448 series

448 series

448 series

Product catalog summary
Overview: The CTS 448 Series is a commercial linear motion carbon composition slide potentiometer designed for versatility and economical use. It features a slim construction with multiple mounting options and is RoHS compliant.
Specifications:
  • Slider travel ranges from 10mm to 60mm.
  • Available in single or dual element designs.
  • Resistance range from 500 ohms to 1 Meg ohms with tolerances of ±10%, ±20%, and ±30%.
  • Maximum operating voltage varies by taper and size, up to 500VDC for linear tapers.
  • Power rating up to 0.5 watts for linear tapers.
Features:
  • Innovative AC power switch options (SPST, SPDT).
  • Center detent available for precise control.
  • Actuator styles include parallel or perpendicular to the PC board, with low-profile options.
Mechanical and Environmental:
  • Operating force ranges from 20-150g for potentiometers and 100-500g for switches.
  • Operating life standard at 10,000 cycles, with special options up to 250,000 cycles.
  • Operating temperature range from -40°C to +85°C.
  • Reflow soldering maximum temperature of 260°C for 5 seconds.
Applications: Suitable for various design requirements with customizable actuator lengths, terminal styles, resistance values, and travel options.
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Catalog excerpts

448 series-1

RoHS Compliant j->~l Sense Series 448 Commercial Linear Motion Carbon Composition Slide Potentiometer ■ 10-60mm slider travel ■ Innovative AC power switch (SPST, SPDT) ■ Center detent available ■ Single or dual element designs ■ Economical ■ Wide resistance range ■ Slim construction ■ RoHS compliant Description The versatile 448 Series provides the designer with a thin construction and multiple mounting options. As a standard construction, the 448 series is available with the actuator parallel or perpendicular to PC board. Options include various actuator lengths, terminal styles, resistance values, and travel options to meet your design requirements. Series M°unting Travel Actuator Resistance Code Resistance Taper Specials y Style Examples Tolerance Spec. Actuator parallel to PC board Actuator perpendicular to PC board Actuator (Low profile) perpendicular to PCB (mono only) Code Spec. ▼ Code Resistance 501 500 ohms Code Spec. SPST power S switch (20 & 30mm X type only) SPDT power switch (20mm X type and 9.5mm actuator only) Code Spec. ©2018 CTS® Corporation. Information/product(s) subject to change. No warranty that product(s) will meet the stated specifications for customer specific applications or test equipment. Visit www.ctscorp.com for list of applicable patent(s), more information, or to request a quote

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448 series-2

Resistance Range Resistance Tolerance Insulation Resistance Conditions & Remarks Linear (Audio - consult CTS) ±30%, ±20%, ±10% at 250 VDC Series 448 Slide Potentiometer Maximum Operating Voltage Power Rating, watts Mechanical and Environmental Power Switch (optional) SPST 10,000 cycles carrying 1,000 watts 120 VAC (Tungsten-filament) SPDT 10,000 cycles carrying 600 watts 120 VAC (Tungsten-filament) Slide Travel (without switch) Slide Travel (with switch) Power Switch (optional) SPST 10,000 cycles carrying 1,000 watts 120 VAC (Tungsten-filament) SPDT 10,000 cycles carrying 600 watts 120 VAC (Tungsten-filament)...

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448 series-3

Series 448 Slide Potentiometer Mechanical Specifications Figure 1 - 448V Mono Page 3 of 5 ©2018 CTS® Corporation. Information/product(s) subject to change. No warranty that product(s) will meet the stated specifications for customer specific applications or test equipment. Visit www.ctscorp.com for list of applicable patent(s), more information, or to request a quote.

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448 series-4

Slide Potentiometer ©2018 CTS® Corporation. Information/product(s) subject to change. No warranty that product(s) will meet the stated specifications for customer specific applications or test equipment. Visit www.ctscorp.com for list of applicable patent(s), more information, or to request a quote.

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448 series-5

Slide Potentiometer Figure 6 - 448X Mono W/SPST Switch SWITCH OPEN SWITCH CLOSED SWITCH CLOSED ACTUATOR CENTERLINE 448 Series Actuator Styles 2018-06-26 Rev. A ©2018 CTS® Corporation. Information/product(s) subject to change. No warranty that product(s) will meet the stated specifications for customer specific applications or test equipment. Visit www.ctscorp.com for list of applicable patent(s), more information, or to request a quote.

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