51AAD-B28-A15L Datasheet, PDF (1/3 Pages) Bourns Electronic Solutions – 51/53 - Sealed 1/2 ” (12.5 mm) Square Control

*RoHS ^COMPLIANT
Features
■ RoHS compliant*
■ Conductive plastic or cermet
■ Linear and audio tapers
■ PC board and bushing mount
■ Gangable
■ Metal bushing and shaft
■ Sealed for board washing
51/53 - Sealed 1/2 ” (12.5 mm) Square Control
Electrical Characteristics¹
Conductive Plastic
Cermet
Standard Resistance Range
Linear ...................................................................................................1 K ohms to 1 megohm......................... 150 ohms to 1 megohm
Audio ....................................................................................................1 K ohms to 1 megohm......................... 1 K ohms to 1 megohm
Total Resistance Tolerance
Linear Tapers........................................................................................±10 % or ±20 %.................................... ±10 % or ±5 %
Audio Tapers ........................................................................................±10 % or ±20 %.................................... ±10 %
Independent Linearity.................................................................................±5 %...................................................... ±5 %
Absolute Minimum Resistance...................................................................2 ohms maximum.................................. 2 ohms maximum
Effective Electrical Angle ............................................................................270 ° ±5 ° .............................................. 270 ° ±5 °
Contact Resistance Variation .....................................................................2 %........................................................ 2 %
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (MIL-STD-202 – Method 301)
Sea Level..............................................................................................1,500 VAC minimum.............................. 1,500 VAC minimum
70,000 ..................................................................................................500 VAC minimum................................. 500 VAC minimum
Insulation Resistance .................................................................................1,000 megohms minimum..................... 1,000 megohms minimum
Power Rating At 70 °C (Derate To 0 At 125 °C)
(Voltage Limited By Power Dissipation or 350 VAC, Whichever Is Less)
Linear Tapers........................................................................................0.5 watt.................................................. 1.0 watt
Audio Tapers ........................................................................................0.25 watt................................................ 0.5 watt
Theoretical Resolution................................................................................Essentially infinite .................................. Essentially infinite
Environmental Characteristics¹
Operating Temperature Range ...................................................................+1 °C to +125 °C................................... +1 °C to +125 °C
Storage Temperature Range ......................................................................-55 °C to +125 °C.................................. -55 °C to +125 °C
Temperature Coefficient Over Storage Temperature Range ......................±1,000 ppm/°C...................................... ±150 ppm/°C
Vibration (Single Section) ...........................................................................15 G....................................................... 15 G
Total Resistance Shift...........................................................................±2 % maximum ..................................... ±2 % maximum
Voltage Ratio Shift................................................................................±5 % maximum ..................................... ±5 % maximum
Shock (Single Section) ...............................................................................30 G....................................................... 30 G
Total Resistance Shift...........................................................................+2 % maximum ..................................... ±2 % maximum
Voltage Ratio Shift................................................................................±5 % maximum ..................................... ±5 % maximum
Load Life.....................................................................................................1,000 hours ........................................... 1,000 hours
Total Resistance Shift...........................................................................±10 % TRS maximum ........................... ±5 % TRS maximum
Rotational Life (No Load)............................................................................50,000 cycles ........................................ 25,000 cycles
Total Resistance Shift...........................................................................±10 % TRS maximum ........................... ±10 % TRS maximum
Contact Resistance Variation @ 25,000 Cycles ...................................±2 %...................................................... ±4 %
Moisture Resistance (MIL-STD-202, Method 103, Condition B)
Total Resistance Shift...........................................................................±10 % TRS............................................ ±5 % TRS
IP Rating.....................................................................................................IP 64 ...................................................... IP 64
Mechanical Characteristics
Stop Strength ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 56 N-cm (5 lb.-in.)
Mechanical Angle ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 290 ° ±5 °
Torque
Starting (Dual Sections).............................................................................................................................................. +0.35 N-cm (+0.5 oz.-in.) maximum
Running (Single Section) ............................................................................................................................................. 0.15 to 1.4 N-cm (0.2 to 2.0 oz.-in.)
Running (Dual Section)................................................................................................................................................ 0.35 to 1.8 N-cm (0.5 to 2.5 oz.-in.)
Mounting (Torque on Bushing) .......................................................................................................................... 1.7 to 2.0 N-m (15 to 18 lb.-in.) maximum
Weight (Single Section).............................................................................................................................................................................................. 5.5 grams
(Additional Section) ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3.0 grams
Terminals ................................................................................................................................................................................................... PC pin or solder lug
Soldering Condition .................................................................. Recommended hand soldering using Sn95/Ag5 no clean solder, 0.025 ” wire diameter.
Maximum temperature 399 °C (750 °F) for 3 seconds. No wash process to be used with no clean flux.
Part can be wave soldered at 260 °C (500 °F) for 5 seconds, no wash process with no clean flux.
Marking.................................................................................................................. Manufacturer’s trademark, part number, resistance value and date code.
Ganging (Multiple Section Potentiometer) ............................................................................................................................................ 2 sections maximum**
Hardware ...........................................One lockwasher and one mounting nut is shipped with each potentiometer, except where noted in the part number.
1_{At room ambient: +25 °C nominal and 50 % relative humidity nominal, except as noted.}
** Additional sections available on special request with higher minimum order quantities.
*RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC Jan 27, 2003 including Annex.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Customers should verify actual device performance in their specific applications.