6mm Carbon Through Hole Trimmer Potentiometer Amphenol PT6KV-253A2020-PM with Multiple Taper Options
Product Overview
The PT-6 is a 6-mm carbon through-hole trimmer potentiometer designed for precision adjustment in electronic applications. It features a carbon resistive element, up to 10 mechanical detents for haptic feedback, and a life cycle of up to 10,000 cycles. The potentiometer offers IP54 protection and is available in magazines for automatic insertion. It supports various tapers, including linear, logarithmic, and antilogarithmic, and can be supplied with loose or assembled shafts and knobs. 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
- Series: PT-6
- Resistive Element: Carbon
- Protection: IP54
- Certifications: Pb Lead-free
- Substrate: Polyester
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Taper | Lin, Log, Alog (Others available on request) |
| Range of Values (Lin) | 220 Rn 5M |
| Range of Values (Log, Alog) | 1K Rn 5M (Decad. 1.0 - 2.0 - 2.2 - 2.5 - 4.7 - 5.0) |
| 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 Life | Up to 10,000 cycles (Up to 100 cycles for detented versions) |
| Mechanical Rotation Angle | 235 5 |
| Electrical Rotation Angle | 200 20 (Increased angle of 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 (More available on request) |
| Wiper Position | Initial, 50%, or fully clockwise (On request) |
| Switch Function | SPDT (On request) |
| Packaging | Magazines for automatic insertion, Bulk, Embossed tape/reel (on request) |
| Dimensions (approx.) | 6 mm diameter |
| Mounting Method | Vertical Adjustment (V), Horizontal Adjustment (H) |
| Rotors | K, Q, M, A, X, W |
| Shaft/Knob Options | Loose, Assembled, Various figures available |
| Environmental Testing (R%) - Electrical Life | 5% (1,000h at 50C; 0.1 W) |
| Environmental Testing (R%) - Mechanical Life | 3% (1000 cycles at 10 to 15 cpm) |
| Environmental Testing (R%) - Temperature Coefficient | 300 ppm/C |
| Environmental Testing (R%) - Thermal Cycling | 2.5% (16h at 85C and 2h at -25C) |
| Environmental Testing (R%) - Damp Heat | 5% (500h at 40C and 95% RH) |
| Environmental Testing (R%) - Vibration | 2% (2h each plane at 10Hz - 55Hz) |
| Environmental Testing (R%) - Storage | 2.5% (6 months at 23C 2C and 50% RH) |
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