| Part | RoHS | Manufacturer | Resistor Type | Mounting Type | Resistance | Rated Power Dissipation (P) | Maximum Operating Temperature | Tolerance | Diameter (Lead) | No. of Turns | Rated Temperature | Orientation (Actuator) | Technology | Shape (Package) | Law Of Resistance | Construction | Packing Method | Size Code | No. of Terminals | Package Style (Meter) | Terminal Shape | Sub-Category | Dimensions | Minimum Operating Temperature | Temperature Coef (ppm/Cel) | Terminal Finish | Length (Lead) | Height (Package) | Manufacturer Series | Operating Voltage | Additional Features | Type (Actuator) | Length (Package) | JESD-609 Code | Series | Diameter (Package) | Reference Standard | Width (Package) | Ganging Number | Angle Of Rotation |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PCB MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
.51 mm |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
1000 |
5.97 mm |
5.18 mm |
SHAFT |
9.53 mm |
9.53 mm |
1 |
270 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
10000 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
.51 mm |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
Square |
3838 |
PCB Mount |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
1000 |
5.97 mm |
5.18 mm |
9.53 mm |
9.53 mm |
270 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
10000 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
.51 mm |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
Square |
3838 |
PCB Mount |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
1000 |
5.97 mm |
5.18 mm |
9.53 mm |
9.53 mm |
270 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
10000 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
.51 mm |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
Square |
3838 |
PCB Mount |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
1000 |
MATTE TIN |
5.97 mm |
5.18 mm |
9.53 mm |
e3 |
9.53 mm |
270 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
10000 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
.51 mm |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
Square |
3838 |
PCB Mount |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
1000 |
MATTE TIN |
5.97 mm |
5.18 mm |
9.53 mm |
e3 |
9.53 mm |
270 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
20000 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
.51 mm |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
Square |
3838 |
PCB Mount |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
1000 |
MATTE TIN |
5.97 mm |
5.18 mm |
9.53 mm |
e3 |
9.53 mm |
270 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
1000 ohm |
1.5 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
LINEAR |
Cylindrical |
BULK |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
-55 Cel |
150 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
5 mm |
38.7 V |
SHAFT |
10.5 mm |
e3 |
14 mm |
CECC41301-001 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
1.5 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
LINEAR |
Cylindrical |
BULK |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
-55 Cel |
150 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
5 mm |
122.5 V |
SHAFT |
10.5 mm |
e3 |
14 mm |
CECC41301-001 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
1000 ohm |
1 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
40 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Sealed |
BULK |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
150 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
31.6 V |
KNOB |
10.2 mm |
e3 |
16 mm |
CECC41000; IEC60393-1 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
1 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
40 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Sealed |
BULK |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
150 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
316 V |
KNOB |
10.2 mm |
e3 |
16 mm |
CECC41000; IEC60393-1 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
1000000 ohm |
.12 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
40 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Sealed |
BULK |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
150 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
350 V |
KNOB |
10.2 mm |
e3 |
16 mm |
CECC41000; IEC60393-1 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
4700 ohm |
1 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
40 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Sealed |
BULK |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
150 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
68.5 V |
KNOB |
10.2 mm |
e3 |
16 mm |
CECC41000; IEC60393-1 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
100 ohm |
1 W |
85 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
40 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Sealed |
BULK |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
150 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
10 V |
KNOB |
9.6 mm |
e3 |
16 mm |
CECC41000; IEC60393-1 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
1000 ohm |
1 W |
85 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
40 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Sealed |
BULK |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
150 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
31.6 V |
KNOB |
9.6 mm |
e3 |
16 mm |
CECC41000; IEC60393-1 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
1 W |
85 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
40 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Sealed |
BULK |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
150 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
100 V |
KNOB |
9.6 mm |
e3 |
16 mm |
CECC41000; IEC60393-1 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
2200 ohm |
1 W |
85 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
40 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Sealed |
BULK |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
150 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
46.9 V |
KNOB |
9.6 mm |
e3 |
16 mm |
CECC41000; IEC60393-1 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
47000 ohm |
1 W |
85 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
40 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Sealed |
BULK |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
150 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
217 V |
KNOB |
9.6 mm |
e3 |
16 mm |
CECC41000; IEC60393-1 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
1000 ohm |
.5 W |
85 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
40 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Sealed |
BULK |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
500 |
22.4 V |
KNOB |
9.6 mm |
16 mm |
CECC41000; IEC60393-1 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.5 W |
85 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
40 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Sealed |
BULK |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
500 |
70.7 V |
KNOB |
9.6 mm |
16 mm |
CECC41000; IEC60393-1 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.5 W |
85 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
40 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Sealed |
BULK |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
500 |
224 V |
KNOB |
9.6 mm |
16 mm |
CECC41000; IEC60393-1 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
22000 ohm |
.5 W |
85 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
40 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Sealed |
