Bourns, Inc.    Riverside, CA 92507 2129
Jan 12, 2012 Available for electric and bass guitars, PDB Series includes no load, left handed, and long bushing potentiometers. No load model features long-wearing insulator and positive action detent, while left-handed models have reverse audio tapers and logarithmic curve specifically designed for optimal volume response at all positions. Intended for solid body guitars, long bushing models operate with or without push-pull switch.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.    Malvern, PA 19355 2143
Nov 04, 2011 With life expectancy of up to 2 million cycles, Model P13L features heavy-duty construction for reliable operation in extreme environmental conditions. Stability and independent linearity of ±5% are ensured for full life of device, which is optimized for use as voltage divider operator interface. Available in 6 bushing options and body sizes of 12.6, 14, and 16 mm, potentiometer is offered in 3, 4, and 6 mm shaft diameters and multiple shaft lengths.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.    Malvern, PA 19355 2143
Aug 30, 2011 Fully sealed to IP68, P13SM is designed for applications where electrical parameters need to be set with immersed potentiometer in deep sea salt water conditions up to 100 ft. Heavy-duty construction, featuring stainless steel shaft and bushing, has been tested salt corrosion proof to 960 hr. Eliminating need to design and build sealed protection against sea salt water, product has power rating to 1.5 W at +70°C, TCR of ±75 ppm/°C typ, and operates from -55 to +125°C.

Tekscan, Inc.    South Boston, MA 02127
Nov 19, 2010 Measuring just 0.008 in. thick, FlexiPot(TM) Linear Potentiometer provides ±2% linearity error, ±1% full scale repeatability, and spatial resolution of less than 2% of full scale. Device is available in high-temperature version, capable of withstanding temperatures up to 420°C. FlexiPot is suited for design engineers looking to incorporate position sensor as user interface in handheld consumer devices.

Bourns, Inc.    Riverside, CA 92507 2129
Nov 15, 2010 Available on Models 3547, 3548, and 3549, slip clutch option is designed as safety feature that helps prevent damage to potentiometer in applications where full travel is used. Internal design does not alter physical dimensions of component and allows potentiometer to idle at extreme clockwise or counter-clockwise ends without damage to stops. Potentiometers with slip clutch offer solution for mechanized or machine-to-machine applications such as linear actuators and mechanical position sensors.

Celesco Transducer Products, Inc.    Chatsworth, CA 91311
Nov 09, 2010 Featuring measurement range of 4.75-50 in., SP3 sensor operates from 12-32 Vdc and provides user-selectable 4-20 mA or 0-10 Vdc output signal. Desired output signal is selected by connecting appropriate signal wires, and water-resistant polycarbonate body is designed for tight spaces. Able to accommodate measuring cable misalignment, sensor features free release tolerance and is offered with stroke ranges of 0-4.75, 0-12.5, 0-25, and 0-50 in.

Celesco Transducer Products, Inc.    Chatsworth, CA 91311
Nov 09, 2010 Featuring ruggedized measuring cable designed for demands of flight and automotive crash tests, MT3A is offered with 3, 9, 15, and 30 in. stroke ranges and has 3 cable tension options for tests up to 90 G. Linear position test sensor, built to withstand outdoor conditions and operate from -40 to +250°F, is available with rugged aluminum sensor cover option and incorporates o-ring seals. Included 2-axis, 360° rotating mounting bracket facilitates installation in challenging locations.

Hoffmann + Krippner Inc    Peachtree City, GA 30269
May 10, 2010 Constructed from PET, FR4 and Kapton materials, SENSOFOIL® Hybrid membrane potentiometer can be used in complete vacuum environments and at temperatures up to 125°C. While standard linearity is around 2%, it can get as low as 1% with PET materials and 0.5% with FR4 and Kapton materials. It can be produced in linear, rotary, or customer specific shapes. Wiper design delays denting effects and soemtimes returns foil back to its original state after denting occurs.

Micronor    Newbury Park, CA 91320
Apr 30, 2010 Operating at 24 Vdc, MR266 Series Remote Control Rheostats and MR267 Series Remote Control Potentiometers offer choice of 4-20 mA or 0-10 V input/output interface for compatibility with PLC, DCS, A/D, D/A, and other control devices. MR267 Series replaces low power potentiometers rated less than 5 W, in range of 100 to 100K W, while MR266 Series replaces high power rheostats in range of 2.0 to 50K W with 4 power options of 20/60/170/300 W.

Electro-Mech Components, Inc.    South El Monte, CA 91733 3689
Apr 05, 2010 Measuring less than ¾ in.², SW44687 promotes maximum operation control by offering rotary and push-on functionality from all-in-one unit. SPDT switch enables user to specify value so circuit or channel automatically opens at preset level when button is pushed. Along with momentary snap-click pushbutton switch and optional edgelit button, product features 10 KW resistance potentiometer module. Assembly is rated at 30 Vdc or 120 Vac, 1.0 A resistive, 0.25 A inductive.

