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Series T/RV5 potentiometers provide a low profile with lateral lug terminals.

MIL Style RV5
Precision Series T

Features

• hot molded carbon element
• one piece housing and bushing
• stainless steel shaft
• quality meeting or exceeding MIL-R-94 - QPL listed

Electrical Specifications

• Resistance range, linear taper: 100  to 5 Meg 
• Resistance range, logarithmic taper: 150  to 1 Meg 
• Resistance tolerance: ±10% or ±20%
• Resistance taper: linear, logarithmic, reverse logarithmic; other tapers by special order
• Power rating: 0.5 watts at 70°C derated to 0 watts at 120°C
• Insulation resistance:
• dry: 10K Meg 
• wet: 100K Meg 
• Dielectric strength: 900 V RMS at sea level
• Operating voltage: 350 V, subject to power rating

​Mechanical Specifications

• Mechanical rotation: 300°
• Operating torque: 1 oz/in to 6 oz/in
• Rotational life: 25,000 cycles

Environmental Specifications

• Operating temperature: -65°C to +125°C
• Resistance to soldering heat: 350°C for 5 seconds
• Humidity range: per MIL-R-94
• Vibration range: per MIL-R-94
• Shock resistance: per MIL-R-94
• Load life: 1000 hours at 70°C

Ordering Information - Military Part numbers

Example: RV5NAYSD502A

Style:



RV5 = MIL style RV5

Bushing:

​

N = standard
L = locking

Switch:



​A = without switch

Temperature
and moisture
characteristics:

Y = as per MIL-R-94

Shaft style:


S = slotted

Shaft length:


L = 3/8"
B = 1/2"
A = 5/8"
D = 7/8"

Resistance value:


​Total resistance
value in :
first two digits
significant,
third digit =
number of zeroes

taper and tolerance:


​A = linear 10%
B = linear 20%
C = logarithmic
10%
D = logarithmic
20%
E = reverse
logarithmic 10%
F = reverse
logarithmic 20%