M150
World’s Smallest Stringpot
Ultra-Miniature String Pot • Voltage Divider Output
1.5–inch Stroke Range
Precision High-Cycle Potentiometer
Designed for Test and Space-Critical Applications

General
Full Stroke Range

0-1.5 inches

Output Signal Options

voltage divider (potentiometer)

Accuracy± 1% full stroke

Resolution

essentially infinite

Sensitivity

897 – 924 mV/V full stroke

Measuring Cable.014-inch dia. nylon-coated stainless steel

Measuring Cable Tension 4 oz. ±25%
Maximum Measuring
Cable Acceleration

39 gIntroducing the world’s smallest stringpot. TheM150 is smaller than a thumbprint and occupies atiny space of only .74 x .74 x .38 inches. With a fullstroke measurement range of 1.5 inches, the M150
has been designed for many aerospace andautomotive space-critical test applications such as
throttle position and crash-test instrumentation.

Enclosure Material

anodized aluminum

Sensorconductive plastic precision potentiometer

Potentiometer Cycle Life

5 million cycles

Weight0.5 oz. max.

Input Resistance

5K ±10% ohms

The heart of the M150 is a precision high-cycle
conductive plastic potentiometer that delivers ahigh-linearity voltage position feedback signal.
With its rugged all aluminum construction, theM150 has been engineered for reliability and toprovide quick, easy and hassle-free installation.

Recommended Output
Signal Current< 1µA

Electrical Connection

Electrical

Recommended Maximum 20 VDC
Input Voltage

Environmental
Enclosure

NEMA 12, IP 50

Operating Temperature-40° to 185°F (-40° to 85°C)

Temp. Coefficient ofSensing Element.0028%/°F (.005%/°C)

Vibration

up to 10 g at 30 – 2000 Hz max.

Output Signal

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Outline Drawing

Ordering Information
Model Number

Mounting Hole Style

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Measuring Cable Termination

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