PTN092-H10115DA PTN092-H10115DA Rotary Potentiometer

PTN092-H10115DA is a high-quality dual-gang rotary potentiometer manufactured by Same Sky, a reputable name in electronic components. This passive component is specifically designed to provide variable resistance in electronic circuits, allowing for precise control over parameters such as volume, tone, or signal levels. As a rotary potentiometer, it converts angular displacement into a change in resistance, making it an indispensable component in a wide array of electronic devices where manual adjustment is required. The PTN092-H10115DA belongs to the PTN09X series, known for its compact design and reliable performance, making it suitable for space-constrained applications without compromising on functionality.

Key Specifications

The PTN092-H10115DA boasts several key specifications that define its functionality and suitability for various applications:

• Taper: Logarithmic – A logarithmic taper means the resistance changes exponentially with rotation. This is crucial for audio applications, as human hearing perceives sound intensity logarithmically. Using a logarithmic taper ensures a smooth and natural-sounding volume control.
• Detent: No Detent – The absence of detents provides a smooth, continuous rotational feel, ideal for applications requiring fine, uninterrupted adjustments rather than predefined steps.
• Series: PTN09X – This indicates the potentiometer belongs to Same Sky’s PTN09X series, signifying a family of compact, reliable, and often horizontally oriented rotary potentiometers.
• Switch: No – This potentiometer does not integrate an on/off switch, focusing solely on its variable resistance function.
• Bushing: 5 mm – The 5mm bushing diameter refers to the threaded part that mounts the potentiometer to a panel, ensuring secure and stable installation.
• Power (W): 0.05 – With a power rating of 0.05 Watts, this potentiometer is suitable for low-power signal applications, typical in audio and control circuits where high current handling is not required.
• Size (mm): 9.5 – The compact 9.5mm body size makes this component ideal for applications where board space is at a premium.
• Orientation: Horizontal – The horizontal orientation of the potentiometer’s body relative to the PCB allows for specific layout considerations and panel mounting configurations.
• Shaft Style: D-cut – The D-cut shaft is a common style that provides a flat surface for securing knobs, preventing slippage and ensuring reliable mechanical coupling.
• Termination: Straight PC Pins – Straight PC pins facilitate easy and secure mounting onto printed circuit boards, ensuring robust electrical connections.
• Mounting Type: Through Hole – Through-hole mounting provides strong mechanical stability and reliable electrical contact, especially in applications subject to vibration or mechanical stress.
• Rotation (°): 300 – A 300-degree rotation angle offers a wide range of adjustment, allowing for precise control over the desired parameter.
• Component Type: Rotary Potentiometer – Clearly identifies the component’s primary function as a manually adjustable variable resistor.
• Number of Gangs: 2 – Being a dual-gang potentiometer, it contains two independent resistive elements controlled by a single shaft. This is essential for stereo audio applications, allowing simultaneous adjustment of left and right channels.
• Number of Turns: 1 – This is a single-turn potentiometer, meaning its full resistance range is covered within one complete rotation of the shaft.
• Resistance (kΩ): 10 – The nominal resistance of 10 kΩ (10,000 ohms) makes it suitable for a broad range of signal conditioning and control circuits.
• Shaft Length (mm): 15 – A 15mm shaft length provides adequate protrusion for attaching knobs and panel mounting, accommodating various enclosure designs.
• Resistance Tolerance (%): 20 – A 20% resistance tolerance is standard for many general-purpose potentiometers, indicating the permissible variation from the nominal resistance value.
• Operating Temp Range (°C): -10 ~ 75 – This wide operating temperature range ensures reliable performance in diverse environmental conditions, from moderate cold to significant heat.

Features and Benefits

• Dual-Gang Configuration: The two independent resistive elements make the PTN092-H10115DA ideal for stereo audio applications, enabling synchronized control of two channels with a single knob, simplifying user interface and circuit design.
• Logarithmic Taper for Audio Precision: Its logarithmic taper is specifically chosen for audio volume and tone control, providing a natural and smooth perceived change in sound levels, aligning with human auditory response.
• Compact and Robust Design: Part of the PTN09X series, its 9.5mm body size and through-hole mounting ensure a space-efficient and mechanically stable solution for PCB integration, suitable for durable applications.
• Smooth, Continuous Adjustment: The absence of detents allows for fluid, uninterrupted rotation across the full 300-degree range, offering precise fine-tuning capabilities without discrete steps.
• Wide Operating Temperature Range: With an operating temperature range of -10°C to 75°C, this potentiometer maintains stable performance across various environmental conditions, enhancing product reliability.
• Standard D-Cut Shaft: The industry-standard D-cut shaft ensures compatibility with a vast array of readily available knobs, simplifying product assembly and offering design flexibility.

Typical Applications

• Audio Amplifiers and Mixers: The dual-gang, logarithmic taper design makes it perfect for volume, balance, and tone controls in stereo audio amplifiers, mixing consoles, and home theater systems, ensuring smooth and accurate sound adjustments.
• Musical Instruments and Synthesizers: Utilized in electronic musical instruments for adjusting parameters like filter cutoff, resonance, and modulation depth, providing musicians with tactile and expressive control over sound.
• Industrial Control Panels: Employed in low-power industrial control systems for setting reference voltages, adjusting sensor sensitivity, or fine-tuning process parameters where manual, continuous adjustment is preferred.
• Test and Measurement Equipment: Integrated into oscilloscopes, signal generators, and multimeters for precise calibration, range selection, or fine adjustment of output signals, contributing to accurate measurements.
• Consumer Electronics: Found in various consumer devices such as radios, intercoms, and small appliances where manual adjustment of audio levels, brightness, or other settings is required, offering a user-friendly interface.

The PTN092-H10115DA from Same Sky is a versatile and reliable component for any design requiring precise variable resistance. This part is readily stocked and shipped across India by Cirkit Electro Components, Mumbai, ensuring prompt delivery for your projects.

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