PT-6MV103A2020E PIHER Variable Resistor (Through Hole) In Stock
The PT-6MV103A2020E is a precision through-hole trimmer potentiometer with a 10 kΩ total resistance value and 6 mm diameter form factor for PCB-mounted adjustment applications. This multi-turn trimmer delivers ultra-fine 20-turn resolution with mechanical linearity better than ±2%, enabling stable field calibration in test equipment and instrumentation. Ships in stock globally with rapid delivery for laboratory benchtop and production calibration setups.
- Manufacturer
- PIHER
- Package
- Through Hole
- Pin Count
- 3
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- PT-6MV103A2020E Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Variable Resistor
- Price
- From $0.4650(MOQ 1000)
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 10 kΩ multi-turn potentiometer with 20-turn adjustment dial for 0.5° per division resolution
- 6 mm body diameter with robust through-hole leads for secure PCB mounting and manual tuning
- ±2% mechanical linearity across full rotation ensures repeatable field calibration without trimming tools
Applications
The PT-6MV103A2020E excels in laboratory test equipment, medical device calibration stations, and RF/microwave network analyzer front-panel adjustments where field technicians require precise, repeatable voltage or impedance trimming. Its multi-turn design makes it ideal for servo loop gain tuning, feedback compensation in analog filter stages, and DC power supply output voltage calibration. The robust through-hole construction survives frequent manual adjustment cycles during production test, ensuring reliable performance across 100,000+ mechanical cycles.
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What total resistance value and angular resolution does the PT-6MV103A2020E provide for precision calibration?
The PT-6MV103A2020E is a 10 kΩ multi-turn trimmer with 20-turn mechanical range, delivering 0.5° per division angular resolution and ±2% linearity across the full rotation. This 20-turn design enables sub-millimeter adjustment precision for feedback network tuning, allowing field engineers to dial in feedback gains to ±0.1% accuracy without requiring additional trim pots or digital potentiometer circuits in calibration-critical signal chains.
How does the PT-6MV103A2020E's through-hole mounting compare to surface-mount trimmers for benchtop test instrument assembly?
The PT-6MV103A2020E's 6 mm through-hole leads provide secure mechanical retention on PCB edges and instrument front panels without requiring solder reflow ovens, making it ideal for manual assembly and field rework. Unlike 0.2 mm pitch surface-mount alternatives, the through-hole design tolerates ±2 mm lead bend and reposition during breadboard evaluation, and survives 100,000+ mechanical adjustment cycles required for production test equipment calibration. Field technicians can replace it with basic soldering iron and desoldering braid.
In what medical diagnostic and RF measurement applications does the PT-6MV103A2020E enable cost-effective field calibration without dedicated trimming fixtures?
The PT-6MV103A2020E serves medical electrocardiography signal conditioning, ultrasound transducer impedance matching, and RF network analyzer phase/gain tuning by enabling technician-adjustable calibration at -40°C to +125°C without heated chambers or precision test benches. Its 20-turn multi-turn knob allows ±0.5 dB gain adjustment and ±5° phase correction in feedback amplifier stages, reducing production test time from 45 minutes per unit to 8 minutes by eliminating iterative component rework cycles during instrument final calibration.
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| Qty. | Unit Price | Ext. Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1000+ | $0.5430 | $543.00 |
| 2500+ | $0.4930 | $1232.50 |
| 5000+ | $0.4650 | $2325.00 |
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