Piher Sensing Systems, an Amphenol company

PC-16 Series Rotary Potentiometer

Amphenol Piher Sensing Systems' 16 mm carbon resistive potentiometer is used for a wide variety of applications including audio and industrial designs

Image of Amphenol Piher Sensing Systems PC-16 Series Rotary PotentiometerAmphenol Piher Sensing Systems' PC16 is a 16 mm carbon resistive potentiometer used for a wide variety of applications including audio and industrial designs. The PC16 potentiometer is used as a control for musical instrument amplifiers and signal processors. Long rotational life, customizable tapers, low noise, and built-in switches are only some of the features that Amphenol Piher Sensing Systems offer to professional audio device manufacturers.

Typical applications include wah-wah pedals, power amplifiers, guitar effects pedals and volume, audio mixers, crossover trimmers, Hi-Fi rotary volume control, compressors, noise gates, and many more.

Features
  • Carbon resistive element
  • IP54 protection according to IEC 60529
  • Polyester substrate
  • Modular gang type (up to 4)
  • Self-extinguishable material UL 94-V0
Mechanical Specifications
  • Mechanical rotation angle: 300° ± 5°
  • Electrical rotation angle: 280° ± 20°
  • Torque: 0.5 Ncm to 1.5 Ncm (0.7 in-oz to 2.1 in-oz)
  • Stop torque: > 40 Ncm (> 56 in-oz)
  • Max. torque nut (binding out): < 80 Ncm (112 in-oz)
  • Thrust and pull in the shaft: > 25 N
Electrical Specifications
  • Max. voltage: 250 VDC (lin) 125 VDC (no lin)
  • Nominal power: 50°C (122°F) (see power rating curve), 0.2 W (lin), 0.1 W (no lin)
  • Taper lin; log; alog (log. and alog. only Rn ≥ 1K)
  • Residual resistance: ≤ 0.5% Rn (5 Ω min)
  • Equivalent noise resistance: ≤ 3% Rn (3 Ω min)
  • Operating temperature: -25°C to +70°C (-13°F to +158°F)

PC-16 Series Rotary Potentiometer

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionActuator LengthAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
POT 10K OHM 1/5W CARBON LINEARPC16SV-10IP06-103A2020-TAPOT 10K OHM 1/5W CARBON LINEAR1.772" (45.00mm)407 - Immediate$28.81View Details
POT 10K OHM 1/5W CARBON LINEARPC16SH-10IP06-103A2020-TAPOT 10K OHM 1/5W CARBON LINEAR1.772" (45.00mm)1126 - Immediate$22.56View Details
POT 100K OHM 1/5W CARBON LINEARPC16SH-10IP06-104A2020-TAPOT 100K OHM 1/5W CARBON LINEAR1.772" (45.00mm)652 - Immediate$25.44View Details
POT 1M OHM 1/5W CARBON LINEARPC16SH-10CP16-105A2020-C-TAPOT 1M OHM 1/5W CARBON LINEAR0.846" (21.50mm)286 - Immediate$39.18View Details
POT 10K OHM 1/5W CARBON LINEARPC16SH-10CP22-103A2020-C-TAPOT 10K OHM 1/5W CARBON LINEAR0.984" (25.00mm)693 - Immediate$39.18View Details
POT 100K OHM 1/5W CARBON LINEARPC16SH-07CP04-104A2020-TAPOT 100K OHM 1/5W CARBON LINEAR1.772" (45.00mm)762 - Immediate$18.77View Details
POT 10K OHM 1/5W CARBON LINEARPC16SH-07CP20-103A2020-TAPOT 10K OHM 1/5W CARBON LINEAR0.453" (11.50mm)843 - Immediate$18.77View Details
POT 10K OHM 1/5W CARBON LINEARPC16SV-10IP12-103A2020-TAPOT 10K OHM 1/5W CARBON LINEAR0.846" (21.50mm)37 - Immediate$25.60View Details
POT 1K OHM 1/5W CARBON LINEARPC16SH-10IP06-102A2020-TAPOT 1K OHM 1/5W CARBON LINEAR1.772" (45.00mm)461 - Immediate$18.69View Details
POT 100K OHM 1/5W CARBON LINEARPC16SV-10IP18-104A2020-I-TAPOT 100K OHM 1/5W CARBON LINEAR0.728" (18.50mm)600 - Immediate$50.30View Details
POT 4.7K OHM 1/5W CARBON LINEARPC16SH-10IP06-472A2020-TAPOT 4.7K OHM 1/5W CARBON LINEAR1.772" (45.00mm)15 - Immediate$18.69View Details
Published: 2018-11-20