Series 442
®
Linear motion
1/4 watt
composition
slide control
• 1
1
/
4
" (31.7mm) slider travel
•
1
/
4
watt power rating
• Choice of resistance tapers
• Economical
• Wide resistance range
• Choice of mounting styles
Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
Resistance Range
200 ohms through 5 megohms
Resistance Tolerance
Standard: ±20%
Special: Available
Power Rating, Watts
1
/
4
watt @ 55°C derated to no load @ 85°C,
linear taper, control mounted on steel panel
4" x 4" x .050" (101.6mm x 101.6mm x 1.27mm).
Voltage Rating
Across end terminals:
Linear curves — 500 VDC
Tapered curves — 350 VDC
(Not to exceed wattage ratings)
Between case and end terminals:
1080 VAC RMS
Resistance Tapers
Standard: Linear
Special: Available upon request
Slide Travel
Mechanical — 1
1
/
4
inches (31.7mm)
Effective — 1
1
/
4
inches (31.7mm)
Shaft Information
See illustrations, reverse side.
Operating Force
Either direction 1 to 9 oz. (28 to 256 g – cm)
Measured .250" (6.35mm) from back of slider.
Stop Strength
Maximum — 35 lbs. (15.9 kg – cm) measured
at base of slider.
Terminal Information
Straight printed circuit, snap-in printed circuit,
wirewrap or solder lug styles.
Mounting Information
Top, bottom, or side twist tab mounting —
refer to illustrations, reverse side.
Technical Data Sheet 1448C
Data Sheet 1442C
CTS CORPORATION /
MANUFACTURER OF RELIABLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS
CTS Series 442
DIMENSION:
MM
INCH
Ordering Information
442
MOUNTING
STYLE
T
– TOP MOUNT
B
– BOTTOM
MOUNT
S
– SIDE MOUNT
N
– NO
MOUNTING
TABS
T
A
TRAVEL
A
– 1.250"
(31.7MM)
2
T
–
X
–
W–
H
–
T
TERMINAL STYLE
SOLDER LUG
STRAIGHT PC
WIREWRAP
HOOK TYPE
103
B
RESIST TOL
A
– ±10%
B
– ±20%
C
– ±30%
D
N
SPECIALS
N
– NO SPECIALS
C
– CENTER DETENT
ACTUATOR
LENGTH
2
– .250" (6.35MM)
3
– .375" (9.53MM)
4
– .500" (12.7MM)
5
– .625" (15.9MM)
6
– .750" (19.1MM)
7
– .875" (22.2MM)
8
– 1.000" (25.4MM)
R
– .218" (5.54MM)
S
– .313" (7.98MM)
T
– .438" (11.13MM)
RESISTANCE CODE
EXAMPLES
CODE
501
102
252
502
103
253
104
105
RESISTANCE
500 OHMS
1K
2.5K
5K
10K
25K
100K
1MEG
TAPER
D
– LINEAR
A
– CW 10% AUD
B
– CCW 10% AUD
Order From:
CTS CORPORATION, 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 Processing Zone / Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Rep. of China
(07) 8216145 / FAX: (07) 8417642.8110040
5M-4-99I
