Cermet Precision Potentiometer

Model 159

Vishay Spectrol

www.vishay.com

For technical questions, contact: sfer@vishay.com

Document Number: 57041

18

Revision: 07-Sep-07

Not for New Design

This Model 159 is only for maintenance purposes. It is not

recommended for new designs and will be obsolete in a near

future.

FEATURES

• Rugged, high-quality, all metal housing

• Short length behind panel (11/32"/8.73 mm)

• High ohmic values up to: 2 MΩ

• Extra taps AVAILABLE

RoHS

COMPLIANT

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

PARAMETER

Standard Ohmic Values Range

500

Ω to 2 MΩ

Tolerance

Standard: ± 20 %

Special: ± 5 %

Linearity (Independent)

STANDARD

BEST PRACTICAL

± 0.5 %

± 0.25 %

Output Smoothness

0.1 % maximum

Power Rating (at 40 °C Ambient)

3.5 W

derated to zero at 150 °C

Electrical Angle

340° ± 4°

Insulation Resistance

1000 M

Ω minimum 500 V

DC

Dielectric Strength

Minimum Voltage

0.5 % max.

Temperature Coefficient of Resistance

± 100 ppm/°C

ORDERING INFORMATION/DESCRIPTION

The Models 159 can be ordered from this data sheet with a variety of alternate characteristics, as shown. For most rapid service on your

order, please state:

159

B

10K

BO10

MODEL

MOUNTING

OHMIC VALUE

PACKAGING

B = Bushing

S = Servo

Box of 10 pieces

Other characteristics will be standard as described on this data sheet. If special characteristics are required, such as: special linearity

tolerance, special resistance tolerance, high torque, 1/8 shaft - 1/4 - 32 bushing, stops, non - linear functions, etc., state these on your order

SAP PART NUMBERING GUIDELINES

159

S

205

B10

MODEL

STYLE

OHMIC VALUE

PACKAGING

Servo

2 M

Ω

Box of 10 pieces