Amphenol PT6KH 103A2020 PM 6 mm carbon trimmer potentiometer with optional mechanical stop positions
Product Overview
The 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 potentiometer is lead-free and IP54 protected, making it suitable for demanding applications. It is compatible with magazines for automatic insertion and offers various tapers, life cycles, and switch functions on request. Key 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
- Packaging Options: Magazines, Embossed tape (on request), Bulk
- Rotor Color (Detented Versions): Purple-violet
- Housing Color: Black (Standard)
- Knob/Shaft Default Color: Cream
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 | 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 (Standard) |
| Mechanical Life (Detented Versions) | 100 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) |
| Detents | Up to 10 (P04, P05, P06, P07, P08, P10 available) |
| Switch Function | SPDT (On request) |
| Wiper Position | Initial, 50%, Final (on request) |
| Mounting Methods | Vertical Adjustment (V), Horizontal Adjustment (H) |
| Rotor Options | K, Q, M, A, X, W |
| Electrical Life (1,000h at 50C, 0.1W) | 5% R |
| Mechanical Life (1000 cycles at 10-15 cpm) | 3% R (Rn |
| Temperature Coefficient | 300 ppm/C (Rn |
| Thermal Cycling (16h at 85C, 2h at -25C) | 2.5% R |
| Damp Heat (500h at 40C, 95% RH) | 5% R |
| Vibration (2h each plane at 10Hz - 55Hz) | 2% R |
| Storage (6 months at 23C 2C, 50% RH) | 2.5% R |
| Dimensions (approx. main body) | 6 mm x 4.3 mm |
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