Providing design engineers with a robust rotary device designed to withstand harsh environments, TT electronics BI Technologies Electronic Components Division has developed a 24mm rotary potentiometer with a life cycle of up to 2 million rotations.
According to Barbara Wiesinger, director of product development for BI Technologies Electronic Components Division, the 24mm rotary potentiometers were originally offered with a rotational life of 10K to 100K cycles. ��We enhanced the design by adding a CP element and improved contact spring, allowing for a more robust end product,�� said Wiesinger.
Wiesinger added, ��The Model P232 potentiometer is also sealed to withstand harsh environments, allowing it to meet the stringent life requirements, particularly those in industrial applications.�� Typical applications for the Model P232 potentiometer include joysticks, foot pedals, industrial controls, position sensors and board mounted panel controls.
The Model P232 potentiometer features a resistance range of 1K��to 1M��and standard tolerance to �b10%. Maximum input voltage is 200Vdc, with a dielectric strength of 500VAC. Operating temperature range is -10�aC to +85�aC. BI Technologies will also produce devices outside these specifications to meet customer requirements.
The RoHS-compliant rotary potentiometer features dual-gang availability along with both linear and audio tapers. BI will also develop gears, special shaft configurations or electrical outputs upon request.
