309 Series has a compact size and modular housing, and is very stable over the operating temperature.
409 Series has a compact size and modular housing, and it is sealed for board washing applications.
43 Series has a wirewound element and nickel-plated brass shafts
58 Series offers a rugged construction and a wirewound element
RA20 Series has a nickel-plated brass shaft and bushings, wirewound element, and meets MIL-R-19 standards.
RA30 Series has a nickel-plated brass shaft and bushings, wirewound element, and meets MIL-R-19 standards.
Element Type
Cermet
Cermet
Wire Wound
Wire Wound
Wire Wound
Wire Wound
Terminal Type
PC
PC
Solder lug
Solder lug
Solder lug
Solder lug
Power Rating
1 W
1 W
2 W
4 W
2 W
4 W
Resistance Range
100 Ohm to 5 MOhm
500 Ohm to 10 kOhm
10 Ohm to 50 kOhm
50 Ohm to 50 kOhm
50 Ohm to 15 kOhm
25 Ohm to 25 kOhm
Bushing Type
Standard
Standard
Locking, Standard
Locking, Standard
Locking, Standard
Locking, Standard
Rotational Life
25,000 cycles
25,000 cycles
10,000 cycles
25,000 cycles
10,000 cycles
25,000 cycles
Potentiometer Type
Industrial
Electrical Taper
Linear
Conductive Plastic Potentiometers - Part 1
Series
308 Series
380 Series
381 Series
392 Series
408 Series
Description
308 Series has a compact size and modular housing, with Nickel-plated brass shafts and bushings.
380 Series has superior dynamic noise and long rotational life. It meets MIL-PRF-94 specifications where applicable.
381 Series has a metal case and nickel-plated brass shaft and bushings. Some versions have a locking style bushing, rotary switch, or dual section.
392 Series are economical Potentiometers designed for wave soldering applications for mounting PC boards. It meets MIL-PRF-94 specifications where applicable.
408 Series has a compact size and modular housing, and it is sealed for board washing applications.
Terminal Type
PC, Solder Hook
Solder lug
Solder lug
PC
PC
Power Rating
0.5 W
2 W
1 W
0.5 W
0.5 W
Resistance Range
100 Ohm to 1 MOhm
100 Ohm to 5 MOhm
100 Ohm to 5 MOhm
100 Ohm to 5 MOhm
500 Ohm to 10 kOhm
Bushing Type
Locking, Standard
Locking, Standard
Locking, Standard
Standard
Standard
Electrical Taper
CW Audio, Linear
Linear
CW Audio, Linear
Linear
Linear
Rotational Life
50,000 cycles
100,000 cycles
25,000 cycles
50,000 cycles
50,000 cycles
Potentiometer Type
Industrial
Element Type
Conductive Plastic
Conductive Plastic Potentiometers - Part 2
Series
53 Series
RV4 Series
RV6 Series
Description
53 Series is an economical potentiometer. It meets MIL-PRF-94 specifications where applicable.
RV4 Series has superior dynamic noise and long rotational life in an economical package. It meets MIL-PRF-94 standards.
RV6 Series are economical Potentiometers designed to meet wave soldering applications for mounting PC boards. It meets MIL-PRF-94 specifications.
Terminal Type
Solder lug
Solder lug
Solder Hook
Power Rating
2 W
2 W
0.5 W
Resistance Range
50 Ohm to 5 MOhm
50 Ohm to 5 MOhm
100 Ohm to 1 MOhm
Bushing Type
Locking, Standard
Locking, Standard
Locking, Standard
Electrical Taper
CW Audio, Linear
Linear
Linear
Rotational Life
25,000 cycles
25,000 cycles
50,000 cycles
Potentiometer Type
Industrial
Element Type
Conductive Plastic
Precision Potentimeters
Series
578 Series
73 Series
MKII Series
MKV Series
SensorCube
Description
The 578 Series is ruggedly constructed and cost-effective for joy-stick and position sensing devices.
73 Series has a wirewound element, linear taper, and 10 turn construction.
MKII Potentiometers offer a cost effective way of obtaining high accuracy, long life position feedback.
MKV Potentiometers offer a cost effective way of obtaining high accuracy, long life position feedback.
SensorCube products offer sealed construction with the accuracy and the reliability of our Military and Aerospace products at a cost effective price.
Element Type
Conductive Plastic
Wire Wound
Conductive Plastic
Conductive Plastic
Conductive Plastic
Terminal Type
PC
Solder lug
Turret
Turret
Turret
Power Rating
0.5 W
2 W
1 W
1 W
1 W
Resistance Range
1 kOhm to 10 kOhm
100 Ohm to 100 kOhm
500 Ohm to 20 kOhm
500 Ohm to 20 kOhm
1 kOhm to 10 kOhm
Bushing Type
Standard
Standard
No Bushing, Standard
No Bushing, Standard
Standard
Rotational Life
2,500,000 cycles
50,000 cycles
10 million cycles
10 million cycles
10 million cycles
Potentiometer Type
Precision
Electrical Taper
Linear
Commercial Potentiometers
Series
574 Series
575 Series
585 Series
586 Series
590 Series
591 Series
Description
574 Series has a low mounting profile and vertical, PC style mounting.
575 Series offers smooth feel and robust construction in a thermoplastic panel mount housing.
585 Series offers a robust, low-cost commerial package. It uses carbon composition elements and a metal shaft and bushing.
586 Series offers a robust, low-cost commerial package. It uses carbon composition elements and a plastic shaft.
590 Series has low electrical noise and smooth feel. Multiple sections are available on special order.
591 Series has low electrical noise and smooth feel. Multiple sections are available on special order.
Element Type
Conductive Plastic
Conductive Plastic
Carbon
Carbon
Conductive Plastic
Cermet
Terminal Type
PC with bracket
PC, Solder Hook
PC
PC
PC
PC
Power Rating
0.5 W
0.5 W
0.05 W
0.025 W
0.5 W
1 W
Resistance Range
1 kOhm to 100 kOhm
1 kOhm to 50 kOhm
1 kOhm to 10 kOhm
1 kOhm to 10 kOhm
100 Ohm to 1 MOhm
500 Ohm to 100 kOhm
Bushing Type
Standard
Standard
Standard
-
Standard
Standard
Electrical Taper
Linear
Linear
CW Audio, Linear
CW Audio, Linear
Linear
Linear
Rotational Life
50,000 cycles
50,000 cycles
10,000 cycles
10,000 cycles
50,000 cycles
25,000 cycles
Potentiometer Type
Commercial
Please contact Cal-Centron for additional Information.
381 Series
585 Series
