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 offers flexibility for various engagement mechanisms, including custom shafts, motor controls, or human interface adjustments. These potentiometers are suitable for controlling variable outputs such as frequency, motor speed, or volume. Key features include excellent linearity (up to 3%), up to 38 mechanical detents for tactile feedback, and up to 100,000 life cycles. They offer IP54 protection and are available with magazine packaging for automatic insertion. Applications range from appliance program selection and thermostat adjustment to consumer electronics and test equipment.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Piher
- Product Series: PT-15 / PTC-15
- Resistive Element: Carbon or Cermet
- Substrate: Polyester / Alumina
- Flammability: Self-extinguishable plastic (UL 94V-0) available; PTC-15 is non-flammable by standard.
- Protection: IP54
- Packaging Options: Magazine, Embossed Tape, Bulk
- Certifications: ISO 14001
Technical Specifications
| Specification | PT-15 (Carbon) | PTC-15 (Cermet) |
|---|---|---|
| Taper | Lin, Log, Alog | Lin, Log, Alog |
| Range of values | Lin: 100 Rn 5M Log, Alog: 1K Rn 5M | Log, Alog (Decad. 1.0 - 2.0 - 2.2 - 2.5 - 4.7 - 5.0): 1K Rn 5M |
| Tolerance | 20% (100 Rn 1M) 30% (1M < Rn 5M) | 20% (100 Rn 1M) 30% (1M < Rn 5M) |
| Max. Voltage | 250 VDC | 125 VDC |
| Nominal power at 50C (122F) | 0.25 W (Lin) 0.12 W (Log, Alog) | 0.25 W (Lin) 0.12 W (Log, Alog) |
| Nominal power at 70C (158F) | 0.50 W (Lin) 0.25 W (Log, Alog) | 0.50 W (Lin) 0.25 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 | -40C to +90C |
| Mechanical rotation angle | 265 5 | 265 5 |
| Electrical rotation angle | 240 20 | 240 20 |
| Torque | 0.5 to 2.5 Ncm (0.7 to 3.4 in-oz) | 0.5 to 2.5 Ncm (0.7 to 3.4 in-oz) |
| Rotational Stop | > 10 Ncm (>14 in-oz) | > 10 Ncm (>14 in-oz) |
| Life Cycles | Up to 100,000 | Up to 10,000 |
| Detents | Up to 38 | Up to 38 |
| Environmental Testing (Electrical Life) | 5% R (1,000h at 50C; 0.15W) | n/a |
| Environmental Testing (Mechanical Life) | 3% R (Rn < 1M) (1000 cycles at 10 to 15 cpm) | 2% R (1000 cycles at 10 to 15 cpm) |
| Environmental Testing (Temperature Coefficient) | 300 ppm/C (Rn < 100K) (-25C; +70C) | n/a |
| Environmental Testing (Thermal Cycling) | 2.5% R (16h at 85C and 2h at -25C) | n/a |
| Environmental Testing (Damp Heat) | 5% R (500h at 40C and 95% RH) | 2% R (500h at 40C and 95% RH) |
| Environmental Testing (Vibration) | 2% R (2h each plane at 10Hz - 55Hz) | 2% R (2h each plane at 10Hz - 55Hz) |
| Environmental Testing (Storage) | 2.5% R (6 month at 23C 2C and 50% RH) | 2% R (6 month at 23C 2C and 50% RH) |
| Standard Resistance Values | 100 to 5M | 1K to 5M |
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