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Linear and Rotary Potentiometers – Precision Position and Resistance Control by KYOCERA AVX

High-Performance Potentiometers for Demanding Industrial Applications

Our portfolio of linear and rotary potentiometers is engineered for precise position detection, resistance adjustment, and reliable signal control in industrial and electronic systems. Whether for automation technology, drive systems, medical devices, power electronics, or measurement technology – our potentiometers deliver reliable performance under demanding operating conditions, while maintaining economical attractiveness. We offer a comprehensive range of:
  • Rotary Potentiometers
  • Linear Potentiometers
  • Trimmer Potentiometers
LM10
417
CP10
tgn825m

Applications Across Industries

Our linear and rotary potentiometers are successfully deployed in:
  • Industrial automation
  • Medical technology
  • Renewable energy systems
  • Railway and transportation systems
  • Aerospace applications
  • Laboratory and test equipment
By combining proven resistive technologies with robust mechanical design, we ensure reliable performance even in vibration-intensive and temperature-critical environments.
Carbon Presets

 

Series 06 
Dimension:6 mm
Resistance Range:200 Ohm - 1 MOhm
Power Rating:0.1 W / 50 °C
Rotation:mech. 210° ± 10°

Datasheet HA06
Datasheet VA06

 
Series 10/SR 
Dimension:8.5 mm
Resistance Range:200 Ohm - 1 MOhm
Power Rating:0.1 W / 50 °C
Rotation:mech. 210° ± 10°
elektr. 240° ± 15°
Datasheet_10SR83
Datasheet_10SR85		 

 

Carbon Potentiometers

 

Series R 16 
Dimension:16.9 mm
Resistance Range:5 KOhm - 2 MOhm
Power Rating:0.125 W
Rotation:mech. 300° ± 5°
Datasheet_RK1610N 
 
Series 45 

Resistance Range:

500 Ohm - 10 MOhm lin
1 KOhm - 10 MOhm log

Power Rating:

0.5 W lin
0.25 W log

Rotation:

300° ± 5° without switch
320° ± 5° with switch

Datasheet_45 

 

Cermet Presets

 

Series C 06 
Dimension:6 mm
Resistance Range:200 Ohm - 1 MOhm
Power Rating:0.3 W / 50 °C
Rotation:mech. 240° ± 10°

Datasheet_VAC06

Datasheet_HAC06

 
 

Series C 10/ TGN 
Dimension:9 mm
Resistance Range:100 Ohm - 1 MOhm
Power Rating:0.5 W / 70 °C
Rotation:mech. 260° ± 20°
Datasheet_TGN805M
Datasheet_TGN825M		 
 

Series 415 

Dimension:

15 mm

Resistance Range:

22 Ohm - 4.7 MOhm

Power Rating:

1 W / 70 °C

Rotation:

mech. 270° ± 10°

Datasheet_VC414_10
Datasheet_VC414_30
Datasheet_HC414_10
Datasheet_HC414_30		 
 
Cermet Potentiometers

 

Series 456 
Dimension:15 mm
Resistance Range:

22 Ohm - 4.7 M Ohm lin

Power Rating:1 W / 70 °C
(1.5 W / 40 °C)
Rotation:

mech. 270° ± 10°

Datasheet_HC456_30
Datasheet_VC456_30		 
 
Series C16 

Dimension:

16 mm

Resistance Range:

22 Ohm - 10 MOhm

Power Rating:

0.5 W / 70 °C
(1 W / 40 W)

Rotation:

mech. 270° ± 5°

Datasheet_C16K 
Conductive Plastic Potentiometers

 

Series CP10 
Resistance Range:2 KOhm - 25 KOhm
Power Rating:0.15 W / 70 °C
Rotation:300°
Datasheet_CP10
 
 
Series CP16 

Dimension:

16 mm

Resistance Range:

1 KOhm - 10 KOhm

Power Rating:

1 W / 40 °C

Rotation:

mech. 300° ± 5°

elektr. 275° ± 10°

Datasheet_CP16K
Datasheet_CP16K_HP		 
 
Series CP17/543 

Resistance Range:

4150 Ohm ± 20%

Rotation:

125° ± 5°

Datasheet_CP17/543
 
Series CP16000 

Resistance Range:

3 KOhm - 25 KOhm

Power Rating:

1 W / 70 °C derate for restricted angle

Rotation:

340° ± 3°

Datasheet_CP16000
 
Series LM10 

Resistance Range:

1 KOhm, 5KOhm, 10 KOhm

Datasheet_LM10

 

Wirewound Potentiometers

 

Series 115 
Dimension:20.4 mm
Resistance Range:1 Ohm - 22 KOhm
Power Rating:2 W / 40 °C
Rotation:

mech. 270° ± 10°

elektr. 240° ± 15°

Datasheet_115Q7

Datasheet_115Q8

 
Series ABW1 
Dimension:23 mm
Resistance Range:5 Ohm - 22 KOhm
Power Rating:1 W / 40 °C
Rotation:mech. 285° ± 5°
elektr. 265° ± 5°
Datasheet_ABW1
Datasheet_ABW1p		 
Series ABW2 
Dimension:28.5 mm
Resistance Range:5 Ohm - 22 KOhm
Power Rating:2 W / 40 °C
Rotation:mech. 300° ± 5°
elektr. 270° ± 5°
Datasheet_ABW2N
Datasheet_ABW2N_PVC		 
Series AW 
Dimension:24 mm
Resistance Range:5 Ohm - 25 KOhm
Power Rating:4 W / 40 °C
Rotation:mech. 300° ± 10°
elektr. 280° ± 5°
Datasheet_AW 
 
