Potentiometer 1& 2
Resistance Range
10 K ohms through 200 K Ω
Resistance Tolerance
Standard: ±20%
Special: ±10% and ± 30% available
Resistance Taper
Linear ±5%
Insulation Resistance
100 MΩmin @ 250 VDC
Operation Torque
180 ±50 gf-cm
Power Rating
0.01 watt @ 50C°, derated to no load at 85C°
Maximum Operating Voltage
Maximum 50 VAC or 5 VDC
Angle of Rotation
60°
Life
1,000,000 cycles
Available Switch
Type
Momentary
Contact Resistance
100 mΩmax
Dielectric Strength
250 VAC 50/60 Hz for 1 minute
Insulation Resistance
100 MΩmin @ 100 VDC
Operational Force
1200 ± 260 gf
Power Rating
12 VDC, 50 Milliamps
Travel
0.5 +- 0.4mm
Life
100,000 cycles
Two Axis, Ministick
Controller with
optional momentary
switch
Features
•Compact Size (20x18x6mm)
• Long Life 1 Million Cycle
• Optional momentary switch is operational
at all rotations
• Sturdy metal case with convenient
mounting tabs
Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
Technical Data Sheet 1252
CTS CORPORATION / MANUFACTURER OF RELIABLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS
Series253
®
Continued to other side
Patent Pending
Ordering Information
Order From:
CTS CORPORATION, RESISTOR/ELECTROCOMPONENTS / 1601 Mishawaka Street / Elkhart, Indiana 46514
North America Toll Free (888) 287-4690 / (219) 296-6700 / FAX: (219) 293-1240 http://www.ctscorp.com
CTS COMPONENTS TAIWAN, LTD. / 7, Central 6th Road (Chung Liu Road) / P.O. Box 26-20
Kaohsiung Export ProcessingZone / Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Rep. of China
(07) 8216145 / FAX: (07) 8110040 2.5M-8-99I
DIMENSION: MM
CTS Series 253
253 B 103 C 60 N A
RESIST TOL
A– ±10%
B– ±20%
C– ±30%
SWITCH
CONFIGURATION
A– NO SWITCH
B– WITH SWITCH
TAP CONFIGURATION
N– NO TAP
T– TAP
ROTATIONAL
ANGLE
60 — 60º
Continued from other side
Operating Temperature
-10°C to +70°C
Mounting Information
PC Terminals
Soldering Conditions
Preheat 90° - 100°C, 45 seconds, maximum
Soldering 255°C, 3 seconds maximum
No Solder or flux on component side of board
Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
RESISTANCE CODE
EXAMPLES
CODE RESISTANCE
103 10K
203 20K
503 50K
104 100K
124 120K
154 150K
DRIVE ARM TYPE
BLEVER LENGTH
19.3MM FROM
MOUNTING
SURFACE
