Product Overview
The N-6 is a 6 mm miniature carbon potentiometer designed for industrial, automotive, and appliance markets, offering a cost-effective control solution. It features a compact and robust design with market-leading performance, suitable for automated high-speed placement due to its tape on reel packaging. The N6 is RoHS & REACH compliant and available in an SMD or through-hole mounting configuration. Further options include improved linearity and custom shafts/knobs. An N6-R version with enhanced mechanical life is also available.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Piher
- Product Line: N-6
- Resistive Element: Carbon
- Substrate Material: Plastic
- Manufacturing Technique: Over-molding
- Certifications: RoHS compliant, REACH ready
- Protection: IP54 according to IEC 60529
- Assembly Method: Stand up and lay down
- Wiper Position: 50%
- Rotor Adjustment: Both sides cross slot easy adjustment
- Rotor Protection: Accidental rotor movement protected
- Traceability: Ensured by date code marking
- RoHS Reflowable Version Available: N6-R
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Taper | Linear |
| Range of Values (Standard) | 1.0 - 2.0 - 2.2 - 2.5 - 4.7 - 5.0 (Decad) |
| Resistance (Rn) | 100 Rn 1M |
| Tolerance | 30% (Others available on request) |
| Max. Voltage | 100 VDC |
| Nominal Power | 0.1 W at 50C (122F) |
| Residual Resistance | 2% Rn (10 min.) |
| Equivalent Noise Resistance | 5% Rn |
| Operating Temperature | -25C to +70C (-13F to +158F) (Up to 85C depending on application) |
| Mechanical Rotation Angle | 280 10 |
| Electrical Rotation Angle | 245 25 |
| Torque | 0.2 to 3 Ncm (0.28 to 4.2 in-oz) |
| Rotational Stop | > 7.5 Ncm (>10.5 in-oz) |
| Life (Mechanical) | 100 cycles |
| Environmental Testing: Electrical Life | 1,000h at 50C; 0.1 W (R: 5%) |
| Environmental Testing: Mechanical Life | 100 cycles at 10 to 15 cpm (R: 3 %) (Rn < 1M) |
| Environmental Testing: Temperature Coefficient | 300 ppm/C (Rn 100K) at -25C to +70C |
| Environmental Testing: Thermal Cycling | 16h at 85C and 2h at -25C (R: 2.5%) |
| Environmental Testing: Damp Heat | 500h at 40C and 95% RH (R: 5%) |
| Environmental Testing: Vibration | 2h each plane at 10Hz - 55Hz (R: 2%) |
| Environmental Testing: Storage | 6 months at 23C 2C and 50% RH (R: 2.5%) |
| Mounting Types | Stand-up (S), Lay-down (L) |
| Terminal Styles | 2.5mm (25), 3.0mm (30), 5.0mm (50) |
| Packaging Options | Bulk (T0), Reel (T1, T2), Ammopack (T3, T4), Embossed Tape (T7, T8) |
| Tolerance Options | 10% (1010), 20% (2020), 30% (3030) |
| RoHS Reflowable Option | R (Black housing & rotor color) |
| Recommended Connections | Voltage divider circuit (position sensor or control application) |
| Positioning (PM) | 50% 20 |
| Dimensions (MM) | Refer to detailed diagrams on pages 4-6 of datasheet |
| Knob Ref. | 6580 |
| Shaft Ref. | 6133 |
Applications
- Home and building automation
- Appliances
- Timer and control relays
- Power Supplies
- Alarms and Detectors
- Light dimmers
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