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Part	Manufacturer	Resistor Type	Mounting Type	Resistance	Rated Power Dissipation (P)	Maximum Operating Temperature	Tolerance	No. of Turns	Rated Temperature	Orientation (Actuator)	Technology	Law Of Resistance	Construction	No. of Terminals	Package Style (Meter)	Terminal Shape	Minimum Operating Temperature	Temperature Coef (ppm/Cel)	Terminal Finish	Operating Voltage	Additional Features	Type (Actuator)	Length (Package)	JESD-609 Code	Diameter (Package)	Ganging Number	Angle Of Rotation
534B1104JC	Vishay Intertechnology	POTENTIOMETER	PANEL MOUNT	100000 ohm	2 W	125 Cel	5 %	10	70 Cel	HORIZONTAL	WIRE WOUND	LINEAR		3	Panel Mount	LUG	-55 Cel	20	Gold (Au) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	447 V		SHAFT	19.05 mm	e4	22.22 mm	1	3600 deg
534B1503JC	Vishay Intertechnology	POTENTIOMETER	PANEL MOUNT	50000 ohm	2 W	125 Cel	5 %	10	70 Cel	HORIZONTAL	WIRE WOUND	LINEAR		3	Panel Mount	LUG	-55 Cel	20	Gold (Au) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	316 V		SHAFT	19.05 mm	e4	22.22 mm	1	3600 deg
534B1101JC	Vishay Intertechnology	POTENTIOMETER	PANEL MOUNT	100 ohm	2 W	125 Cel	5 %	10	70 Cel	HORIZONTAL	WIRE WOUND	LINEAR		3	Panel Mount	LUG	-55 Cel	20	Gold (Au) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	14.1 V		SHAFT	19.05 mm	e4	22.22 mm	1	3600 deg
534B1203JC	Vishay Intertechnology	POTENTIOMETER	PANEL MOUNT	20000 ohm	2 W	125 Cel	5 %	10	70 Cel	HORIZONTAL	WIRE WOUND	LINEAR		3	Panel Mount	LUG	-55 Cel	20	Gold (Au) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	200 V		SHAFT	19.05 mm	e4	22.22 mm	1	3600 deg
3590S-2-101L	Bourns	POTENTIOMETER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	100 ohm	2 W	125 Cel	5 %	10	40 Cel	HORIZONTAL	WIRE WOUND	LINEAR	Cylindrical	3	Panel Mount	FLAT	-40 Cel	50			PRECISION	SHAFT	18.59 mm		22.22 mm	1	3600 deg
P272-SP22BR5K	Tt Electronics Plc	POTENTIOMETER	Panel Mount	5000 ohm	2 W	120 Cel	10 %		70 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC	LINEAR	Sealed	6	Panel Mount	LUG	-55 Cel			500 V		SHAFT	29.49 mm		26.7 mm	2	312 deg

Variable Resistors

Variable resistors, also known as potentiometers or rheostats, are electrical components that can adjust the resistance in a circuit. They typically consist of a resistive element and a movable wiper, which can be adjusted by a knob or a slider. By changing the position of the wiper, the resistance between two terminals of the resistor can be varied, allowing for precise control of the amount of current flowing through the circuit.

Variable resistors are commonly used in a variety of electronic applications, such as audio equipment, lighting controls, and motor speed controls. They can also be used as voltage dividers, where the resistance value can be adjusted to achieve a desired output voltage. Variable resistors come in various shapes and sizes, including rotary potentiometers, slide potentiometers, trimmers, and preset resistors.

One of the main advantages of variable resistors is their versatility, as they can be used to control a wide range of electrical parameters, such as voltage, current, and power. They can also be used for calibration and testing purposes, as they allow for precise adjustment of circuit parameters. However, variable resistors also have some limitations, such as limited lifetime due to wear and tear, and the potential for noise and instability at higher resistance values.