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P16, PA16

Vishay Sfernice

Knob Potentiometer

This document is subject to change without notice.

The P16 is a revolutionary concept in panel mounted

potentiometers. This unique design consists of a knob

driving and incorporating a cermet potentiometer. Only the

mounting hardware and terminals are situated on the back

side of the panel reducing to a minimum the required

clearance.

FEATURES

 Test according to CECC 41000 or IEC 60393-1

 P16 - Version for professional and industrial

applications (cermet)

1 W at 40 °C

 PA16 - Version for professional audio applications

(conductive plastic)

0.5 W at 40 °C

 Compact (integrated)

 High dielectric strength: 2500 V

RMS

 Fully sealed and panel sealed

 Metallic or plastic knob options

 Custom knob on request

 Material categorization: For definitions of compliance

DIMENSIONS in millimeters (± 0.5 mm)

P16NP

P16NM

PANEL CUTOUT

Panel sealing ring

Thickness nut 2 mm

washer 1.5 mm

Thread M10 x 0.75

12 wrench

9.6

8.8

13.5 ± 1

15.5 ± 1

7.2

Panel sealing ring

Thickness nut 2 mm

washer 1.5 mm

Thread M10 x 0.75

12 wrench

10.2

9.4

7.2

13.5 ± 1

15.5 ± 1

ø 10

+ 0.1

+ 0

8.1

+ 0.1

+ 0

Panel thickness max.: 3 mm

3 terminals

0.3

8

c

30

a

1.8

b

Reference mark

Ø 16