®
Linear motion
0.2 watt
composition
slide control
Features
• Innovative AC power switch, SPST or
SPDT, available on mono element
resistors
• 10-60mm slider travel
• 0.2 watt power rating (resistor)
• 1000 watt power rating (SPST switch)
• 600 watt power rating (SPDT switch)
• Detent at 50% travel available
• Multiple detents available
• Single or dual element designs
• Economical
• Wide resistance range
• Slim construction permits stacking
many units in a small space
Technical Data Sheet 1448C
CTS CORPORATION / MANUFACTURER OF RELIABLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS
Series 448
Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
Resistance Range
500 ohms through 1 megohm
Resistance Tolerance
Standard ±20%
Available ±10%
Resistance Tapers
Standard: Linear
Special: Available upon request
Insulation Resistance
10 megohms at 250 VDC
Voltage Rating
Across end terminals
Linear curves—300 VDC
(Not to exceed wattage ratings)
Power Rating, watts
Resistor: 0.2 watt @ 55°C derated to no load
@ 85°C, linear taper
Switch: 1000 watts 120VAC (tungsten-filament load)
6A 120VAC @ 0.75-0.80PF (inductive load)
Power Switch (optional)
SPST - 10,000 cycles carrying 1000 watts 120 VAC
(Tungsten-filament)
10,000 cycles switching 6A 120 VAC @ 0.75-0.80PF
(Inductive load)
SPDT - 10,000 cycles carrying 600 watts 120 VAC
(Tungsten-filament)
6,000 cycles switching 3A 120 VAC @ 0.75-0.80PF
(Inductive load)
Slide Travel
X and U Style: 10, 15, 20, 30, 45, and 60mm
V Style: 10, 15, 25, 40, and 55mm
Switch: 20mm = 17mm electrical + 3mm switch
30mm = 27mm electrical + 3mm switch
Actuator Information
See Illustrations, page 4 (Actuator Styles)
Operating Force
Either direction 20-150 gf
Switch OFF force: 100-500 gf
Stop Strength: 3K gf maximum, measured at
base of slider
Detent Force (detent optional)
Leaving detent: 20-200 gf over operating force
Operating Life
10,000 cycles
Linear 0.05w 0.1w 0.2w 0.25w 0.5w
Non-linear 0.025w 0.05w 0.1w 0.15w 0.25w
Size 10mm 15mm 30mm 45mm 60mm
Taper 20mm
MODEL DIMENSIONS
L (Travel) A B C
U448-10D 10/ .394 19.10/ .752 25.40/1.000 29.50/1.161
U448-15D 15/ .591 24.10/ .949 30.40/1.197 34.50/1.359
U448-20D 20/ .787 29.10/1.146 35.40/1.394 39.50/1.555
U448-30D 30/ 1.181 39.10/1.539 45.40/1.787 49.50/1.949
U448-45D 45/ 1.772 54.10/2.130 60.40/2.378 64.50/2.539
U448-60D 60/ 2.362 69.10/2.721 75.40/2.969 79.50/3.131
DIMENSION:
MM
INCH
MODEL DIMENSIONS
L (Travel) A B
U448-10M 10/ .394 19.60/ .772 23.70/ .933
U448-15M 15/ .591 24.60/ .969 28.70/1.130
U448-20M 20/ .787 29.60/1.165 33.70/1.327
U448-30M 30/ 1.181 39.60/1.559 43.70/1.720
U448-45M 45/ 1.772 54.60/2.149 58.70/2.311
U448-60M 60/ 2.362 69.60/2.740 73.70/2.902
Type V448 MONO
Type U448 MONO
