potentiometer Amphenol PT15NH06-102A2020-S featuring up to 38 mechanical detents and extended life of 100000 cycles
Product Overview
The PT-15 and PTC-15 are 15-mm through-hole potentiometers designed for applications requiring frequent adjustment. Featuring a shaftless design, they offer 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 advantages include excellent linearity (up to 3%), a choice of carbon or cermet resistive elements, up to 38 mechanical detents for tactile feedback, and an extended life of up to 100,000 cycles. They also boast IP54 protection and are available in 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
- Mounting Type: Through-hole
- Protection Rating: IP54
- Flammability: Self-extinguishable plastic (UL 94V-0) available (standard for PTC-15)
- Packaging Options: Bulk, Magazine, Embossed Tape
Technical Specifications
| Specification | PT-15 | PTC-15 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taper | Lin, Log, Alog | Lin, Log, Alog | Others available on request |
| Range of Values | 100 Rn 5M (Lin) 1K Rn 5M (Log, Alog) | 1K Rn 5M | Decad. 1.0 - 2.0 - 2.2 - 2.5 - 4.7 - 5.0 for Log/Alog |
| Tolerance | 20% (100 Rn 1M) 30% (1M < Rn 5M) | 20% (100 Rn 1M) 30% (1M < Rn 5M) | Custom tolerance available |
| Max. Voltage | 250 VDC (Lin) 125 VDC (Log, Alog) | 250 VDC (Lin) 125 VDC (Log, Alog) | |
| Nominal Power @ 50C | 0.25 W (Lin) 0.12 W (Log, Alog) | 0.25 W (Lin) 0.12 W (Log, Alog) | |
| Nominal Power @ 70C | 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.) | ||
| Equivalent Noise Resistance | <= 3% Rn (3 min.) | ||
| Operating Temperature | -25C to +70C | -40C to +90C | PT-15 up to 85C depending on application; +120C/+248F upon request for PTC-15 |
| Mechanical Rotation Angle | 265 5 | 265 5 | 240 5 available upon request |
| 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) | ||
| Life Cycles | Up to 100k cycles | Up to 10k cycles | |
| Detents | Up to 38 | Up to 38 | |
| Environmental Testing (Typical R %) - Electrical Life (1000h) | 5% (at 50C; 0.15W) | n/a | |
| Environmental Testing (Typical R %) - Electrical Life (1000h) | n/a | 2% (at 70C; 0.33W) | |
| Environmental Testing (Typical R %) - Mechanical Life (1000 cycles) | 3% (Rn < 1M) | 2% | at 10 to 15 cpm |
| Environmental Testing (Typical R %) - Temperature Coefficient | 300 ppm/C (Rn < 100K) | n/a | at -25C; +70C |
| Environmental Testing (Typical R %) - Temperature Coefficient | n/a | 100 ppm/C (Rn < 100K) | at -40C; +90C |
| Environmental Testing (Typical R %) - Thermal Cycling | 2.5% | n/a | 16h at 85C and 2h at -25C |
| Environmental Testing (Typical R %) - Thermal Cycling | n/a | 2% | 16h at 90C and 2h at -40C |
| Environmental Testing (Typical R %) - Damp Heat (500h) | 5% | 2% | at 40C and 95% RH |
| Environmental Testing (Typical R %) - Vibration (2h each plane) | 2% | at 10Hz - 55Hz | |
| Environmental Testing (Typical R %) - Storage (6 month) | 2.5% | 2% | at 23C 2C and 50% RH |
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