Potentiometer 1 & 2
Resistance Range
Resistance Tolerance
Standard: ± 30%
Insulation Resistance
100 Megohms @ 250 VDC
Operation Torque
180 ± 50 gf.cm
Power Rating
0.0125 watt @ 50°C, derated to load @ 85°C
Maximum Operating Voltage
50 VAC or 5 VDC maximum
Angle of Rotation
54° maximum
Life
1,000,000 cycles
Two Axis, Half-height
Mini-joystick With
Optional Momentary
Switch
Features
• Compact Size: 20x18x6mm
(.79"x.71"x.24")
• Long Life 1 Million Cycles
• Optional momentary switch is
operational at all rotations
• Sturdy metal case with convenient
mounting tabs
Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
Series 253 DDaattaaSShheeeett
Half-height Mini-joystick
• RoHS compliant
Available Switch
Type
Momentary
Contact Resistance
100 milliohms maximum initially
Dielectric Strength
250 VAC 60 Hz for 1 minute
Insulation Resistance
100 Megohms minimum @ 100 VDC for 1 minute
Operational Force
1,200 ±260 gf
Power Rating
5 VDC, 5 mA maximum
Travel
0.5 ±0.4mm
Switch Life
250,000 cycles
switching 5mA @ 5 VDC
10 K ohms through 200 K ohms
200 milliohms max after 250,000 cycles
1 - 2
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Special: ±10%, ± 20% available
Pat. No: US 6,654,005 ,Taiwan: 176676, China ZL02123347
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Dielectric Strength
250 VAC 60 Hz for 1 minute
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Electrocomponents
Ordering Information
CTS Series 253
253 B 103 C 60 N A
RESISTANCE
TOLERANCE
A – ±10%
B – ±20%
C – ±30%
SWITCH
CONFIGURATION
A – W/O SWITCH
B – MOMENTARY SWITCH
TAP CONFIGURATION
N – NO TAP
ELECTRICAL
ANGLE
60 – 60º
Operating Temperature
-10°C to + 70°C
Soldering Conditions
260 ± 5°C for 5 seconds
Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
RESISTANCE CODE
EXAMPLES
COD E RESISTANCE
103 10K
203 20K
503 50K
104 100K
124 120K
154 150K
DRIVE ARM LENGTH
DIM " L "
A
– 17.8mm
B – 19.3mm
C – 14.7mm
LENGTH FROM
MOUNTING SURFACE
Potentiometer 1 & 2
Mounting Information
PC Terminals
2 - 2
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45 – 45º
SECTION A-A
SCALE : 5X
1 2 3
CENT
SWITCH
CIRCUI T DIAGRAM
a
b
10.7
17.9
12.2
8.8
1.9
54° MAX.
1.90±0.03
C0.15(4)
Ø8.5
0.30±0.05
MAX.
A A
13.30
5.00
3.00±0.05
CENT
CENT.
Ø1.3
Ø1.0
(4)
MOUNTING HOLE DETAIL VIEWED L
FROM MOUNTING SIDE
+0.1
-0.0
-0.0
+0.1 (6)
±0.05
±0.05
1 2 3
1 2 3
+0.1
-0.0
Ø1.2
(2) HOLES
a
b
11.55
5.00 CENT.
15.50
5.00 CENT.
±0.05
CENT.
±0.05
1.90±0.05
0.30±0.05
1.1 (4)
0.8±0.1 (6)
"L"
6.0±0.3 2.0±0.3
3.6±0.3
4.1±0.3
4.0
1.20±0.03
1.0±0.1 (2)
12.4 CENT.
16.0 CENT.
17.6 CENT.
DIMENSION: mm
Caution
Please use extra mechanism to restrict rotational
angle at less than 54 degree or there will be bumpy
or rugged rotational feeling
50 – 50º
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