Durable 6mm Carbon Trimmer Potentiometer Amphenol PT6KV 473A2020 PM Suitable for Electronic Circuits
Piher PT-6 6-mm Carbon Through-Hole Trimmer Potentiometer
Product Overview
The Piher PT-6 is a 6-mm carbon through-hole trimmer potentiometer designed for precise adjustments in electronic circuits. It offers excellent performance with a carbon resistive element and is available with up to 10 mechanical detents for haptic feedback and optional stop positions. The PT-6 is suitable for a wide range of applications including appliance program selection, thermostat adjustment, timer and control relays, consumer electronics, power tool controls, and test and measurement equipment. It features IP54 protection, magazines packaging for automatic insertion, and a polyester substrate. Options for linear, logarithmic, and antilogarithmic tapers, as well as SPDT switch function, are available.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Piher
- Resistive Element: Carbon
- Protection: IP54
- Packaging: Magazines for automatic insertion, Embossed tape (on request)
- Substrate: Polyester
- Lead-Free: Yes
- Certifications: ISO 14001
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Series | PT-6 |
| Size | 6-mm |
| Type | Through-hole trimmer potentiometer |
| Tapers Available | Linear (Lin), Logarithmic (Log), Antilogarithmic (Alog) |
| Range of Values (Rn) | 220 Rn 5M (Lin) 1K Rn 5M (Log, Alog) |
| Tolerance | 20% (220 Rn 1M) 30% (1M |
| Max. Voltage | 100 VDC (Lin) 50 VDC (Log, Alog) |
| Nominal Power @ 50C | 0.1 W (Lin) 0.05 W (Log, Alog) |
| 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 Life | 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) |
| Detents | Up to 10 (Optional) |
| Switch Function | SPDT (On request) |
| Wiper Position | Initial, 50%, Fully Clockwise (on request) |
| Mounting Methods | Vertical Adjustment (V), Horizontal Adjustment (H) |
| Rotors | K, Q, M, A, X, W |
| Shaft/Knob Options | Loose and assembled shaft and knobs available |
| Environmental Testing (Typical R%) | Electrical Life: 5% Mechanical Life: 3% Temperature Coefficient: 300 ppm/C Thermal Cycling: 2.5% Damp Heat: 5% Vibration: 2% Storage: 2.5% |
How to Order Example
PT6KV-221A2020
Breakdown:
- Series: PT6
- Mounting Method: K (Horizontal Adjustment)
- -Value: 221 (220)
- Taper: A (Linear)
- Tolerance: 2020 (20%)
Available Rotors
- K: Cross slot through hole
- Q: Cross slot through hole (color: pink)
- M: Hexagonal through hole
- A: Hexagonal through hole (color: pink)
- X: Adjustable from collector side
- W: Adjustable from terminal side
Available Packaging
- Bulk (1000 units per box)
- Magazine / Automatic Insertion (80 units per magazine) - For V models
- Embossed tape/reel packaging (on request)
Detents / Stop Positions
- P04, P05, P06, P07, P08, P10
- More than 10 detents available on request.
- Detent torque can vary from 1.2 to 2.5 times the standard potentiometer torque.
- Rotor color of detented versions is purple-violet.
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