human interface adjustments. These potentiometers are capable of controlling variable outputs such as frequency, motor speed, and volume. They are 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.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Piher
- Type: Through-hole Potentiometer
- Series: PT-15 / PTC-15
- Resistive Element: Carbon or Cermet
- Substrate: Polyester / Alumina
- Self-extinguishable plastic (UL 94V-0) available
- IP54 protection
- Flame retardant option available
- Packaging options: Magazine, Embossed Tape, Bulk
Technical Specifications
| Specification | PT-15 (Carbon) | PTC-15 (Cermet) |
|---|---|---|
| Linearity | Up to 3% | Up to 3% |
| Mechanical Detents | Up to 38 | Up to 38 |
| Life Cycles | Up to 100,000 | Up to 10,000 |
| Taper | Lin, Log, Alog | Lin, Log, Alog |
| Range of Values | 100 Rn 5M (Lin), 1K Rn 5M (Log, Alog) | 1K Rn 5M |
| Tolerance | 20% (100 Rn 1M), 30% (1M < Rn 5M) | 20% (100 Rn 1M), 30% (1M < Rn 5M) |
| Max. Voltage | 250 VDC (Lin), 125 VDC (Log, Alog) | 250 VDC (Lin), 125 VDC (Log, Alog) |
| Nominal Power @ 50C | 0.25 W (Lin), 0.12 W (Log, Alog) | 0.25 W (Lin), 0.12 W (Log, Alog) |
| Nominal Power @ 70C | 0.50 W (Lin), 0.25 W (Log, Alog) | 0.50 W (Lin), 0.25 W (Log, Alog) |
| Residual Resistance | 0.5% Rn (5 min.) | 0.5% Rn (5 min.) |
| Equivalent Noise Resistance | 3% Rn (3 min.) | 3% Rn (3 min.) |
| Operating Temperature | -25C to +70C | -40C to +90C |
| Mechanical Rotation Angle | 265 5 | 265 5 |
| Electrical Rotation Angle | 240 20 | 240 20 |
| Torque | 0.5 to 2.5 Ncm | 0.5 to 2.5 Ncm |
| Rotational Stop | > 10 Ncm | > 10 Ncm |
| Life (Mechanical) | Up to 100k cycles | Up to 10k cycles |
| Environmental Testing (Electrical Life) | 1000h at 50C; 0.15W: 5% R | n/a |
| Environmental Testing (Electrical Life) | n/a | 1000h at 70C; 0.33W: 2% R |
| Environmental Testing (Mechanical Life) | 1000 cycles at 10 to 15 cpm: 3% R (Rn < 1M) | 1000 cycles at 10 to 15 cpm: 2% R (Rn < 1M) |
| Environmental Testing (Temperature Coefficient) | -25C to +70C: 300 ppm/C (Rn < 100K) | -40C to +90C: 100 ppm/C (Rn < 100K) |
| Environmental Testing (Thermal Cycling) | 16h at 85C and 2h at -25C: 2.5% R | 16h at 90C and 2h at -40C: 2% R |
| Environmental Testing (Damp Heat) | 500h at 40C and 95% RH: 5% R | 500h at 40C and 95% RH: 2% R |
| Environmental Testing (Vibration) | 2h each plane at 10Hz - 55Hz: 2% R | 2h each plane at 10Hz - 55Hz: 2% R |
| Environmental Testing (Storage) | 6 months at 23C 2C and 50% RH: 2.5% R | 6 months at 23C 2C and 50% RH: 2% R |
| Switch Type | SPDT switch available | SPDT switch available |
| Low Torque Version | Available | Available |
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