Features
■ Wirewound and Hybritron® elements
■ High rotational life
■ Optional 0.15 % linearity
■ Optional A/R lug
■ RoHS compliant*
■ Suitable for use under side load
■ Designed for HMI and MMI applications
■ Dual gang option
■ Servo mount option
3548 - 5-Turn Precision Potentiometer
*RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC Jan 27, 2003 including Annex.
Specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
Customers should verify actual device performance in their specifi c applications.
Electrical Characteristics1 Wirewound Element Hybritron® Element
Standard Resistance Range ..................................................................500 to 50K ohms ................................................... 1K to 10K ohms
Total Resistance Tolerance ....................................................................±3 %...................................................................... ±10 %
Independent Linearity ............................................................................±0.25 %................................................................. ±0.25 %
Independent Linearity (Maximum Practical) ..........................................±0.15 %................................................................. ±0.15 %
Effective Electrical Angle .......................................................................1800 ° +10 °, -0 ° .................................................. 1800 ° +10 °, -0 °
Absolute Minimum Resistance/End Voltage .........................................1 ohm or 0.1 % maximum .................................... 0.4 % maximum
(whichever is greater)
Noise/Output Smoothness ...................................................................100 ohms maximum.............................................. 0.15 % maximum
Max. Wiper Current @ 5K ohms ............................................................20 mA .................................................................... 10 mA
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (MIL-STD-202, Method 301)
Sea Level ...........................................................................................1,000 VAC minimum.............................................. 1,000 VAC minimum
Insulation Resistance (500 VDC) ...........................................................1,000 megohms minimum .................................... 1,000 megohms minimum
Resolution .............................................................................................See How to Order chart ....................................... Essentially infi nite
Power Rating (Voltage Limited By Power Dissipation)
+70 °C................................................................................................1.5 watts ................................................................ 1.5 watts
+125 °C..............................................................................................0 watt .................................................................... 0 watt
Environmental Characteristics1
Operating Temperature Range
Dynamic .............................................................................................-40 °C to +125 °C ................................................. -40 °C to +125 °C
Static .................................................................................................-55 °C to +125 °C ................................................. -55 °C to +125 °C
Temperature Coeffi cient (Over Static Temperature Range) ...................±50 ppm/°C ........................................................... ±100 ppm/°C
Temperature Cycling (5 Cycles Over Static Temperature Range) .........±2 % TR shift max. ............................................... ±4 % TR shift max.
Vibration (15 Gs, 10 Hz to 2 kHz)
Wiper Bounce ....................................................................................0.1 ms max............................................................ 0.1 ms max.
Shock (100 Gs, 6 ms sawtooth)
Wiper Bounce ....................................................................................0.1 ms max............................................................ 0.1 ms max.
Load Life (1,000 hours @ 70 °C) ............................................................±2 % TR shift max. ............................................... ±5 % TR shift max.
Rotational Life
No Load .............................................................................................1,000,000 shaft revolutions .................................. 2,500,000 shaft revolutions
Powered (MIL-PRF-12934) ................................................................1,000,000 shaft revolutions .................................. 2,500,000 shaft revolutions
Moisture Resistance (Mil-Std-202, Method 103) ..................................±2 % TR shift max. ............................................... ±5 % TR shift max.
IP Rating ................................................................................................IP 50 ...................................................................... IP 50
Mechanical Characteristics1
Mechanical Angle .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 1800 ° +10 °, -0 °
Backlash ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................1.0 ° max.
Stop Strength ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 53 N-cm (75 oz-in.) min.
Torque
Starting ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.5 N-cm (0.7 oz.-in.) max.
Running ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.5 N-cm (0.7 oz.-in.) max.
Clutch ..............................................................................................................................................................................1.0 to 4.2 N-cm (1.5 to 6.0 oz.-in.)
Mounting..........................................................................................................................................................................170-200 N-cm (15-18 in.-lb.) max.
Shaft Runout T.I.R. ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.08 mm (0.003 in.)
Lateral Runout T.I.R. ................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.13 mm (0.005 in.)
Shaft End Play T.I.R. ................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
Shaft Radial Play T.I.R. ............................................................................................................................................................................... 0.08 mm (0.003 in.)
Pilot Diameter Runout T.I.R. ....................................................................................................................................................................... 0.08 mm (0.003 in.)
Weight
Single .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19 gm (0.67 oz.) typ.
Dual ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35 gm. (1.23 oz.) typ.
Shaft Side Load (Max. Allowable)
Nickel Plated Brass Shaft w/Brass Bushing ................................................................................................................................................. 50 gmf (1.7 ozf)
Stainless Steel Shaft w/Bronze Bushing .................................................................................................................................................... 250 gmf (8.8 ozf)
Terminals ............................................................................................................................................................................................. Gold-plated solder lugs
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
Mounting Hardware ........................................................................................... One lockwasher and one mounting nut is shipped with each potentiometer
Recommended Panel Thickness (Bushing Mount) ..................................................................................................................2.46-3.81 mm (0.097-0.150 in.)
Marking .........................................................................................................................Manufacturer’s symbol, model number, product code and date code
Standard Packaging ...........................................................................................................................................................................Plastic trays (5 pcs./tray)
1At room ambient: +25 °C nominal and 50 % relative humidity nominal, except as noted.
For other options, please consult factory.
*RoHS COMPLIANT