Vishay Sfernice P13L potentiometer

Vishay has released a cermet panel potentiometer that features long life to two million cycles and full IP67 sealing for use in extreme conditions.

The Sfernice P13L potentiometer is optimised for use as a voltage divider interface for military applications, cameras, night-vision devices and portable industrial or professional equipment requiring operator setting.

It is available in six bushing options and body sizes of 12.6, 14, and 16 mm. Bushing L and N feature life of two million cycles, while bushing T, Q, O, and P offer one million cycles.

The potentiometer has a high power rating to 1.5 W at +70°C, tight TCR of ±150 ppm/°C typical and standard resistance values of 1, 5, 10 and 50 kΩ. The cermet element provides better stability than carbon elements, while its 2000 VRMS dielectric strength offers good reliability and robustness.

The device is available in 3, 4, and 6 mm shaft diameters and multiple shaft lengths. Compliant to RoHS directive 2002/95/EC and tested in accordance to CECC 41000 or IEC 60393-1, it has an operating temperature range of -55 to +125°C.