PIHER North America is introducing PS15, a SMD Potentiometer. The PS15 Rotary Position Sensor features configurable capabilities for maximum design flexibility in a small 15mm package. The sensor offers a surface mountable solution for detecting changes in angle and position and converting them into a highly reliable voltage output. It can be processed by standard automated placement equipment and reflow (or lead-free reflow) soldered. For applications where rotor angle is critical, locating pins are available.
The PS15 Series is available with seven different rotor designs and 15 shaft styles with choice of nine colors in standard or UL94 compatible plastic. This offering allows PIHER to configure a custom sensing solution for virtually any control or position feedback requirement. The result is a customized sensor that maximizes board density, reduces weight and eases assembly while achieving the engineer s critical sensor design goals for the application.
An optional detent feature provides further customization. Detents not only add a crisp "click" sensation for each unique position without affecting the sensor specification or output, but also offer significant savings in both cost and space; and are particularly advantageous in industrial and domestic power tool applications to prevent accidental rotation. Piher can design up to 27 different detent configurations anywhere within the electrical rotation.
In developing the PS15, PIHER s engineers paid particular attention to the surface mount land patterns (footprints or pads) that define the locations where components are soldered to the PC board. The PS15 s land patterns have been optimized to maximize solder joint strength, clean ability, testability, and repair - all critical features in the overall produceablity of the board assembly.
The PS15 Series is available with seven different rotor designs and 15 shaft styles with choice of nine colors in standard or UL94 compatible plastic. This offering allows PIHER to configure a custom sensing solution for virtually any control or position feedback requirement. The result is a customized sensor that maximizes board density, reduces weight and eases assembly while achieving the engineer s critical sensor design goals for the application.
An optional detent feature provides further customization. Detents not only add a crisp "click" sensation for each unique position without affecting the sensor specification or output, but also offer significant savings in both cost and space; and are particularly advantageous in industrial and domestic power tool applications to prevent accidental rotation. Piher can design up to 27 different detent configurations anywhere within the electrical rotation.
In developing the PS15, PIHER s engineers paid particular attention to the surface mount land patterns (footprints or pads) that define the locations where components are soldered to the PC board. The PS15 s land patterns have been optimized to maximize solder joint strength, clean ability, testability, and repair - all critical features in the overall produceablity of the board assembly.
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