39 mm Size Hollow Shaft Type Potentiometer with Red LED for Automotive Applications

Duesseldorf, Germany, May 27, 2009 - With the RK39A, ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers a potentiometer with a 20.2mm hollow shaft and a red LED for illumination of knob icons. The surface-mountable device is remarkable for its compact design with a diameter of 39mm and a low height of only 22.2mm. It features a rotation angle of 220±5° with 17 detent positions. The detent torque is 40±16mNm, the operating life of the potentiometer is specified with 30,000 rotational cycles. Further technical specifications include a power consumption of 0.05W, a total resistance of 5kΩ and an insulation resistance of 10MΩ at 50VDC. The voltage proof is specified with 50VAC for one minute, the operating temperature ranges from -40°C to +85°C. The LED illuminated potentiometer is most suitable for knob design of various set devices, e.g. for air-conditioning, fan, and audio system control in automotive applications. The RK39A potentiometer meets the RoHS (Restriction on Hazardous Substances) directives. It is available in minimum packaging units of 500 pieces. For more information on the new the product please click here

ALPS Electric Co., Ltd. Since its establishment in 1948 ALPS has grown as a comprehensive manufacturer of electronic components. At present ALPS is creating innovative high-value-added products in its main business segments – Components, Magnetic Devices, Communications, Peripheral Products, and Automotive Electronics – which are contributing to the advance of a digital society. ALPS is a global company that carries out its operations with 23 production bases in 9 countries as well as 57 sales bases in 14 countries. Consolidated net sales in the year ended March 31, 2008 amounted to YEN 693 billion. ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH, a subsidiary of ALPS Electric Co., Ltd., was established in 1979. Since 1989, the European Head Office has been located in Düsseldorf, where a team of specialists works in Sales, Marketing, and Product Engineering. The activities of our branch offices in Munich, Paris and Milton Keynes, Stockholm, Gothenburg, our sales office in Milan and our European distribution work are co-ordinated from Düsseldorf.