PRV4 Panel Potentiometer

The Key Benefits:
 High 2-W power rating at 70 °C
 Cermet element for increased stability
 Offers US bushing threads and a fully sealed package
 Features 19.6 mm diameter
 Provides a compact alternative to the Mil RV4
 Nickel-plated brass shaft provides greater reliability and robustness
 Custom shafts are available
 Low 1 % typical contact resistance variation
 Operating temperature range of -55 °C to +125 °C Utilizes faston 2.86 connections

The Key Applications: Industrial control panel, heavy-duty control, and position control applications in end products including trucks and tractors, HVAC systems, welding machines, tooling machines, field and mine equipment, and water-resistant equipment

The News:

New Vishay Sfernice PRV4 Panel Potentiometer Features High 2-W Power Rating, Cermet Element, and Compact, Fully Sealed Package for Greater Reliability and Robustness in Industrial Control Applications

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) announces a new compact panel potentiometer with a cermet element and a high 2-W power rating at 70 °C.

 With only a 19.6 mm diameter and an electrical performance in accordance with MIL-PRF-94 standards, the new device is smaller than other 2 W panel potentiometers, offering designers a compact alternative to the Mil RV4
 Features a cermet element, which provides better stability than carbon elements, while its nickel-plated brass shaft offers greater reliability and robustness
 Low 1 % typical contact resistance variation
 An operating temperature range of -55 °C to +125 °C ensures reliable operation even in extreme environments

Key Device Specifications:
  2 W power rating at 70 °C
  19.6 mm diameter
  Resistance ranges from 20 Ω to 10 MΩ
  1 % typical contact resistance variation
  Maximum operating torque of 4.3 oz.-inch
  End stop torque of 6 lb.-inch
 -55 °C to +125 °C operating temperature range

The Perspective: Vishay's new PRV4 panel potentiometer features a high 2 W power rating and a cermet element for greater reliability and robustness in industrial control applications. With only a 19.6 mm diameter, the new device is smaller than other 2 W panel potentiometers, offering designers a compact alternative to the Mil RV4.

Availability: Samples and production quantities of the PRV4 are available now, with lead times of eight weeks for larger orders.

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