PST065 6mm Incremental Potentiometers

Introduction

Bourns’ PST065 series comprises compact 6 mm incremental potentiometers designed for position-feedback duties where mechanical space is limited. The series combines a miniature format with a hollow-shaft configuration, making it relevant to designs that need rotary position input or feedback while simplifying mechanical coupling.

What it does

An incremental potentiometer provides changing position information as its shaft is rotated. In the PST065 series, the hollow-shaft arrangement is a defining mechanical feature: it allows the device to be integrated around or coupled with compatible shafts rather than requiring a conventional solid-shaft arrangement.

The series is intended for reliable position-feedback applications and is specified with a long operational-life characteristic. Its 6 mm form factor targets compact equipment, while the mounting-hole pin style supports board-level mechanical and electrical integration.

Applications

Potential applications based on the series’ position-feedback function and compact construction include:

• Industrial control interfaces and machinery controls
• Robotics mechanisms requiring rotary position feedback
• Factory-automation equipment
• Motion-control systems
• Human-machine interface (HMI) equipment
• Commercial equipment with space-constrained rotary controls or feedback assemblies

Design considerations

The PST065 uses a 6 mm package and a hollow shaft, so enclosure layout, shaft dimensions, coupling method, and mechanical alignment should be considered early in the design. The hollow-shaft configuration may be particularly useful where the potentiometer must fit around an existing shaft or where direct mechanical integration can reduce assembly complexity.

Its mounting-hole pin arrangement should also be matched to the intended PCB or mounting layout. Designers should review the datasheet for the detailed mechanical dimensions, pin arrangement, and operating requirements before finalizing the interface.

Availability and further information

The source/distributor and datasheet links on this page provide further information on the Bourns PST065 6 mm incremental potentiometer series, including detailed specifications and mechanical documentation.