Datasheet

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Revision: 19-Dec-07
P16, PA16
Vishay Sfernice
Knob Potentiometer
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
P16 PA16
Resistive Element cermet conductive plastic
Electrical Travel 270° ± 10° 270° ± 10°
Power Rating Chart
Circuit Diagram
Resistance Laws
Resistance Range
linear law 22
Ω to 10 MΩ 1 kΩ to 1 MΩ
logarithmic laws 100 Ω to 2.2 MΩ 470 Ω to 500 kΩ
Standard Series E3 1 - 2.2 - 4.7 and on request 1 - 2 - 5 1 - 2.2 - 4.7
Tolerance
standard ± 20 % ± 20 %
on request ± 10 % ± 10 % (1 kΩ to 100 kΩ)
Power Rating
linear 1 W at + 40 °C 0.5 W at + 40 °C
logarithmic 0.5 W at + 40 °C 0.25 W at + 40 °C
Temperature Coefficient (Typical) ± 150 ppm/°C ± 1000 ppm/°C
Dielectric Strength (RMS) 2500 V 2500 V
Limiting Element Voltage (Linear Law) 350 V 350 V
Insulation Resistance (500 VDC) ≥ 10
4
MΩ ≥ 10
4
MΩ
Contact Resistance Variation 3 % Rn or 3 Ω 2 % Rn or 3 Ω
End Resistance (Typical) 1
Ω 1 Ω
Insulation Resistance (500 VDC) 10
6
MΩ 10
6
MΩ
0
40
140
0.50
0
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IN °C
RETED POWER IN W
60 20
100
80
P16
LIN. LAW “A”
”
P16
LOG. LAWS “L & F”
1.00
NM
NM
0.75
1.25
0.25
120
NP
NM
NP
NP
& PA16
LIN. LAW
PA16
LOG. LAWS
a
c
b
cw
(2)
(3)
(1)
100
80
60
40
20
0
0 10080604020
% CLOCKWISE SHAFT ROTATION
% TOTAL RESISTANCE
F
L
A