 
Rotary Knob Switches

 

Series 417  
Dimension:19.4 mm 
Resistance range:1 x 12 to 1 x 2
2 x 6 to 2 x 2
3 x 4 to 3 x 2
4 x 3 to 4 x 2, 6 x 2		 
Power rating:150 V DC / AC 130 mA
max. 5VA		 
Rotation :Index angle:
Operating life:
Switching mode:
Isolation resistance:		30°
15.000 cycles
not shorting/
shorting
1 x 109 Ohm
Datasheet_417  
Series 419  
Dimension:19.4 mm 
Resistance range:1 x 12 to 1 x 2
2 x 6 to 2 x 2
3 x 4 to 3 x 2
4 x 3 to 4 x 2, 6 x 2		 
Power rating:150 V DC / AC 130 mA
max. 5VA		 
Rotation :Index angle:
Operating life:
Switching mode:
Isolation resistance:		30°
15.000 cycles
not shorting/
shorting
1 x 109 Ohm
Datasheet_419  
Series 420  
Dimension:19.4 mm 
Resistance range:1 x 12 to 1 x 2
2 x 6 to 2 x 2
3 x 4 to 3 x 2
4 x 3 to 4 x 2, 6 x 2		 
Power rating:150 V DC / AC 130 mA
max. 5VA		 
Rotation :Index angle:
Operating life:
Switching mode:
Isolation resistance:		30°
15.000 cycles
not shorting/
shorting
1 x 109 Ohm
Datenblatt_420  

 

Product Overview for Linear and Rotary Potentiometers

Explore our product catalog using our product selector. Compare all specifications based on various parameters and find the right component for your application.

 

Potentiometer Overview – Different form factors to fit the application

Rotary Potentiometers – Compact and Precise Angular Position Control

Engineered for reliable rotational adjustment

Our rotary potentiometers enable precise angular position detection and manual resistance adjustment in:
  • Industrial automation
  • Audio and control systems
  • Drive technology
  • Instrumentation

Available in single-turn and multi-turn designs, with various shaft types and mounting options, they provide flexibility for OEM integration.

Key Features:
  • Various resistance values
  • High mechanical durability
  • Customizable shaft configurations

Rotary Potentiometers – Angular Adjustment & Feedback

Rotary potentiometers offer precise angular resistance variation for user adjustment and position feedback functions. With a single-turn configuration and smooth rotation, they are ideal for industrial control knobs, operator interfaces and tuning applications.

Benefits include:
  • Uniform rotary resistance taper
  • Panel mount and shaft options
  • Stable performance over mechanical rotation cycles

 

Linear Potentiometers – Accurate Linear Displacement Measurement

Linear potentiometers convert mechanical linear motion into proportional resistance for position feedback and adjustment tasks. Suitable for panel interfaces, user settings or sensor input calibration, linear models provide predictable changes in resistance across their travel range.

Key benefits:
  • Smooth linear resistance characteristic
  • Compact slide formats for user control
  • Precise mechanical travel calibration
  • Ideal for machine panels, instrumentation and control desks

Trimmer Potentiometers – Fine Tuning on PCB

Trimmer potentiometers (preset pots) are compact variable resistors designed for board-level fine tuning. They offer adjustment capability for calibration, threshold setting and circuit balance in analog and digital circuits.

Typical use cases:
  • Precision circuit tuning during assembly
  • Calibration of analog gain and offset
  • Board-level resistance adjustment for test points

 

Technology Overview – The Right Resistive Element for Your Application

Selecting the appropriate potentiometer technology is critical for accuracy, lifetime, and environmental stability.

Technologies:
  • Cermet
  • Carbon
  • Wirewound
  • Conductive Plastic

Cermet Potentiometers – Stability and Precision

Cermet potentiometers combine ceramic and metal materials to ensure:

  • High temperature stability
  • Excellent long-term resistance stability
  • Low noise characteristics
  • Compact design options

They are ideally suited for precision electronics, industrial controls, and calibration tasks.

Carbon Potentiometers – Cost-Effective and Versatile

Our Carbon potentiometers offer:

  • Economical design
  • Reliable performance for standard applications
  • Wide resistance range availability

Our Carbon potentiometric solutions are widely used in general electronics, control panels, and consumer-related industrial devices.

 

Wirewound Potentiometers – High Power and Accuracy

Our Wirewound potentiometers are characterized by:

  • High power dissipation capability
  • Excellent linearity
  • Robust mechanical construction
  • High load resistance

They are the preferred solution for power electronics, drive systems, and applications requiring high current handling.

Conductive Plastic Potentiometers – Long Lifetime and Smooth Operation

Conductive plastic potentiometers provide:

  • Extremely long mechanical lifetime
  • Low contact resistance variation (CRV)
  • Smooth rotational or linear movement
  • High resolution and repeatability

These are ideal for motion control, joystick systems, and high-end position sensing applications.

Why Choose Our Potentiometer Solutions?

  • Broad technology portfolio (Cermet, Carbon, Wirewound, Conductive Plastic)
  • Engineering support for system integration
  • Application-specific customization
  • High availability and consistent quality
  • Long-term product lifecycle management
Our focus is on delivering technically superior potentiometer solutions that meet the requirements of modern electronic and electromechanical systems.

Technical Consultation and Product Selection

Selecting the optimal potentiometer requires consideration of electrical parameters, mechanical integration, environmental conditions, and lifecycle expectations. Our technical specialists support you with your project.
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