Document Number: 57054 For technical questions, contact: sfer@vishay.com www.vishay.com
Revision: 02-Jul-07 111
248, 249
Vishay Spectrol
1/2" (12.7 mm) Conductive Plastic & Cermet
Potentiometers
FEATURES
Model 248/249 retains the proven high
performance characteristics in a more cost
effective package
Cost effective panel potentiometers
P.C.B. mounting potentiometers
DIMENSIONS in millimeters (inches)
METAL OR PLASTIC SHAFTS
RoHS
COMPLIANT
VISHA Y
SCREWDRIVER SLOT SHOWN IN MID
ELECTRICAL TRAVEL
12.7 (0.500) ± 0. 4
0.8 (0.30) WIDE × 0.8 (0.03) DEEP
12.7 (0.500) ± 0. 4
0.41 (0.016)
6.9 (0.272)
2.54 (0.100) ± 0.25
2.54 (0.100) ± 0.25
0.5 (0.020)
1/4" - 32 NEF - 2A
Ø 3.18 (0.125) ± 0.025
19.05 (0.750) ± 0.75
MARKING -
MODEL & RESIST ANCE
D ATA C OD E
TERMINAL
PINS × 3
22.22 (0.875) ± 0.75 MOUNTING
SURF ACE
7.6 (0.300) ± 0. 4
9.5 (0.375)
3/8" - 32 NEF - 2A
5.08 (0.200) ± 0.25
0.36 (0.014)
0. 0
Ø 6.35 (0.250) - 0.05
9.5 (0.375)
0.36
2.54
P. C. BOARD
SURF ACE
1.0 TYP
10.16
6.76
(0.266)
3.18
2.55 TY P
3.18
(0.125)
METAL SHAFT
D = REAR LOCATING LUGSE = REAR STAND OFF
8.5
2.34
12.70
MTGLUG CI.
3.14
7.62
X = STANDARD LEADS
Tolerance unless otherwise
specified ± 0.5
1
2
3
CW
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Vishay Spectrol 1/2" (12.7 mm) Conductive Plastic & Cermet
Potentiometers
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Rotation 295° ± 5°
Torque Starting and Running
1.5 to 18.75 mNm
End Stop Torque 0.35 Nm (50 oz-in)
Weight 8.3 g’s (0.29 oz)
(1/4" × 7/8" FMF metal shaft)
Max Tightening Torque 0.50 Nm (1/4" Bush)
0.70 Nm (3/8" Bush)
Sealing IP50
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Temperature Range - 55 °C to + 125 °C
Shock 390 meters/sec/sec.
1000 bumps
Vibrations 98 meters/sec/sec.
0.75 mm, 10 to 500 Hz
Rotational Life (Electrical) 25 000 cycles
Load Life at 70 °C 1000 hours
MARKING
Unit identification: Manufacturer’s name and model number, EIA resistance value coding, tolerance, data code and terminal
Identification.
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER MODEL 248 MODEL 249
Element Type conductive plastic cermet
Total Resistance Range 500 Ω to 1 MΩ
Resistance Tolerance ± 20 % ± 20 % (on request ± 10 %)
Power rating 0.5 W at 70 °C 1.0 W at 70 °C
Both derated to zero at 125 °C
Temperature Coefficient of Resistance ± 1000 ppm/°C ± 100 ppm/°C
Linearity Tolerance ± 5 % Independent
Contact Resistance Variation 5 % of the Total Resistance
Insulation Resistance 1000 MΩ minimum, 500 VDC
Dielectric Strength 750 VRMS minimum 50/60 Hz
End Resistance 2 Ω maximum each end
Effective Electrical Angle 265° ± 5°
STANDARD RESISTANCE ELEMENT DATA
Ω
248/249:
500R, 1K, 2K, 5K, 10K, 25K, 50K, 100K, 250K,
500K, 1M
PACKAGING
Carton box of 50, code: BO50
ORDERING INFORMATION
248
MODEL
JE
SPECIAL FEATURES
8
SHAFT OPTIONS
08
FMF SHAFT OPTIONS
103
EIA RESISTANCE CODE
e3
LEAD FINISH
248/249 D: Rear locating lugs
E: Rear stand off
J: CW audio taper
7: 6.35 (1/4") plastic
8: 3.18 (1/8") plated
brass
9: 6.35 (1/4") plated
brass
08: 19.05 (3/4") for
3.18 (1/8") plated brass
10: 22.22 (7/8") for
6.35 (1/4") plated brass
or plastic versions
e3: pure Sn
Example: 248 - JE - 8 - 08 - 103
SAP PA RT NUMBERING GUIDELINES
248BBH S 0 E B25 10 3 ML
MODE L SHAFT PA CKAGIN G OHMIC V ALUE/T OL/LA W
OR
SPECIAL
See the end of this data book for conversion tables
SHAFT
MA TERIAL
LEAD S
BUSHIN G
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Revision: 18-Jul-08 1
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