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
LINKS TO ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
• Compact (integrated)
3D 3D
3D Models
• High dielectric strength: 2500 VRMS
Capabilities and
Custom Options
• Fully sealed and panel sealed
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.
• Metallic or plastic knob options
• Custom knob on request
• Material categorization: for definitions of compliance
please see www.vishay.com/doc?99912
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
P16NM
Thickness nut 2 mm
washer 1.5 mm
Panel sealing ring
12 wrench
Thread M10 x 0.75
9.6
8.8
Panel Cutout
Thickness nut 2 mm
washer 1.5 mm
10.2
9.4
Panel sealing ring
12 wrench
Thread M10 x 0.75
+ 0.1
8.1 + 0
7.2
13.5 ± 1
15.5 ± 1
b
7.2
13.5 ± 1
15.5 ± 1
Reference mark
1.8
3 terminals
ø 10 + 0.1
+0
0.3
Panel thickness max.: 3 mm
30
a
c
8
Ø 16
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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
P16
PA16
Cermet
Conductive plastic
270° ± 10°
270° ± 10°
Resistive element
Electrical travel
1.25
P16
LIN. TAPER “A”
”
Power rating chart
0.75
P16
LOG. TAPER “L & F”
NM
0.50
& PA16
LIN. TAPER
0.25
NP
RATED POWER IN W
1.00
0
NP
NP
20
0
NM
NM
PA16
LOG. TAPER
60
40
80
120
100
140
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IN °C
a
c
(1)
Circuit diagram
(3)
b
(2)
cw
100
80
% TOTAL RESISTANCE
F
Taper
60
A
L
40
20
0
0
20
40
60
80
100
% CLOCKWISE SHAFT ROTATION
Resistance range
Linear taper
Logarithmic taper
Standard series E3
Tolerance
Power rating
Temperature coefficient (typical)
22 Ω to 10 MΩ
1 kΩ to 1 MΩ
100 Ω to 2.2 MΩ
470 Ω to 500 kΩ
1 - 2.2 - 4.7 and on request 1 - 2 - 5
1 - 2.2 - 4.7
Standard
± 20 %
± 20 %
On request
± 10 %
± 10 % (1 kΩ to 100 kΩ)
Linear
Logarithmic
1 W at +40 °C
0.5 W at +40 °C
0.5 W at +40 °C
0.25 W at +40 °C
± 150 ppm/°C
± 500 ppm/°C
Dielectric strength (RMS)
2500 V
2500 V
Limiting element voltage (linear law)
350 V
350 V
3 % Rn or 3 Ω
2 % Rn or 3 Ω
Contact resistance variation
End resistance (typical)
Insulation resistance (500 VDC)
1Ω
1Ω
106 MΩ
106 MΩ
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MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Mechanical travel
300° ± 5°
Operating torque
2 Ncm typical
End stop torque
25 Ncm maximum
Max. tightening torque of mounting nut
180 Ncm maximum
Unit Weight
4.5 g typical
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Temperature range
METALLIC KNOB
PLASTIC KNOB
-40 °C to +125 °C
-40 °C to +85 °C
40/100/56
40/85/56
Climatic category
Sealing
Sealed container and panel sealed
Protection grades
IP67
MARKING
CONTROL KNOB
• Ohmic value code, tolerance code and taper
• Manufacturing date code
Black metallic knob (NM).
Black plastic knob (NP).
For white, blue, red, and yellow color see ordering information.
Other dimensions, shape, marking, 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
Hardware: nuts, washer, and O-ring are separately supplied (not
mounted on the potentiometer), in a small bag placed in the
packaging.
P16 STANDARD RESISTANCE ELEMENT DATA
PA16 STANDARD RESISTANCE ELEMENT DATA
LINEAR TAPER
LOG TAPER
STANDARD
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
LINEAR TAPER
LOG TAPER
STANDARD 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
Ω
W
V
mA
22
47
100
220
470
1K
2.2K
4.7K
10K
22K
47K
100K
220K
470K
1M
2.2M
4.7M
10M
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0.56
0.26
0.12
0.05
0.02
0.01
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
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
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
V
7.1
10.5
15.3
22.4
33.2
48.5
70.7
105
153
224
332
350
350
350
mA
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
Ω
W
V
mA
470
1K
2.2K
4.7K
10K
22K
47K
100K
220K
470K
1M
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.26
0.12
22.4
33.2
48.5
70.7
105
153
224
332
350
350
22.4
15.1
10.3
7.07
4.77
3.26
2.24
1.51
0.74
0.35
W
V
mA
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
10.8
15.8
23.5
34.3
50.0
74
108
158
235
343
23.1
16
11
7
5.0
3.4
2.3
1.6
1.1
0.7
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PERFORMANCE
TESTS
TYPICAL VALUES AND DRIFTS
CONDITIONS
Electrical endurance
ΔRT/RT (%)
ΔR1-2/R1-2 (%)
OTHER
±5%
-
Insulation resistance: > 104 MΩ
Contact res. variation: < 2 % Rn
56 days
40 °C, 93 % HR
±2%
±1%
1000 h at rated power
90'/30' cycle at +40 °C
Damp heat, steady state
Mechanical endurance
Shock
Vibration
Insulation resistance: > 104 MΩ
50 000 cycles
±5%
-
Contact res. variation: < 2 % Rn
50 g’s at 11 ms
3 successive shocks
in 3 directions
± 0.2 %
± 0.5 %
-
10 Hz to 55 Hz
0.75 mm or 10 g’s
during 6 h
± 0.2 %
-
ΔV1-2/ΔV1-3 ≤ ± 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
STYLE
OHMIC VALUE
TOLERANCE
TAPER
P16 =
cermet
NM: metallic black
NP: plastic black
WM: metallic white
WP: plastic white
BP: plastic blue
RP: plastic red
YP: plastic yellow
223 = 22 kΩ
for ohmic value
range see
electrical
specification
M = ± 20 %
A: linear
L: clockwise logarithmic
F: inverse clockwise
logarithmic
PA16 =
conductive
plastic
On request:
K = ± 10 %
PACKAGING
CODE
SPECIAL
NUMBER
B15 =
box of
20 pieces
(If applicable)
Given by
Vishay
for custom
design
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION (for information only)
P16
NP
22 kΩ
20 %
A
MODEL
STYLE
VALUE
TOLERANCE
TAPER
BO
SPECIAL
PACKAGING
e3
SPECIAL
LEAD
(Pb)-FREE
RELATED DOCUMENTS
APPLICATION NOTES
Potentiometers and Trimmers
www.vishay.com/doc?51001
Guidelines for Vishay Sfernice Resistive and Inductive Components
www.vishay.com/doc?52029
Capabilities and Custom Options
www.vishay.com/doc?48493
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