Product Overview
The Piher PT-15 and PTC-15 are 15-mm carbon and cermet through-hole potentiometers designed for applications requiring frequent adjustment. Their shaftless design allows for flexible integration with various engagement mechanisms, including custom shafts, motor controls, and human interface adjustments. These potentiometers are ideal for controlling variable outputs such as frequency, motor speed, and volume, finding use in appliances, thermostats, consumer electronics, and test equipment.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Piher
- Product Series: PT-15 / PTC-15
- Resistive Element: Carbon (PT-15) / Cermet (PTC-15)
- Substrate: Polyester / Alumina
- Plastic Material: Self-extinguishable plastic (UL 94V-0) available
- Protection: IP54
- Packaging Options: Magazine packaging for automatic insertion, Bulk, Embossed Tape
- Certifications: UL 94V-0 (available)
Technical Specifications
| Specification | PT-15 | PTC-15 | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taper | Lin, Log, Alog | Lin, Log, Alog | Others available on request |
| Range of Values | 100 Rn 5M (Lin) | 1K Rn 5M (Log, Alog) | Decad. 1.0 - 2.0 - 2.2 - 2.5 - 4.7 - 5.0 |
| Tolerance | 20% (100 Rn 1M) | 30% (1M < Rn 5M) | |
| Max. Voltage | 250 VDC (Lin) | 125 VDC (Log, Alog) | |
| Nominal Power @ 50C | 0.25 W (Lin) | 0.12 W (Log, Alog) | |
| Nominal Power @ 70C | 0.50 W (Lin) | 0.25 W (Log, Alog) | |
| Residual Resistance | 0.5% Rn (5 min.) | ||
| Equivalent Noise Resistance | 3% Rn (3 min.) | ||
| Operating Temperature | -25C to +70C | -40C to +90C | PT-15: Up to 85C depending on application. PTC-15: +120C/+248F upon request. |
| Mechanical Rotation Angle | 265 5 | 240 5 available upon request | |
| Electrical Rotation Angle | 240 20 | ||
| Torque | 0.5 to 2.5 Ncm (0.7 to 3.4 in-oz) | ||
| Rotational Stop | > 10 Ncm (>14 in-oz) | ||
| Life Cycles | Up to 100,000 | Up to 10,000 | |
| Detents | Up to 38 | ||
| Switch Option | SPDT available | ||
| Low Torque Version | Available | ||
| Wiper Position | Initial, 50%, Fully Clockwise | ||
| Mounting Methods | Horizontal adjust (H) and Vertical adjust (V) series | Various terminal options available (e.g., crimped terminals) | |
| Shaft/Knob Options | Loose and assembled shaft and knobs | Various rotor types available | |
| Environmental Testing (Typical Results) | PT-15 | PTC-15 | |
| Electrical Life (1000h) | 5% R | n/a | @ 50C; 0.15W |
| Electrical Life (1000h) | n/a | 2% R | @ 70C; 0.33W |
| Mechanical Life (1000 cycles) | 3% R (Rn < 1M) | 2% R | @ 10 to 15 cpm |
| Temperature Coefficient | 300 ppm/C (Rn < 100K) | n/a | @ -25C to +70C |
| Temperature Coefficient | n/a | 100 ppm/C (Rn < 100K) | @ -40C to +90C |
| Thermal Cycling | 2.5% R | n/a | 16h @ 85C / 2h @ -25C |
| Thermal Cycling | n/a | 2% R | 16h @ 90C / 2h @ -40C |
| Damp Heat (500h) | 5% R | 2% R | @ 40C and 95% RH |
| Vibration | 2% R | 2h each plane @ 10Hz - 55Hz | |
| Storage (6 months) | 2.5% R | @ 23C 2C and 50% RH | |
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