Product Overview
The PT-6 is a 6-mm carbon through-hole trimmer potentiometer designed for precise adjustments in electronic applications. It features a carbon resistive element, offering excellent performance and durability with up to 10,000 life cycles. The potentiometer is available with up to 10 mechanical detents for haptic feedback and offers IP54 protection against dust and water ingress. It is suitable for automated insertion with magazine packaging and is lead-free. Applications include 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-6
- Resistive Element: Carbon
- Housing Material: Polyester substrate
- Protection Rating: IP54
- Certifications: Pb Lead-free
- Packaging Options: Magazines, Embossed tape, Bulk
- Detent Color (Detented Versions): Purple (VI)
- Default Knob/Shaft Color: Cream
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | PT-6 6-mm carbon through-hole trimmer potentiometer |
| Taper Options | Linear (Lin), Logarithmic (Log), Antilogarithmic (Alog) |
| Range of Values (Lin) | 220 Rn 5M |
| Range of Values (Log, Alog) | 1K Rn 5M |
| Tolerance (220 Rn 1M) | 20% |
| Tolerance (1M < Rn 5M) | 30% |
| Max. Voltage (Lin) | 100 VDC |
| Max. Voltage (Log, Alog) | 50 VDC |
| Nominal Power @ 50C (Lin) | 0.1 W |
| Nominal Power @ 50C (Log, Alog) | 0.05 W |
| Residual Resistance | 0.5% Rn (5 min.) |
| Equivalent Noise Resistance | 3% Rn (3 min.) |
| Operating Temperature | -25C to +70C (Up to 85C depending on application) |
| Mechanical Detents | Up to 10 |
| Life Cycles | Up to 10,000 cycles (Standard); 100 cycles (Detented versions) |
| Mechanical Rotation Angle | 235 5 |
| Electrical Rotation Angle | 200 20 (215 20 available on request) |
| Torque | 0.2 to 2 Ncm (0.3 to 2.7 in-oz) |
| Rotational Stop Torque | > 4 Ncm (>7 in-oz) |
| Environmental Testing (Electrical Life) | 1,000h at 50C; 0.1 W: 5% R |
| Environmental Testing (Mechanical Life) | 1000 cycles at 10 to 15 cpm: 3% R (Rn < 1M) |
| Environmental Testing (Temperature Coefficient) | 25C to +70C: 300 ppm/C (Rn < 100K) |
| Environmental Testing (Thermal Cycling) | 16h at 85C and 2h at -25C: 2.5% R |
| Environmental Testing (Damp Heat) | 500h at 40C and 95% RH: 5% R |
| Environmental Testing (Vibration) | 2h each plane at 10Hz - 55Hz: 2% R |
| Environmental Testing (Storage) | 6 months at 23C 2C and 50% RH: 2.5% R |
| Wiper Position Options | Initial, 50% (PM), Final (PF) |
| Mounting Methods | Vertical Adjustment (V), Horizontal Adjustment (H) |
| Switch Function | SPDT (on request) |
| Standard Resistance Values | 100 to 5M (various values available) |
| Dimensions | 6 mm diameter |
| SMD Mounting | Available (PS-6, N-6 models) |
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