Potentiometer has rotational life of 50 million cycles.
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Miniature square motorized potentiometer features 1.550 in. square mounting flange, 22 AWG 9.5 in. min. lead wire for motor, and 28 AWG 9.5 in. min. wire for potentiometer. Unit provides 340°±1° electrical angle, 1.0 W @ 70°C power rating, and ±5% independent linearity and uses passivated stainless steel shaft with 0.625 in. flatness. Sensor has anodized aluminum housing and suits medical shutter control sensor applications.
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New 1.550" Stepper Motorized Potentiometer
Delivers Rotational Life Of At Least 50 Million Cycles
Grass Valley, CA - June 21, 2006 - Spectrum Sensors & Controls introduces a new miniature square motorized potentiometer that provides greater reliability while using less space. Featuring a 1.550" square mounting flange, the design of the potentiometer's stepper motor incorporates 200 steps for a smoother output and longer service life. This motorized potentiometer is ideal for medical shutter control sensor applications.
Spectrum's motorized potentiometers utilize a co-molded conductive plastic element for a hard smooth surface and greater long term reliability compared to raised circuit element potentiometers. In Spectrum's process the termination and resistance materials are simultaneously molded with the base substrate. This new stepper motorized potentiometer has a minimum proven rotational life of 50 million cycles.
The square stepper potentiometer features special lead wires - for the motor 22 AWG 9.5" min. and for the potentiometer 28 AWG 9.5" min. The unit provides an electrical angle of 340° +/- 1°, a power rating of 1.0 watt @ 70° C, independent linearity of +/- 5% and uses a passivated stainless steel shaft with 0.625" flatness. The sensor does not require a coupling and has an anodized aluminum housing.
Spectrum Sensors & Controls new 1.550" square motorized potentiometer is priced at $150 and up, depending on quantities and configurations.
About Spectrum Control
Spectrum Control, an ISO 9001 and QS 9000 certified company, designs, manufactures and markets a broad line of EMI/RFI filters and power components, power management systems, microwave components, and position sensors and controls.
Spectrum Sensors & Controls manufactures a variety of precision co-molded conductive plastic potentiometers and position sensors, as well as element segments and cable assemblies. Designs for these potentiometers and position sensors include rotary, motorized, hollow shaft, linear and fader types, as well as custom assemblies.
The Spectrum Control EMI Filters and Components Group produces discrete surface mount EMI filters, resin sealed and hermetically sealed EMI filters, EMI filtered arrays, EMI filtered connectors, ESD/EFT protected connectors, filtered data-com connectors, gaskets and shielding, patch antenna elements, single line filters, filtered terminal blocks, power entry modules, power line filters, military/aerospace multi-section filters, and commercial custom assemblies.
The Power Management Systems Group produces AC and DC power distribution and remote management systems. Products include off-the-shelf SMART start products as well as customized products or systems designed to suit specific user requirements. DC power circuit breaker panels, power outlet strips and data acquisition modules are also offered.
Spectrum Microwave is a wholly owned subsidiary of Spectrum Control, Inc. and produces a wide range of microwave components and systems. Integrated Microwave Systems include switchable filter banks, low noise amplifiers, local oscillator multipliers, microwave synthesizers, digitally tuned oscillators and integrated assemblies. Microwave Filters include bandpass filters and duplexers, lumped element filters, cavity filters, waveguide filters, tubular filters, base station products and resonators. Frequency Control Components include a wide range of amplifiers, mixers, voltage controlled oscillators (VCOs) and dielectric resonator oscillators (DROs).
For further product information, contact, Steve Johnson, Spectrum Sensors & Controls, Inc., 424 Crown Point Circle, Grass Valley, CA 95945, Phone: 530-273-4608 Fax: 530-273-0769, Email: johnson@specsensors.com , Website: www.specsensors.com
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Tim Glass, Altman-Hall Associates, 235 West Seventh Street, Erie, PA 16501.
Phone: 814-454-0158. Fax: 814-454-3266. Website: www.altman-hall.com
