Series 448 Data Sheet
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Slide Potentiometer
Electrocomponents
Commercial
Linear Motion
Carbon Composition
Slide Potentiometer
Features
• 10-60mm slider travel
• Innovative AC power switch (SPST, SPDT)
• Center detent available
• Single or dual element designs
• Economical
• Wide resistance range
• Slim construction
RoHS Compliant
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Patent No.: US: 5,959,525 , Taiwan: 204502.
Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
Resistance Range
Power Switch (optional)
500 ohms through 1 megohms, linear
Consult CTS for audio taper
SPST - 10,000 cycles carrying 1,000 watts 120 VAC
(Tungsten-filament)
SPDT - 10,000 cycles carrying 600 watts 120 VAC
(Tungsten-filament)
Resistance Tolerance
20%,
30%,
10%
Slide Travel
Insulation Resistance
Potentiometer without switch:
10 Megohms minimum at 250 VDC
X and U Style: 10, 15, 20, 30, 45, and 60mm
V Style: 10, 15, 25, 40, and 55mm
Maxium Operating Voltage
Potentiometer with switch:
15mm
20mm
Taper
Linear
10mm
100VDC
50VDC
30mm
45mm
60mm
30mm = 27mm electrical + 3mm switch (SPST only)
20mm = 17mm electrical + 3mm switch
150VDC
200VDC
250VDC 300VDC 500VDC
200VDC 250VDC 300VDC
Operating Force
50VDC
150VDC
Non-linear
Potentiometer : 20-150 g
Switch
: 100-500 g
Power Rating, watts
Stop Strength
3K gf maximum, measured at base of slider
15mm
20mm
10mm
30mm
45mm
60mm
Taper
Operating Life
Linear
0.05w
0.1w
0.2w
0.1w
0.25w
0.15w
0.5w
Standard : 10,000 cycles
Non-linear
0.025w
0.05w
0.25w
Special : 100,000 , 250,000 cycles
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