P16, PA16
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Knob Potentiometer
FEATURES
• Test according to CECC 41000 or IEC 60393-1
•
P16
- version for professional and industrial
applications (cermet)
1 W at 40 °C
•
PA16
- version for professional audio applications
(conductive plastic)
0.5 W at 40 °C
• Compact (integrated)
Models
Available
DESIGN SUPPORT TOOLS
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• High dielectric strength: 2500 V
RMS
• Fully sealed and panel sealed
• Metallic or plastic knob options
• Custom knob on request
• Material categorization: for definitions of compliance
please see
www.vishay.com/doc?99912
The P16 is a revolutionary concept in panel mounted
potentiometers. This unique design consists of a knob
driving and incorporating a cermet potentiometer. Only the
mounting hardware and terminals are situated on the back
side of the panel reducing to a minimum the required
clearance.
QUICK REFERENCE DATA
Multiple module
Switch module
Detent module
Special electrical laws
Sealing level
Lifespan
No
n/a
n/a
A: linear, L: logarithmic, F: reverse
logarithmic
IP 67
50K cycles
DIMENSIONS
in millimeters (± 0.5 mm)
P16NP
Thickness nut 2 mm
washer 1.5 mm
9.6
8.8
Panel sealing ring
12 wrench
Thread M10 x 0.75
P16NM
Thickness nut 2 mm
washer 1.5 mm
10.2
9.4
Panel sealing ring
12 wrench
Thread M10 x 0.75
Panel Cutout
8.1
+ 0
7.2
13.5 ± 1
15.5 ± 1
+ 0.1
7.2
13.5 ± 1
15.5 ± 1
b
3 terminals
1.8
Reference mark
ø 10
+ 0.1
+0
0.3
Panel thickness max.: 3 mm
30
c
8
a
Ø 16
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P16
PA16
Conductive plastic
270° ± 10°
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Resistive element
Electrical travel
1.25
P16
LIN. TAPER “A”
”
1.00
RATED POWER IN W
Cermet
270° ± 10°
0.75
P16
LOG. TAPER “L & F”
0.50
& PA16
LIN. TAPER
0.25
PA16
LOG. TAPER
20
40
NM
NP
NM
Power rating chart
NM
NP
NP
0
0
60
80
100
120
140
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IN °C
a
c
(3)
b
(2)
cw
Circuit diagram
(1)
100
80
F
% TOTAL RESISTANCE
60
A
L
40
Taper
20
0
0
20
40
60
80
100
% CLOCKWISE SHAFT ROTATION
Resistance range
Standard series E3
Tolerance
Power rating
Temperature coefficient (typical)
Dielectric strength (RMS)
linear taper
logarithmic taper
standard
on request
linear
logarithmic
22
to 10 M
100
to 2.2 M
1 - 2.2 - 4.7 and on request 1 - 2 - 5
± 20 %
± 10 %
1 W at +40 °C
0.5 W at +40 °C
± 150 ppm/°C
2500 V
350 V
3 % Rn or 3
1
10
6
M
1 k to 1 M
470
to 500 k
1 - 2.2 - 4.7
± 20 %
± 10 % (1 k to 100 k)
0.5 W at +40 °C
0.25 W at +40 °C
± 500 ppm/°C
2500 V
350 V
2 % Rn or 3
1
10
6
M
Limiting element voltage (linear law)
Contact resistance variation
End resistance (typical)
Insulation resistance (500 V
DC
)
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300° ± 5°
2 Ncm typical
25 Ncm maximum
180 Ncm maximum
4.5 g typical
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Mechanical travel
Operating torque
End stop torque
Max. tightening torque of mounting nut
Unit Weight
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
METALLIC KNOB
Temperature range
Climatic category
Sealing
Protection grades
-40 °C to +125 °C
40/100/56
Sealed container and panel sealed
IP67
PLASTIC KNOB
-40 °C to +85 °C
40/85/56
MARKING
• Ohmic value code, tolerance code and taper
• Manufacturing date code
CONTROL KNOB
Black metallic knob (NM).
Black plastic knob (NP).
For white and blue color see ordering information.
Other dimensions, shapes, colors of control knobs are
manufactured on request - please consult Vishay.
Other reference marks (shapes, colors) and legends can be
printed on plastic knob on request - please consult Vishay.