BULK |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
500 |
105 V |
KNOB |
9.6 mm |
16 mm |
CECC41000; IEC60393-1 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
47000 ohm |
.5 W |
85 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
40 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Sealed |
BULK |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
500 |
153 V |
KNOB |
9.6 mm |
16 mm |
CECC41000; IEC60393-1 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PCB MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.75 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
Variable Resistors |
1 Cel |
1000 |
MATTE TIN |
8.31 mm |
SHAFT |
23.37 mm |
e3 |
17.07 mm |
1 |
270 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PCB MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.75 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
Variable Resistors |
1 Cel |
1000 |
MATTE TIN |
8.31 mm |
SHAFT |
23.37 mm |
e3 |
17.07 mm |
1 |
270 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PCB MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
.75 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
Variable Resistors |
1 Cel |
1000 |
MATTE TIN |
8.31 mm |
SHAFT |
23.37 mm |
e3 |
17.07 mm |
1 |
270 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PCB MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
AUDIO |
Rectangular |
3 |
PCB Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
1 Cel |
1000 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
22.2 mm |
SHAFT |
e3 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PCB MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.75 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
Variable Resistors |
1 Cel |
1000 |
MATTE TIN |
8.31 mm |
SHAFT |
23.37 mm |
e3 |
17.07 mm |
1 |
270 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
10000 ohm |
.08 W |
20 % |
CARBON |
Rotary |
Panel Mount |
POTENTIOMETER |
TIN |
150 V |
8.7 mm |
e3 |
12.4 mm |
300 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
250000 ohm |
.2 W |
50 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
50 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CARBON COMPOSITION |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Round |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-10 Cel |
PDB181-GTR |
150 V |
SHAFT |
9.3 mm |
PDB181-GTR |
17 mm |
1 |
300 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
300000 ohm |
.2 W |
50 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
50 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CARBON COMPOSITION |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Round |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-10 Cel |
PDB181-GTR |
150 V |
SHAFT |
9.3 mm |
PDB181-GTR |
17 mm |
1 |
300 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
250000 ohm |
.2 W |
50 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
50 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CARBON COMPOSITION |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Round |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-10 Cel |
PDB181-GTR |
150 V |
SHAFT |
9.3 mm |
PDB181-GTR |
17 mm |
1 |
300 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
500000 ohm |
.2 W |
50 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
50 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CARBON COMPOSITION |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Round |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-10 Cel |
PDB181-GTR |
150 V |
SHAFT |
9.3 mm |
PDB181-GTR |
17 mm |
1 |
300 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
100000 ohm |
.05 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
CARBON |
Rotary |
Panel Mount |
Variable Resistors |
-10 Cel |
28.5 mm |
33.2 mm |
PRM16 |
29 mm |
300 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
10000 ohm |
.05 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
CARBON |
Rotary |
Panel Mount |
Variable Resistors |
-10 Cel |
28.5 mm |
33.2 mm |
PRM16 |
29 mm |
300 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
.025 W |
50 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
CARBON |
AUDIO |
Rectangular |
6 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
POTENTIOMETER |
-10 Cel |
TIN |
11.3 mm |
20 V |
SHAFT |
9.5 mm |
e3 |
9.65 mm |
2 |
300 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
200000 ohm |
.05 W |
55 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
CARBON COMPOSITION |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Square |
8737 |
8 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
Variable Resistors |
-10 Cel |
TIN |
3.5 mm |
11.35 mm |
10 V |
RATED AC VOLTAGE : 50VAC |
SHAFT |
22.06 mm |
e3 |
9.5 mm |
2 |
300 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
10000 ohm |
.05 W |
50 Cel |
20 % |
CARBON |
Square |
3753 |
PCB Mount |
POTENTIOMETER |
-10 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
11.3 mm |
20 V |
9.5 mm |
e3 |
13.4 mm |
300 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
2000 ohm |
.025 W |
50 Cel |
20 % |
CARBON |
Square |
3753 |
PCB Mount |
POTENTIOMETER |
-10 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
11.3 mm |
20 V |
9.5 mm |
e3 |
13.4 mm |
300 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
20000 ohm |
.025 W |
50 Cel |
20 % |
CARBON |
Square |
3753 |
PCB Mount |
POTENTIOMETER |
-10 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
11.3 mm |
20 V |
9.5 mm |
e3 |
13.4 mm |
300 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
5000 ohm |
.025 W |
50 Cel |
20 % |
CARBON |
Square |
3753 |
PCB Mount |
POTENTIOMETER |
-10 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
11.3 mm |
20 V |
9.5 mm |
e3 |
13.4 mm |
300 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
10000 ohm |
.05 W |
50 Cel |
20 % |
CARBON |
Square |
3762 |
PCB Mount |
POTENTIOMETER |
-10 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
11.3 mm |
20 V |
9.5 mm |
e3 |
15.8 mm |
300 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
1 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Single Turn |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
POTENTIOMETER |
-1 Cel |
1000 |
MATTE TIN |
SHAFT |
6.35 mm |
e3 |
19.05 mm |
1 |
250 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
100000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
Square |
4565 |
PCB Mount |
POTENTIOMETER |
1 Cel |
1000 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
6.6 mm |
13.25 mm |
51 |
11.4 mm |
e3 |
51 |
8.89 mm |
270 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PCB MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
POTENTIOMETER |
1 Cel |
1000 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
13.25 mm |
SHAFT |
12.5 mm |
e3 |
8.89 mm |
1 |
270 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PCB MOUNT |
50000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
POTENTIOMETER |
1 Cel |
1000 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
13.25 mm |
SHAFT |
12.5 mm |
e3 |
8.89 mm |
1 |
270 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
AUDIO |
Rectangular |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
POTENTIOMETER |
1 Cel |
1000 |
13.25 mm |
SHAFT |
12.5 mm |
8.89 mm |
1 |
270 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
AUDIO |
Rectangular |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
POTENTIOMETER |
1 Cel |
1000 |
13.25 mm |
SHAFT |
12.5 mm |
8.89 mm |
1 |
270 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
POTENTIOMETER |
1 Cel |
1000 |
13.25 mm |
SHAFT |
12.5 mm |
8.89 mm |
1 |
270 deg |
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.