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Same Sky PTN091 10K Rotary Potentiometer

Details

• Location: Cabinet-2, Bin 8, Section B
• Category: Passive Components
• Brand: Same Sky (formerly CUI Devices)
• Part Number: PTN091-V10115K1B
• Model: PTN091
• Resistance: 10kΩ
• Quantity: 20 units
• Status: Available
• Price Range: $1.50-2.00 per unit
• Product URL: DigiKey - PTN091-V10115K1B

Description

The Same Sky PTN091 is a standard 9.5mm vertical rotary potentiometer with a 10K ohm linear taper. It features a 15mm knurled shaft for comfortable manual adjustment and is designed for through-hole PCB mounting. This is a reliable, general-purpose potentiometer suitable for volume controls, sensor calibration, parameter adjustment, and other applications requiring variable resistance.

Specifications

Electrical Characteristics

• Resistance: 10kΩ
• Tolerance: ±20% (typical)
• Taper: Linear
• Power Rating: 0.5W (typical)
• Voltage Rating: 250V (typical)
• Temperature Coefficient: ±500ppm/°C (typical)
• Noise: <1µV/V (typical)

Mechanical Characteristics

• Package: Through-Hole
• Diameter: 9.5mm
• Orientation: Vertical
• Shaft Type: Knurled
• Shaft Length: 15mm
• Shaft Diameter: 6mm
• Rotation: 270° (typical)
• Operating Torque: 2-10 mN⋅m
• Life: 100,000+ cycles
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C

Pin Configuration

• Pin 1: Wiper (output)
• Pin 2: One end of resistive element
• Pin 3: Other end of resistive element

Applications

• Volume controls
• Brightness/contrast adjustment
• Sensor calibration and tuning
• Parameter adjustment in circuits
• User interface controls
• Analog signal conditioning
• Prototyping and breadboard projects

Circuit Examples

Basic Voltage Divider

Connect between supply voltage and ground, with wiper providing adjustable output voltage:

• Pin 2: +5V (or supply voltage)
• Pin 3: Ground
• Pin 1: Adjustable output (0V to +5V)

Sensor Calibration

Use as a trimmer to calibrate sensor readings or adjust circuit parameters during setup.

Technical Notes

• Linear taper provides proportional resistance change across rotation
• Knurled shaft provides good grip and tactile feedback
• 270° rotation allows for fine adjustment control
• Suitable for both manual and motorized adjustment applications
• RoHS compliant
• Standard through-hole leads for easy PCB mounting

Tags

potentiometer, rotary, 10k, through-hole, knurled-shaft, linear-taper, digikey, cabinet-2, bin-8, status-available

Notes

Versatile general-purpose potentiometer suitable for a wide range of applications. The 10K resistance value is one of the most commonly used in electronics. Stock of 20 units provides good supply for multiple projects or prototyping work.