PACKAGING
• Carton box of 20 pieces
P16 STANDARD RESISTANCE ELEMENT DATA
LINEAR TAPER
LOG TAPER
STAN-
DARD
MAX.
MAX.
MAX.
MAX.
RESIS- POWER MAX.
CUR. POWER MAX.
CUR.
TANCE
AT
VOLTAGE THROUGH AT
VOLTAGE THROUGH
VALUES 40 °C
WIPER
40 °C
WIPER
22
47
100
220
470
1K
2.2K
4.7K
10K
22K
47K
100K
220K
470K
1M
2.2M
4.7M
10M
W
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0.56
0.26
0.12
0.05
0.02
0.01
V
4.69
6.85
10
14.8
21.7
31.6
46.9
68.5
100
148
217
316
350
350
350
350
350
350
mA
213
146
100
67.4
46.1
31.6
21.3
14.6
10
6.74
4.61
3.16
1.59
0.75
0.35
0.16
0.07
0.012
W
V
mA
PA16 STANDARD RESISTANCE ELEMENT DATA
LINEAR TAPER
LOG TAPER
STAN-
DARD MAX.
MAX.
MAX.
MAX.
RESIS- POWER MAX.
CUR. POWER MAX.
CUR.
TANCE
AT VOLTAGE THROUGH AT VOLTAGE THROUGH
VALUES 40 °C
WIPER
40 °C
WIPER
470
1K
2.2K
4.7K
10K
22K
47K
100K
220K
470K
1M
W
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.26
0.12
V
22.4
33.2
48.5
70.7
105
153
224
332
350
350
mA
22.4
15.1
10.3
7.07
4.77
3.26
2.24
1.51
0.74
0.35
W
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
V
10.8
15.8
23.5
34.3
50.0
74
108
158
235
343
mA
23.1
16
11
7
5.0
3.4
2.3
1.6
1.1
0.7
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.26
0.12
0.056
7.1
10.5
15.3
22.4
33.2
48.5
70.7
105
153
224
332
350
350
350
71
48
32.6
22.4
15.1
10.3
7.07
4.77
3.26
2.24
1.51
0.74
0.35
0.16
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Document Number: 51036
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TYPICAL VALUES AND DRIFTS
R
T
/R
T
(%)
±5%
±2%
±5%
± 0.2 %
R
1-2
/R
1-2
(%)
-
±1%
-
± 0.5 %
OTHER
Insulation resistance: > 10
4
M
Contact res. variation: < 2 % Rn
Insulation resistance: > 10
4
M
Contact res. variation: < 2 % Rn
-
PERFORMANCE
TESTS
Electrical endurance
Damp heat, steady state
Mechanical endurance
Shock
CONDITIONS
1000 h at rated power
90'/30' cycle at +40 °C
56 days
40 °C, 93 % HR
50 000 cycles
50
g’s
at 11 ms
3 successive shocks
in 3 directions
10 Hz to 55 Hz
0.75 mm or 10
g’s
during 6 h
Vibration
± 0.2 %
-
V
1-2
/V
1-3
± 0.5 %
Note
• Nothing stated herein shall be construed as a guarantee of quality or durability
ORDERING INFORMATION
P
1
6
N
P
2
2
3
M
A
B
1
5
MODEL
P16
=
cermet
PA16
=
conductive
plastic
STYLE
NM:
metallic black
NP:
plastic black
WM:
metallic white
WP:
plastic white
BP:
plastic blue
OHMIC VALUE
223
= 22 k
for ohmic value
range see
electrical
specification
TOLERANCE
M
= ± 20 %
On request:
K
= ± 10 %
TAPER
A:
linear
L:
clockwise logarithmic
F:
inverse clockwise
logarithmic
PACKAGING
CODE
B15
=
box of
20 pieces
SPECIAL
NUMBER
(If applicable)
Given by
Vishay
for custom
design
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
(for information only)
P16
MODEL
NP
STYLE
22 k
VALUE
20 %
TOLERANCE
A
TAPER
SPECIAL
BO
PACKAGING
SPECIAL
e3
LEAD
(Pb)-FREE
RELATED DOCUMENTS
APPLICATION NOTES
Potentiometers and Trimmers
Guidelines for Vishay Sfernice Resistive and Inductive Components
www.vishay.com/doc?51001
www.vishay.com/doc?52029
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