BI Technologies Corp.    Fullerton, CA 92835-1051
Dec 10, 2009 Available in single- and dual-gang configurations, Models PS100, PSxx, PSxxG, PSxxM and PSxxL are RoHS-compliant products that offer stable sliding force and have travel lengths from 15-100 mm. Actuations range from 100-200K cycles; standard tolerance is to ±20%; and resistance ranges, depending on model, include 500 W or 10 KW to 1 MW. Optional features, also depending on model, include dust covers, LED for backlighting, and metal/plastic shaft.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.    Malvern, PA 19355 2143
Dec 07, 2009 Featuring up to 4 modules, choice of 6 and 6.35 mm shaft diameters, and 29 terminal styles, Model P11L it optimized for CMOS amplifier gain, CMOS IC offset setting, motor speed control, and angle sensor applications. Device provides dielectric strength of 1,500 Vrms, typical operating torque from 1.0-2.1 oz-in., and end stop torque of 6.8 lb-in. Measuring 12.5 mm, RoHS-compliant potentiometer offers standard resistance values of 1, 5, 10, and 50 kW with TCR of ±150 ppm/°C.

ON Semiconductor, LLC    Phoenix, AZ 85008
Oct 20, 2009 Featuring 256 resistor taps and I2C interface, dual-channel Models CAT5270 and CAT5271 are suited for variable resistance adjustment applications. DPP(TM) ICs offer volatile wiper register for applications using MCU with on-chip memory for wiper recall, or for systems that do not require memory. Available with end-to-end resistance options of 50 and 100 kW, CAT5270 allows microprocessor control of up to 16 devices from single bus, while CAT5271 offers single, fixed address.

Intersil Corporation    Milpitas, CA 95035
Sep 02, 2009 Housed in 3 x 3 mm TDFN package, ISL22317 Digitally Controlled Potentiometer can track external resistor within 10 ppm/°C, optimizing overall system accuracy for temperatures up to 125°C. Device employs I2C interface to program resistor settings more than 1 million times in integrated EEPROM memory. Operating on single 2.7-5.5 V supply, DCP includes zero-compensated wiper resistance, 128-tap positions, and total resistance options of 10, 50, and 100 kW.

Celesco Transducer Products, Inc.    Chatsworth, CA 91311
Sep 01, 2009 Supplied in 8 x 4 x 4.75 in. polycarbonate IP67-rated enclosure, SR1E is designed for construction equipment and factory use in wet environments and outdoor applications. Incremental encoder delivers linear resolution of 101 pulses/in. while providing full stroke linear measurement range up to 125 in., and push-pull encoder driver can be powered by 5-30 Vdc. Characteristics include 80 ips max velocity, ±1% FSO accuracy, and ±0.5% FSO repeatability.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.    Malvern, PA 19355 2143
Aug 26, 2009 Providing unidirectional, infinite resolution, Accutrim(TM) 1285G/1280G are ¾ in. rectilinear devices with multi-fingered, noble metal wiper engaging planar surface of etched Foil. Typ setting stability is 0.1%, resistance range is 10 W to 20 kW, and resistance tolerance is ±5% (1285G) or ±10% (1280G). Devices offer end-to-end TCR of ±5 ppm/°C (1285G) and ±15 ppm/°C (1280G) from -55 to +125°C, +25°C ref, and ±25 ppm/°C through wiper. Settability is rated at less than 0.05% typ.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.    Malvern, PA 19355 2143
Aug 26, 2009 Approved ¼ in.² RJ26-style 1240 series and 3/8 in.² RJ24-style 1260 series offer end-to-end TCR of ±10 ppm/°C from -55 to +150°C, +25°C ref, and ±25 ppm/°C through wiper; load life stability of 0.1% typ under full power at +85°C for 10,000 hr; and less than 0.05% typ settability. Both Accutrim(TM) series, which feature Bulk Metal® Foil resistive element, meet/exceed MIL-PRF-39035 Char H requirements and employ multi-fingered, noble metal wiper engaging planar surface of etched Foil.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.    Malvern, PA 19355 2143
Aug 24, 2009 Meeting/exceeding MIL-PRF-22097 Char F requirements, 1242 QPL series Accutrim(TM) trimming potentiometers are QPL-approved ¼ in. square RJ26-style devices with multi-fingered wiper traversing flat element. Essentially non-inductive devices, along with rise times down to 1 ns and 25 kV ESD, offer end-to-end TCR of ±10 ppm/°C from -55 to +150°C, +25°C ref, and ±25 ppm/°C through wiper; load life stability of 0.1% typ under full power at +85°C for 1,000 hr; and less than 0.05% typ settability.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.    Malvern, PA 19355 2143
Aug 13, 2009 Designed to meet and exceed requirements of MIL-PRF-22097, Char. F, Bulk Metal® Foil Accutrim(TM) 1202 Potentiometers have multi-fingered, noble metal wiper traversing planar surface of etched foil. Units feature end-to-end TCR of ±10 ppm/°C and ±25 ppm/°C through wiper, load life stability of 0.1%, and less than 0.05% settability. Offering infinite resolution, potentiometer features resistance range from 2 W to 20 kW and resistance tolerance from ±5%.

ON Semiconductor, LLC    Phoenix, AZ 85008
Jul 06, 2009 Single-channel, digitally programmable linear taper potentiometers CAT5171 and CAT5172 feature 256-position resolution and are available with end-to-end resistance options of 50 kW and 100 W. They are insensitive to mechanical vibrations, shock, oxidation, and dust and offer temperature coefficient of 100 ppm/°C. Rated for full industrial temperature range of -40 to 85°C, devices operate with single supply voltage of 2.7-5.5 V with operating current of 2 µA.