Product Overview
The Piher PT-10 and PTC-10 are 10-mm carbon and cermet through-hole potentiometers designed for applications requiring frequent adjustment. Their shaftless design allows for integration with various 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. Key features include excellent linearity (up to 3%), carbon or cermet resistive elements, up to 16 mechanical detents for tactile feedback, and up to 100,000 life cycles. They offer IP54 protection and are available with magazine packaging for automatic insertion. Applications span appliance program selection, thermostat adjustment, timer and control relays, consumer electronics, power tool controls, and test and measurement equipment.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Piher
- Product Series: PT-10 / PTC-10
- Type: Through-hole potentiometer
- Resistive Element: Carbon or Cermet
- Substrate Material: Polyester / Alumina
- Plastic Material: Self-extinguishable (UL 94V-0 available)
- Protection: IP54
- Packaging: Magazine packaging for automatic insertion available; Embossed tape packaging on request
- Switch Option: SPDT switch available
- Torque Option: Low torque version available
- Certifications: UL 94V-0 (flame retardant housing, rotor, and shaft available)
Technical Specifications
| Specification | PT-10 (Carbon) | PTC-10 (Cermet) |
|---|---|---|
| Taper | Lin, Log, Alog | Log, Alog |
| Range of Values | 100 Rn 5M (Lin) | 1K Rn 5M (Log, Alog) |
| Resistance Values (Examples) | 100 to 5M | 1K to 5M |
| Tolerance | 20% (100 Rn 1M), 30% (1M < Rn 5M) | 20% (100 Rn 1M), 30% (1M < Rn 5M) |
| Max. Voltage | 200 VDC (Lin) | 100 VDC (Log, Alog) |
| Nominal Power @ 50C (122F) | 0.15 W (Lin) | 0.07 W (Log, Alog) |
| Nominal Power @ 70C (158F) | 0.33 W (Lin) | 0.17 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 (-13F to +158F) | -40C to +90C (-40F to +194F) |
| Mechanical Rotation Angle | 235 5 | 235 5 |
| Electrical Rotation Angle | 220 20 | 220 20 |
| Torque | 0.4 to 2 Ncm (0.6 to 2.7 in-oz) | 0.4 to 2 Ncm (0.6 to 2.7 in-oz) |
| Rotational Stop | > 5 Ncm (>7 in-oz) | > 5 Ncm (>7 in-oz) |
| Push-pull force over the rotor | > 49N | > 49N |
| Life Cycles | Up to 100k cycles | Up to 10k cycles |
| Detents | Up to 16 mechanical detents | Up to 16 mechanical detents |
| Wiper Position | Initial, 50%, or fully clockwise | Initial, 50%, or fully clockwise |
| Shaft/Knob Options | Loose and assembled shaft and knobs | Loose and assembled shaft and knobs |
| Environmental Testing (Electrical Life) | 1,000h at 50C; 0.15W: 5% R | n/a |
| Environmental Testing (Electrical Life) | 1,000h at 70C; 0.33W: 2% R | n/a |
| Environmental Testing (Mechanical Life) | 1000 cycles at 10 to 15 cpm: 3 % (Rn < 1M) | 1000 cycles at 10 to 15 cpm: 2% R |
| Environmental Testing (Temperature Coefficient) | 300 ppm/C (Rn < 100K) | 100 ppm/C |
| 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 |
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