Enabling the Electronics Revolution N-6 6 mm miniature carbon potentiometer The N6 is a unique, fully RoHS & REACH ready Miniature Control Potentiometer with all the features of traditional full size potentiometers. The combination of wide electrical angle, reduced form factor, tape on reel packaging for automated high speed placement and overmoulding technology provides market leading performance in a compact & robust design. A ROHS reflow version (N6-R) with extra long mechanical life is also available. The N6 has been conceived for the Industrial, Automotive and Appliance markets to provide a cost effective control solution. Further options include improved linearity and a selection of custom shafts and knobs. KEY FEATURES RoHS compliant materials Carbon resistive element Plastic substrate Over-moulding manufacturing technique SMD or through hole mounting Embossed Tape (for SMD),Tape on reel, Ammopack packaging for automatic insertion and bulk for manual assembly Wiper positioned at 50% Both sides cross slot easy adjustment Accidental rotor movement protected Traceability ensured by date code marking Assembly method: stand up and lay down IP54 protection according to IEC 60529 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS APPLICATIONS Home and building automation Taper Linear Appliances Range of values* (Decad. 1.0 - 2.0 - 2.2 - 2.5 - 4.7 - 5.0) 100 Rn 1M Timer and control relays Tolerance* 30% Power Supplies Alarms and Detectors Max. Voltage 100 VDC Light dimmers Nominal power 50C (122F) 0.1 W Residual resistance 2% Rn (10 min.) Equivalent noise resistance 5% Rn -25C to +70C Operating temperature ** (-13F to + 158F) * Others available on request ** Up to 85C depending on application. Page 1 of 7 www.piher.netN-6 6 mm miniature carbon potentiometer MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS Mechanical rotation angle 280 10 Electrical rotation angle 245 25 Torque Rotational 0.2 to 3 Ncm (0.28 to 4.2 in-oz) Stop > 7.5 Ncm (>10.5 in-oz) Life 100 cycles ENV I RONM ENTA L T EST I NG Te st co n d i t i o n s (CE I 393-1) R - Ty p i cal te st re s u l t s Electrical life 1.000h at 50C 0.1 W 5% Mechanical life 100 cycles at 10 to15 cpm 3 % (Rn < 1M ) Temperature coefficient 25 C +70 C 300 ppm/C (Rn 100K) Thermal cycling 16h at 85C and 2h at -25C 2.5% Damp heat 500h at 40C and 95% relative humidity (RH) 5% Vibration 2h each plane at 10Hz - 55Hz 2% Storage 6 month at 23C 2C and 50% RH 2.5% Out of range values may not comply with these results. Standard test conditions: temperature:23C 2C and 45% to 70% RH POWER RATING CURVE POSITIONING Marking in the rotor indicates the wipers position. W (%) Positioning (PM) 100 % 50% 20 40 % C (shown at 50% of travel) 50 70 RECOMMENDED CONNECTIONS Recommended connection circuit for a position sensor or control application (voltage divider circuit electronic design). V CC E S R A D A R C L Noise filte r. Ground . R 1 0 0 x R L Page 2 of 7 www.piher.net