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3/8" Square (10 mm) Single-Turn Cermet Trimmer
The Model 63 cermet trimmer is available in several pin
configurations for top or side adjustment and with a choice
of Knob styles for finger setting. Quick adjustment is
achieved with multi-finger wiper and the standard resistance
range is between 100 and 2 M with a tolerance of
± 10 %.
FEATURES
Arrow and graduations for repeatable settings
“O” ring seal for solvent and aqueous washing
Rigid board mounting achieved with pins
secured in housing
Multi-finger wiper for better contact resistance
Solid end stop
Tests according to CECC 41000 or IEC 60393-1
Material categorization: For definitions of compliance
please see www.vishay.com/doc?99912
DIMENSIONS in inches (millimeters) ± 0.02" (0.5 mm)
63M63S
63P63X
0.01
(0.25)
0.188
(4.78)
min.
0.020 x 0.012
(0.51 x 0.30)
0.190
(4.83)
0.2 ± 0.010
(5.1 ± 0.25)
0.395
(10.03)
0.100
(2.54)
0.045
(1.14)
0.100
(2.54)
0.177
(4.5)
0.100
(2.54)
0.375
(9.52)
0.375
(9.52)
0.40
(1.02)
0.100
(2.54)
0.100
(2.54)
0.100
(2.54)
0.01
(0.25)
T607
(all pin styles)
0.410
(10.41)
Ø 0.330
(8.38)
T640
(pin styles P and M)
Ø 0.550
(13.97)
0.320
(8.13)
T614
(all pin styles)
0.119
(3.02)
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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Effective travel 270° nominal
Resistance range 100 to 2 M
Resistance tolerance ± 10 %
End resistance 2 or 1 % whichever is greater
Temperature coefficient of resistance (typical) ± 100 ppm/°C
Power rating 0.5 W at +70 °C derated linearly to 0 W at 125 °C
maximum voltage not to exceed 250 V
Circuit diagram
Dielectric withstand voltage 1000 VAC at sea level; 250 VAC at 80 000 ft (24 000 m)
Insulation resistance (500 VDC)1000 M minimum
Contact resistance variation 1 % or 1 , whichever is greater
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Mechanical travel 300° ± 50
Starting torque 35 mNm max.
Weight 0.03 oz. (0.85 g) max.
Resistance element Cermet
2 terminal adjustability ± 0.15 % of RT
3 terminal adjustability ± 0.05 % of applied voltage
Terminals Pure Sn (code e3)
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Temperature range -55 °C to +125 °C
Climatic category 55/125/21
Sealing IP64
PERFORMANCES
TESTS CONDITIONS MAX.
(R)
CHANGE PER CECC PER IEC PER MIL
VAB/VAC 41100
Vibration 98 m/s2, 10 Hz to 500 Hz 1 % 2 % (PARA 2.3.2) Test FC (IEC 6-2-6) Method 204
Electrical endurance 1000 h 3 % - (PARA 2.5.16) - No equiv.
Soldering - - - (PARA 2.3.7) Test TB (IEC 68-2-20) Method 208
Resistance to heat - 1 % - (PARA 2.3.7) Test B (IEC 68-2-20A) Method 210
Damp heat steady state 21 days 3 % - (PARA 2.1) Test C (IEC 68-2-3) Method 103
Mechanical life 200 cycles 3 % - - Method 2 -
Terminal strength 2.2 lbs. (1 kg) min. - - - -
MARKING
Vishay trademark
•Model
Resistance value
Tolerance
Date code
Terminal identification
ac
bcw
(2)
(3)
(1)
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PACKAGING
In box of 200 pieces code B40 (BO200)
•On request :
In box of 100 pieces code B30 (BO100)
In tube of 50 pieces code T20 (TU50)
ORDERING INFORMATION (Part Number)
Model STYLE OHMIC VALUE TOLERANCE PACKAGING CODE SPECIAL
NUMBER
M63 P
M
X
S
From
100 to 2 M
201 = 200R
K = 10 % B40 = Box 200 pieces
On request:
B30 = Box 100 pieces
T20 = Tube 50 pieces
(If applicable)
Given by
Vishay
for custom
design
DESCRIPTION (for information only)
63 P 200U 10 % T607 BO200 e3
MODEL STYLE VALUE TOLERANCE SPECIAL PACKAGING LEAD FINISH
201 K B4 T 03M P6 067
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