SMT Trimming Potentiometer has top adjust capabilities.

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Available in J-hook SMT packaging, 3 mm multi-turn Model 43 is RoHS-compliant and suited for applications involving cellular base stations, night vision systems, set-top boxes, and portable test and measurement equipment. Cermet trimming potentiometer has resistance range of 10 Ω to 2 MΩ, with standard tolerance to ±20% and absolute TCR values to ±100 ppm/°C. It offers power ratings to 0.125 W at 70°C and has -65 to +150°C operating temperature range.



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BI Technologies Develops Industry's Smallest Multi-Turn Sealed Surface Mount Trimming Potentiometer



Top adjust multi-turn 3mm trimmers require minimal board space...

FULLERTON, CA (October 28, 2005) - Providing design engineers with a space-saving trimmer featuring an extended resistance range, TT electronics BI Technologies recently developed a RoHS-compliant, 3mm multi-turn potentiometer with top adjust capabilities. Designated the Model 43 trimmer, the cermet trimming potentiometer's size matches the smallest multi-turn sealed surface mount trimmers in the industry, according to the company.

According to Frank Pipitone, Vice President of Variable Products for BI Technologies Electronic Components Division, the miniature potentiometers feature an extended resistance range and are easy to adjust. "The top adjust feature provides design engineers with a convenient way to adjust the potentiometer over the 10W to 2MW resistance range," Pipitone said. "The miniature package also requires less board space, making the devices ideal for applications where space is at a premium."

The 43 Series devices are ideal for applications involving cellular base stations, night vision systems, set-top boxes and portable test & measurement equipment.
The cermet trimming potentiometers have a resistance range of 10Ω to 2MΩ, with standard tolerance to ±20% and absolute TCR values to ±100ppm/°C; with power ratings to 0.125W at 70°C. Operating temperature range is -65°C to +150°C, and the devices are RoHS compliant.

Available in J-hook surface mount packaging, the 43 Series potentiometers are compatible with automated placement equipment, and are sold in tape and reel packaging.

Typical pricing for the 3mm multi-turn potentiometers starts at approximately $1.60 in quantities of 10,000 pieces. Lead time is from stock to 6-8 weeks.

For more information, contact BI Technologies at 714-447-2300, by fax at 714-388-0046; by mail at 4200 Bonita Place, Fullerton, CA 92835; or visit: http://www.bitechnologies.com/products.

BI Technologies has been an innovator and leader in electronic components for more than 50 years. The company is a global manufacturer of trimming and precision potentiometers, position sensors, turns-counting dials, chip resistor arrays, resistor networks, integrated passive networks, transformers, inductors, hybrid microelectronics and custom integration products for communication, computer, automotive and industrial applications.

BI Technologies serves a global customer base with manufacturing locations in the United States, Mexico, Scotland, Japan, China and Malaysia.

TT Electronics plc is a global electronics company manufacturing a broad range of advanced electronic components, assemblies and sensor modules for the automotive, industrial, telecommunication, computer and aerospace markets.

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