6 mm carbon through hole trimmer potentiometer Amphenol PT6MV 503A2020 PM with polyester substrate
Product Overview
The PT-6 is a 6-mm carbon through-hole trimmer potentiometer designed for precise adjustment in various electronic applications. It offers excellent performance with a carbon resistive element, up to 10 mechanical detents for haptic feedback, and a lifespan of up to 10,000 cycles. The potentiometer features IP54 protection, polyester substrate, and is available with linear, logarithmic, and antilogarithmic tapers. It is suitable for magazine packaging for automatic insertion. 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
- Substrate: Polyester
- Protection: IP54
- Lead-Free: Yes
- Certifications: ISO 14001 (as per footer)
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | 6-mm carbon through-hole trimmer potentiometer |
| Tapers Available | Linear, Logarithmic, Antilogarithmic (others on request) |
| 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 (optional) |
| Life Cycles | Up to 10,000 cycles (standard) |
| 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; +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 |
| Packaging Options | Magazines for automatic insertion, Bulk, Embossed tape/reel (on request) |
| Switch Function | SPDT (on request) |
| Wiper Position Options | Initial, 50%, Fully Clockwise (on request) |
| Mounting Methods | Vertical Adjustment (V), Horizontal Adjustment (H) |
| Rotors Available | K, Q, M, A, X, W |
| Knob/Shaft Options | Available, various figures and colors (customizable) |
| SMD Mounting | Available (PS-6, N-6 series) |
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