Product Overview
The PT-6 is a 6-mm carbon through-hole trimmer potentiometer designed for precise adjustments in electronic applications. Featuring a carbon resistive element, it offers excellent performance and up to 10 mechanical detents for haptic feedback and optional stop positions. With a robust construction, including IP54 protection and up to 10,000 life cycles, it is suitable for demanding environments. The PT-6 is available in various tapers, resistance values, and packaging options for automatic insertion, making it ideal for appliance program selection, thermostat adjustment, consumer electronics, and test and measurement equipment.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Piher
- Product Series: PT-6
- Resistive Element: Carbon
- Mounting Type: Through-hole
- Protection Rating: IP54
- Lead-Free: Yes
- Substrate: Polyester
- Certifications: ISO 14001
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Series | PT-6 |
| Size | 6 mm |
| Taper Options | Linear (Lin), Logarithmic (Log), Antilogarithmic (Alog) |
| Resistance Range (Lin) | 220 Rn 5M |
| Resistance Range (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 |
| Torque | 0.2 to 2 Ncm (0.3 to 2.7 in-oz) |
| Rotational Stop Torque | > 4 Ncm (>7 in-oz) |
| Packaging Options | Magazines, Bulk, Embossed tape (on request) |
| Switch Function | SPDT (On request) |
| Wiper Position Options | Initial, 50%, Fully clockwise |
| Mounting Methods | Vertical Adjustment (V), Horizontal Adjustment (H) |
| Rotor Options | K, Q, M, A, X, W |
| Shaft/Knob Options | Assembled or unassembled, various figures and colors available |
| Standard Resistance Values | 100, 200, 220, 250, 470, 500, 1K, 2K, 2.2K, 2.5K, 4.7K, 5K, 10K, 20K, 22K, 25K, 47K, 50K, 100K, 200K, 220K, 250K, 470K, 500K, 1M, 2M, 2.5M, 4.7M, 5M |
| Environmental Testing (Typical results) | Electrical Life (1000h @ 50C, 0.1W): 5%; Mechanical Life (1000 cycles): 3%; Temperature Coefficient: 300 ppm/C; Thermal Cycling: 2.5%; Damp Heat: 5%; Vibration: 2%; Storage: 2.5% |
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