Models 12S, 14S, 15S, 17S, 18S
Vishay Techno
1/4" [6.35 mm] Sq. Wirewound Trimmers
FEATURES
• Precious metal wiper
• 0.25 watt to + 85 °C
• TCR < 50 ppm/°C
• Solderable leads
• Special configurations available
• Military quality at affordable prices
APPLICATIONS
STANDARD RESISTANCE VALUES
Wirewound trimmers are particularly useful in those
applications where any combination of high power, low
temperature coefficient of resistance and/or excellent long
term life stability are important design considerations.
RESISTANCE*
(Ohms)
NOMINAL RESOLUTION
(%)
10
20
1.65
1.35
1.13
0.82
0.62
0.62
0.ꢀ9
0.3ꢀ
0.27
0.21
0.17
0.16
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical Travel: 22 ꢀ turns
Resistance Range: 10 ohms to 5 kilohms, Extended range
available in non MIL-Spec product
Resistance Tolerance: 5 % standard,
Closer tolerances available
Temperature Coefficient: (- 65 °C to + 150 °C) 50 ppm/°C
Power Rating: 0.5 watt at + 85 °C derated to 0 watt at + 150 °C,
These specifications exceed MIL-Spec
End Resistance: 1 ohm or 2 %, whichever is greater
Equivalent Noise Resistance (ENR): 100 ohms maximum
Dielectric (DWV): 1000 VAC at atmospheric pressure,
These specifications exceed MIL-Spec
Insulation Resistance: >100000 Megohms (500 VDC),
These specifications exceed MIL-Spec
50
100
200
500
1k
2k
5k
10k
20k
25k
*Other resistances available upon request.
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
Operating Torque: 3 ounce inch maximum, 17s and 18s,
5 ounce inch maximum, 12s, 1ꢀs and 15s
Rotation: Clutch stop, wiper idles
Weight: 0.935 grams maximum
1
3
Resistive Element: Nickel chromium
Rotational Life: 200 cycles minimum
Terminal Strength: 2 pounds for 10 seconds
CW
2
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Temperature Limits: - 65 °C to + 175 °C
Sealing: Fully sealed case (non-hermetic)
DIMENSIONAL CONFIGURATIONS 1/4" [6.35 mm] Square in inches [millimeters]
X Lead Style - 18S
W Lead Style - 17S
0.160 0.010
0.030 0.010
0.045 0.005
[1.14 0.127]
[0.406 0.254]
[0.762 0.254]
0.020 0.003
0.038 0.005
[0.965 0.127]
[0.508 0.076]
0.260 0.005
[6.60 0.127]
0.020 0.003
0.100 0.005
[2.54 0.127]
0.211 0.005
[0.508 0.076]
0.062 0.005
0.045 0.005
[1.14 0.127]
[5.36 0.127]
0.172 [4.37]
Min.
[1.57 0.127]
0.100 0.005
[2.54 0.127]
0.020 0.003
[0.508 0.076]
0.016 0.001
[0.406 0.025]
Dia.
0.020 0.003
[0.508 0.076]
0.120 0.005
[3.05 0.127]
0.260 0.005
[6.60 0.127]
0.030 0.010
[0.762 0.254]
1 2 3
0.211 0.005
[5.36 0.127]
0.172 [4.37]
Min.
0.016 0.001
[0.406 0.025]
Dia.
0.160 0.010
[4.06 0.254]
0.120 0.005
[3.05 0.127]
0.038 0.005
[0.965 0.127]
0.100 0.005
[2.54 0.127]
0.062 0.005
[1.57 0.127]
Dia.
0.100 0.005
[2.54 0.127]
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Document Number: 68017
Revision: 27-Jun-05