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This specification covers the general requirements for multiturn, lead-screw actuated and single turn wire-wound, variable resistors with a contact bearing uniformly over the entire surface of the entire resistive element, wound linearly, when positioned by an actuator. These resistors are capable of full load operation (where maximum resistance is engaged) at a maximum ambient temperature of 85°C, and are suitable for continuous operation when properly derated, at a maximum temperature of 150°C (see figure 2). These resistors have a resistance tolerance of ±5 percent (see 3.1).

The PIN shall be in the following form and as specified (see 3.1 and 6.2):

The style is identified by the two-letter symbol "RT" followed by a two-digit number. The letters identify adjustment type, wire-wound, variable resistors and the number identifies the physical size.

The resistance temperature characteristic of the completed resistor is identified by a single letter in accordance with table I. TABLE I. Characteristics.

Symbol Maximum resistance Parts per million temperature characteristic per °C (ppm) 1/ in percent per °C 1/ ------------------------------------------------------------ C 0.005 ±50 1/ Referred to an ambient temperature of 25°C.

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The temperature characteristic is identified by a single digit number in accordance with table II. TABLE II. Temperature characteristic.

Maximum resistance Parts per million Symbol temperature characteristic per °C (ppm) in percent per °C ----------------------------------------------------------- °C °C 2 85 150

The terminals are identified by a single letter in accordance with table III. TABLE III. Terminals.

Symbol Type of terminal --------------------------------------------------- L Flexible, insulated wire leads P Printed circuit pins W 1/ Printed circuit pins (edge-mounted) X 2/ Printed circuit pins (edge-mounted, alternate configuration) Y 3/ Printed circuit pin (staggered) 1/ Available only in essentially square styles. Pins extend from the edge 180° away from the adjustment head, and are parallel to the longitudinal axis of the adjustment screw. 2/ Available only in essentially square styles. Pins extend from edge, 90° away from the adjustment head, and are perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the adjustment screw. 3/ Applicable only to style RT12.

The nominal resistance value expressed in ohms is identified by a three-digit number; the first two digits represent significant figures and the last digit specifies the number of zeros to follow. The following are examples of symbols for resistance values:

100 = 10 ohms 101 = 100 ohms 102 = 1,000 ohms

The PIN RT10C2P102 signifies:

RT10 - Adjustment type, wire-wound, variable resistor of the dimensions specified (see 3.1). C - Having a resistance temperature characteristic of 0.005 percent ±50 ppm) per °C. 2 - Having a temperature characteristic capable of operation at 85°C maximum and derated, at 150°C maximum (see 3.5). P - Having printed circuit pins. 102 - Having a nominal total resistance value of 1,000 ohms.

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