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Bourns 51CADE16B15L Sealed Square Control

The Bourns 51CAD-E16-B15L is a sealed 1/2” square control potentiometer designed for demanding applications requiring robust and reliable position sensing. It offers both linear and audio taper options, making it suitable for volume control, sensor adjustment, and other variable resistance applications. The sealed construction protects against moisture and contaminants, ensuring consistent performance in harsh environments. Features include conductive plastic or cermet construction, gangable design, and a wide operating temperature range, making it ideal for industrial, medical, and automotive applications. The potentiometer is RoHS compliant and available with PC pin or solder lug terminals for flexible integration.

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Bourns 51CADE16B15L Sealed Square Control Specifications:

  • Standard Resistance Range Linear: 1 K ohms to 1 megohm
  • Standard Resistance Range Audio: 1 K ohms to 1 megohm
  • Total Resistance Tolerance Linear Tapers: ±10 % or ±20 %
  • Total Resistance Tolerance Audio Tapers: ±10 % or ±20 %
  • Independent Linearity: ±5 %
  • Absolute Minimum Resistance: 2 ohms maximum
  • Effective Electrical Angle: 270 ° ±5 °
  • Contact Resistance Variation: 2 %
  • Dielectric Withstanding Voltage Sea Level: 1,500 VAC minimum
  • Dielectric Withstanding Voltage 70000: 500 VAC minimum
  • Insulation Resistance: 1,000 megohms minimum
  • Power Rating At 70 °C Linear Tapers: 0.5 watt
  • Power Rating At 70 °C Audio Tapers: 0.25 watt
  • Theoretical Resolution: Essentially inf nite
  • Operating Temperature Range: +1 °C to +125 °C
  • Storage Temperature Range: -55 °C to +125 °C
  • Temperature Coefficient Over Storage Temperature Range: ±1,000 ppm/°C
  • Vibration Single Section: 15 G
  • Total Resistance Shift Vibration: ±2 % maximum
  • Voltage Ratio Shift Vibration: ±5 % maximum
  • Shock Single Section: 30 G
  • Total Resistance Shift Shock: +2 % maximum
  • Voltage Ratio Shift Shock: ±5 % maximum
  • Load Life Total Resistance Shift: ±10 % TRS maximum
  • Rotational Life No Load: 50,000 cycles
  • Contact Resistance Variation @ 25,000 Cycles: ±2 %
  • Moisture Resistance Total Resistance Shift: ±10 % TRS
  • IP Rating: IP 64
  • Stop Strength: 56 N-cm (5 lb.-in.)
  • Mechanical Angle: 290 ° ±5 °
  • Starting Torque Dual Sections: +0.35 N-cm (+0.5 oz.-in.) maximum
  • Running Torque Single Section: 0.15 to 1.4 N-cm (0.2 to 2.0 oz.-in.)
  • Running Torque 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
  • Weight Additional Section: 3.0 grams
  • Terminals: PC pin or solder lug

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