Product Overview
The Piher PT-10 and PTC-10 are 10-mm through-hole potentiometers designed for applications requiring frequent adjustment. Featuring a shaftless design, they offer versatility for various engagement mechanisms, including customized shafts, motor controls, and 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
- Series: PT-10 / PTC-10
- Type: Carbon / Cermet Through-Hole Potentiometer
- Certifications: UL 94V-0 (self-extinguishable plastic available), IP54 protection
- Substrate: Polyester / Alumina
- Packaging: Magazine packaging for automatic insertion available, Embossed tape packaging on request
Technical Specifications
| Specification | PT-10 (Carbon) | PTC-10 (Cermet) |
|---|---|---|
| Resistive Element | Carbon | Cermet |
| Taper | Linear, Logarithmic, Antilogarithmic (others on request) | Linear, Logarithmic, Antilogarithmic (Decad. 1.0 - 2.0 - 2.2 - 2.5 - 4.7 - 5.0) |
| Range of Values | 100 Rn 5M | 1K Rn 5M |
| Tolerance | 20% (100 Rn 1M), 30% (1M < Rn 5M) | 20% (100 Rn 1M), 30% (1M < Rn 5M) |
| Max. Voltage | 200 VDC (Linear), 100 VDC (Log, Alog) | 200 VDC (Linear), 100 VDC (Log, Alog) |
| Nominal Power at 50C (122F) | 0.15 W (Linear) | 0.07 W (Log, Alog) |
| Nominal Power at 70C (158F) | 0.33 W (Linear) | 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) (up to 85C depending on application) | -40C to +90C (-40F to +194F) (+120C/+248F upon request) |
| 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 100,000 cycles | Up to 10,000 cycles |
| Detents | Up to 16 | Up to 16 |
| Wiper Position | Initial, 50%, or fully clockwise | Initial, 50%, or fully clockwise |
| Switch Version | SPDT switch available | SPDT switch available |
| Low Torque Version | Available | Available |
| Flammability | Self-extinguishable plastic (UL 94V-0) available | Non-flammable material by standard |
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| Shafts, Knobs, Thumbwheels |
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| Cut Tracks | Available (PCI, PCF) | Not available |
| Stepped Outputs / Constant Value Zones | Available, combinable with detents for improved repeatability and precise alignment. | |
| Switch Versions with Detents | Available (A80 Switch code) | |
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