Carbon Through Hole Trimmer Potentiometer Amphenol PT6KH 504A2020 PM with Multiple Packaging Options
Product Overview
The PT-6 is a 6-mm carbon through-hole trimmer potentiometer designed for precise adjustment in electronic applications. It features a carbon resistive element, up to 10 mechanical detents for haptic feedback, and a robust IP54 protection rating. With excellent performance and up to 10,000 life cycles, 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 offers various tapers (linear, logarithmic, antilogarithmic), optional SPDT switch function, and is available with loose or assembled shafts and knobs, as well as in magazine or embossed tape packaging for automated insertion.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Piher
- Series: PT-6
- Resistive Element: Carbon
- Protection Rating: IP54
- Certifications: Pb Lead-free
- Mounting Method Options: Vertical Adjustment (V), Horizontal Adjustment (H)
- Packaging Options: Magazines, Embossed tape, 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 | Linear, Logarithmic, Antilogarithmic (Others available on request) |
| Range of Values | 220 Rn 5M (Linear) 1K Rn 5M (Log, Alog) |
| Tolerance | 20% (220 Rn 1M) 30% (1M < Rn 5M) |
| Max. Voltage | 100 VDC (Linear) 50 VDC (Log, Alog) |
| Nominal Power @ 50C | 0.1 W (Linear) 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 Detents | Up to 10 |
| Life Cycles | Up to 10,000 cycles (Standard) 100 cycles (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) |
| Environmental Testing (CEI 393-1) |
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| Wiper Position Options | Initial, 50%, Final (On request) |
| Switch Function | SPDT (On request) |
| Dimensions (Potentiometer Body) | 6 mm |
| Power Rating Curve | Available (See document) |
| Standard Resistance Values & Tolerances | 100 to 5M (See document for full list) |
| SMD Mounting Available | Yes (PS-6, N-6 series) |
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