Manufacturer of Angle, Position, Speed, Tilt and Current Sensors
The PSC-10 is a 10 mm surface-mount potentiometer designed for control applications where long-term stability and environmental robustness are critical. Its cermet resistive technology offers excellent resistance stability, low drift over time, and reliable operation across a wide operating temperature range, making it well suited for precision adjustment functions.
Designed around the same versatile shaftless platform as the PS-10, the PSC-10 supports a broad range of mechanical interfaces, including custom actuators and motorized positioning systems. Multiple taper options, optional detent configurations, and IP54 protection enable optimization for specific control requirements. The PSC-10 is particularly suitable for instrumentation, industrial electronics, medical equipment, and other applications where stable electrical performance and reliable adjustment are essential throughout the product lifecycle. Potential uses include appliance program selection, thermostat and temperature control, timer and relay adjustment, power tool speed regulation, audio volume control, robotics, and test and measurement equipment.
■ Up to 10.000 life cycles
■ IP54 protection
■ Embossed tape packaging according to IEC 60286-3:2007
■ Wiper positioned at initial, 50% or fully clockwise
■ Linear, logarithmic and antilogarithmic tapers
■ Self extinguishable plastic (UL 94V-0) available
■ Up to 16 mechanical detents for tactile feedback
■ Locating pins for accurate PCB positioning
■ Low torque version
■ Shafts and knobs
| Taper¹ | Lin, Log, Alog |
| Range of values¹ |
Lin - 100Ω ≤ Rn ≤ 5MΩ Log, Alog - 1KΩ ≤ Rn ≤ 5MΩ |
| Standard tolerance¹ |
100Ω ≤ Rn ≤ 5MΩ -> 20% Log, Alog - 1KΩ ≤ Rn ≤ 5MΩ -> 30% |
| Max. Voltage |
Lin - 200 VDC Log, Alog - 100 VDC |
| Nominal power |
70°C (158°F) 0.33 W |
| Residual resistance¹ | ≤ 0.5% Rn (5Ω min.) |
| Equivalent noise resistance | ≤ 3% Rn (3Ω min.) |
| Operating temperature 2 |
-40°C to +90°C (-40°F to + 194°F) |
1 Others available on request 2 +120°C/+248°F upon request
| Mechanical rotation angle | 235° ± 5° |
| Electrical rotation angle | 220° ± 20° |
| Torque |
Rotational - 0.4 to 2 Ncm (0.6 to 2.7 in-oz) Stop - > 5 Ncm (>7 in-oz) |
| Life1 | Up to 10k cycles |
1 Others check availability
| Test method (CEI 393-1) | ΔR(%) - typical test results | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical life |
1.000h at 50°C; 0.15W 1.000h at 70°C; 0.33W |
n/a ±5% |
| Mechanical life | 1000 cycles at 10 to 15 cpm | ±3% (Rn < 1MΩ) |
| Temperature coefficient |
-40°C; +90°C -40°C; +85°C -25°C; +70°C |
±100 ppm/°C (Rn < 100KΩ) n/a n/a |
| Thermal cycling | 16h at 90°C and 2h at -40°C | ±2.5% |
| Thermal cycling | 16h at 90°C and 2h at -40°C | ±5% |
| Damp heat | 500h at 40°C and 95% relative humidity (RH) | ±5% |
| Vibration | 2h each plane at 10Hz - 55Hz | ±2% |
| Storage | month at 23°C ±2°C and 50% RH | ±5% |
Out of range values may not comply with these results. Standard test conditions: temperature:23°C ±2°C and 45% to 70% RH