Type U448 DUAL
MODEL DIMENSIONS
L (Travel) A B
V448-10M 10/ .394 30.20/1.189 28.70/1.130
V448-15M 15/ .591 35.20/1.387 33.70/1.372
V448-25M 25/ .984 45.20/1.180 43.70/1.721
V448-40M 40/ 1.575 60.20/2.370 58.70/2.311
V448-55M 55/ 2.166 75.20/2.961 73.70/2.902
DIMENSION:
MM
INCH
DIMENSION:
MM
INCH
MODEL DIMENSIONS
L (Travel) A B C
X448-20MS 20/ .787 27.50/1.083 47.20/1.859 49.20/1.937
X448-30MS 30/ 1.181 37.50/1.476 57.20/2.272 59.20/2.331
DIMENSION:
MM
INCH
MODEL DIMENSIONS
L (Travel) A B C
X448-10D 10/ .394 17.60/ .693 30.30/1.193 32.40/1.276
X448-15D 15/ .591 22.60/ .890 35.30/1.390 37.40/1.473
X448-20D 20/ .787 27.60/1.087 40.30/1.587 42.40/1.669
X448-30D 30/ 1.181 37.60/1.481 50.30/1.981 52.40/2.063
X448-45D 45/ 1.772 52.60/2.071 65.30/2.571 67.40/2.654
X448-60D 60/ 2.362 67.60/2.662 80.30/3.162 82.40/3.248
DIMENSION:
MM
INCH
MODEL DIMENSIONS
L (Travel) A B
X448-10M 10/ .394 24.50/ .965 26.60/1.047
X448-15M 15/ .591 29.50/1.161 31.60/1.244
X448-20M 20/ .787 34.50/1.359 36.60/1.441
X448-30M 30/ 1.181 44.50/1.752 46.60/1.835
X448-45M 45/ 1.772 59.50/2.343 61.60/2.425
X448-60M 60/ 2.362 74.50/2.934 76.60/3.016
DIMENSION:
MM
INCH
Type X448 MONO
Type X448 DUAL
Type X448 MONO W/SPST SWITCH
MODEL DIMENSIONS
L (Travel) A B C
X448-20MS 20/ .787 27.50/1.083 47.20/1.859 49.20/1.937
X448-30MS 30/ 1.181 37.50/1.476 57.20/2.272 59.20/2.331
DIMENSION:
MM
INCH
Type X448 MONO W/SPDT SWITCH
Order From:
CTS CORPORATION, ELECTROCOMPONENTS / 1601 Mishawaka Street / Elkhart, Indiana 46514
North America Toll Free (888) 287-4690 / (219) 296-6700 / FAX: (219) 293-1240 http://www.ctscorp.com
CTS COMPONENTS TAIWAN, LTD. / 7, Central 6th Road (Chung Liu Road) / P.O. Box 26-20
Kaohsiung Export Processing Zone / Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Rep. of China
(07) 8216145 / FAX: (07) 8417642.8110040 5M-1-99I
Actuator Styles
Ordering Information
448 U E 2 102 B D N
MOUNTING STYLE
U Actuator—parallel to
PC Board
X Actuator—
perpendicular to PC
Board
V Actuator—low profile
perpendicular to PCB
TRAVEL
U & X Types
V-Type
A 10mm A 10mm
B 15mm B 15mm
C 20mm C 25mm
D 30mm D 40mm
E 45mm E 55mm
F 60mm
ACTUATOR STYLE
U & X Types
V-Type
2: Style A: 9.5mm 1: Style D: 3.35mm
3: Style B: 4.0mm
4: Style C: 5.0mm
RESISTANCE CODE
(EXAMPLES)
Code Resistance
501 500 ohms
102 1K
252 2.5K
502 5K
103 10K
253 25K
503 50K
104 100K
RESISTANCE
TOLERANCE
A ±10%
B ±20%
C ±30%
TAPER
D Linear
A CW 10% audio
B CCW 10% audio
SPECIALS
N No specials
C Center detent
M Multiple detent
S SPST Power Switch
(20 & 30mm
X type only)
D SPDT Power Switch
(20 & 30mm X type only)
Actuator Style “D”
Available for “V” type only
For dual elements: Consult factory
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