
Features
■ RoHS compliant*
■ Space saving design
■ Wide range of resistance values
■ PC pin or solder lug terminals
■ Metric shaft and bushing option
■ Mounting brackets available
■ Linear or audio taper versions
PC - “Slimline” 22 mm Square Single Turn Panel Control
*RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC Jan. 27, 2003 including annex and RoHS Recast 2011/65/EU June 8, 2011.
Specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
The device characteristics and parameters in this data sheet can and do vary in different applications and actual device performance may vary over time.
Users should verify actual device performance in their specifi c applications.
Electrical Characteristics
Standard Resistance Range
Linear Tapers.................................................................................................................................................... 500 ohms to 1 megohm
Audio Tapers ...................................................................................................................................................1 K ohms to 500 K ohms
Total Resistance Tolerance ................................................................................................................................................................±20 %
Independent Linearity .......................................................................................................................................................................... ±5 %
Absolute Minimum Resistance ........................................................................................................................................5 ohms maximum
Eff ective Electrical Angle .............................................................................................................................................................270 ° ± 5 °
Contact Resistance Variation ...................................................................................................................................7 % of total resistance
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (MIL-STD-202, Method 301)
Sea Level ...............................................................................................................................................................1,000 VAC minimum
70,000 Feet ...............................................................................................................................................................500 VAC minimum
Insulation Resistance (500 V) ....................................................................................................................................1,000 ohms minimum
Power Rating @ 70 ºC (Voltage Limited by Power Dissipation or 350 VAC, Whichever is Less)
Linear ....................................................................................................................................................................................... .75 watt
Audio ........................................................................................................................................................................................ .25 watt
Theoretical Resolution ..................................................................................................................................................... Essentially infi nite
Environmental Characteristics
Operating Temperature Range ................................................................................................................................................+1 °C to +125 °C
Storage Temperature Range .................................................................................................................................................. -40 °C to +125 °C
Temperature Coeffi cient Over Storage Temperature Range ...................................................................................................... ±1000 ppm/°C
Vibration .......................................................................................................................................................................................................20 G
Total Resistance Shift ...........................................................................................................................................................±1 % maximum
Voltage Ratio Shift ..............................................................................................................................................................±20 % maximum
Shock ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................50 G
Total Resistance Shift ...........................................................................................................................................................±1 % maximum
Voltage Ratio Shift ..............................................................................................................................................................±20 % maximum
Load Life ....................................................................................................................................1,000 Hours @ Rated Power, 20 % RH, 70 ºC
Total Resistance Shift .........................................................................................................................................................±10 % maximum
Rotational Life (No Load) .............................................................................................................................................................. 50,000 cycles
Total Resistance Shift (Linear taper) ............................................................................................ ±10 ohms or 12 %, whichever is greater
Total Resistance Shift (Audio taper) ...................................................................................................................................±20 % maximum
Contact Resistance Variation ....................................................................................................................................................±5 % maximum
Moisture Resistance .......................................................................................................................... MIL-STD-202, Method 103, Condition B
Total Resistance Shift .........................................................................................................................................................±20 % maximum
IP Rating ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... IP 40
Mechanical Characteristics
Stop Strength (1/4 ” and 6 mm Shaft Diameters) ............................................................................................................ 79.09 N-cm (7 lb.-in.)
Mechanical Angle ............................................................................................................................................................................... 300 ° ± 5 °
Torque
Starting (Detented) ..................................................................................................................................... 0.5-1.5 N-cm (0.75-2.25 oz.-in.)
Starting (Undetented) ............................................................................................................................... 1.5 N-cm (2.25 oz.-in.) maximum
Running (Undetented) ...................................................................................................................... 0.18 to 1.06 N-cm (0.25 to 1.5 oz.-in.)
Mounting .................................................................................................................................................... 79.09 N-cm (7 lb.-in.) maximum
Weight (Single Section) ............................................................................................................................................ 21 gm (0.75 oz.) maximum
Terminals ............................................................................................................................................................................. PC pin or solder lug
Soldering Condition
Manual Soldering .......................................................................................... 96.5Sn/3.0Ag/0.5Cu solid wire or no-clean rosin cored wire
370 °C (700 °F) max. for 3 seconds
Wave Soldering ................................................................................................................... 96.5Sn/3.0Ag/0.5Cu solder with no-clean fl ux
260 °C (500 °F) max. for 5 seconds
Wash processes ..............................................................................................................................................................Not recommended
Marking .......................................................................................... Manufacturer’s trademark, resistance value, part number, and date code
Ganging ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 cup maximum
Hardware .................. One lockwasher and one mounting nut is shipped with each potentiometer, except where noted in the part number.
Detents ..........................................................................................................................................................................Center, 10, 20, 30, none
For additional features or specifi cations not shown, consult factory.
FOR ORDERING INFORMATION SEE PAGE 4.