N-15

Low Profile Rotary Position Sensor / Potentiometer

The N-15 series converts angular position into a proportional analog voltage with endless rotation, 340º wide electrical angle, SMD or through-hole mount, an extended working temperature range of –40ºC to +120ºC and a whole series of customisation possibilities making it the most flexible product on the market. The N-15 is ideal for appliance and automotive control and sensor applications.

■ SMD or Through-hole mount
■ Excellent performance (3% linearity)
■ Up to 2.000.000 life cycles
■ IP54 protection
■ 360° endless rotation
■ 340° electrical angle
■ Low profile (4.4 mm) and footprint (15 mm)
■ High operating temperature range
■ Polarised “T” rotor (European Home Appliance standard)
■ Embossed tape packaging according to IEC 60286-3:2007
■ All PT-15 shafts compatible
Also available as 6-pulse incremental encoder or mechanical switch with up to 12 positions. Capable of measuring the complete mechanical angle of 360 degrees, offering redundancy for reliability, and adaptable to any customer-specific requirements upon request.

KEY FEATURES

SPECIFICATIONS

	Standard	Extra-long life
Taper	Linear
Resistance range¹	5 kΩ ≤ Rn ≤ 100 kΩ	5 kΩ
Tolerance	±30%
Max. voltage	120 Vdc	27 Vdc
Nominal power at 50°C (122°F)	0.15 W
Linearity (absolute)	3%
Operating temperature	-40°C to +120°C

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	Standard	Extra-long life
Mechanical rotation angle	360°
Electrical rotation angle	340° ±10°	110° ±10°
Rotational torque	≤20 mN.m
Mounting method	SMD or Through-hole	SMD
Mechanical life	Up to 200,000 cycles	Up to 2,000,000 cycles

	Test method	ΔR(%)- typical test results
Electrical life	1.000 h at 50°C; 0.15 W	±40%
Mechanical life	100,000 cycles at 20 cpm	±40% (Rn < 100 k)
Temperature coefficient	-40°C; +120°C	±300 ppm/°C (Rn < 100 k)
Thermal cycling	10h at 120°C and 10h at -40°C	±40%
Damp heat	480h at 40°C and 95% relative humidity (RH)	±40%
Storage	6 month at 23°C ±2°C and 50% RH	±40%