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Bourns 51CADE28A15L Sealed Control Rotary Potentiometer

The Bourns 51CAD-E28-A15L is a sealed 1/2” square control rotary potentiometer designed for demanding applications requiring durability and reliability. It offers both linear and audio taper options, along with a range of resistance values. The sealed construction protects against moisture and contaminants, making it suitable for use in harsh environments. Common applications include industrial control panels, audio equipment, and other systems where precise and reliable position sensing is required. The potentiometer is RoHS compliant and features a robust mechanical design with a metal bushing and shaft, ensuring long-term performance.

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Bourns 51CADE28A15L Sealed Control Rotary Potentiometer 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
  • Load Life Rotational Life: 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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