New Knob Colors for P16 Knob Potentiometers
P16 Knob Potentiometers
Vishay’s P16 series of knob potentiometer is now available with new red, blue, yellow, and white knob colors.
Combined with the potentiometers’ original black color, the series now offers a complete range of devices. The
P16 series is ideal for applications in tough working conditions — including environments where dust, liquid, and
other types of pollution are present — where a compact footprint is required.
Key Advantages
✓ Compact (knob integrated)
✓ Ease of assembly: front mounting
✓ Waterproof
✓ High dielectric strength
✓ Metallic, plastic knob with several knob colors available and customized knob markings
✓ Optional on / off switch with detent at the beginning of travel (P16S)
✓ Custom versions available
Main Features
✓ Integrated knob
✓ Multiple knob colors and markings offered
✓ Metallic or plastic knob options
✓ Fully sealed and panel sealed
✓ Cycle life: 50 k cycles
✓ Power rating of 1 W @ 40 °C
✓ Temperature range from -40 °C to +125 °C
✓ High dielectric strength: 2500 VRMS
✓ Environmental friendly: lead (Pb)-free, RoHS-compliant
Key Applications
✓ Industrial: air fan controls / lighting / variable frequency drives / welding equipment / remote controls
✓ Audio: audio headset communication / mixing tables / amplifier adjustment / speaker settings
✓ Medical: electric wheelchairs
✓ AMS: audio headsets / night vision googles / walkie talkies
