| 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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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.025 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
VERTICAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
INVERSE AUDIO |
Rectangular |
6 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT AND SNAP-IN |
-10 Cel |
3.5 mm |
11.35 mm |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 50 |
SHAFT |
9.55 mm |
9.5 mm |
2 |
300 deg |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.025 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
VERTICAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
AUDIO |
Rectangular |
6 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT AND SNAP-IN |
-10 Cel |
3.5 mm |
11.35 mm |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 50 |
SHAFT |
9.55 mm |
9.5 mm |
2 |
300 deg |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.025 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
AUDIO |
Rectangular |
6 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT AND SNAP-IN |
-10 Cel |
Tin (Sn) |
3.5 mm |
11.35 mm |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 50 |
SHAFT |
23.25 mm |
e3 |
9.5 mm |
2 |
300 deg |
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Piher Sensors And Controls Sa |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.15 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
50 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CARBON FILM |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
BULK |
3 |
SNAP-IN |
-25 Cel |
SWITCH OPTION AVAILABLE |
SCREW |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
TRIMMER |
PCB MOUNT |
1000000 ohm |
.06 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Sealed |
Bulk |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
POTENTIOMETER |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Tin/Silver (Sn97Ag3) |
4.5 mm |
250 V |
STANDARD: IEC60393-1 |
SCREW |
5.85 mm |
7 mm |
CECC41100 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
TRIMMER |
PCB MOUNT |
4700 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Sealed |
Bulk |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
POTENTIOMETER |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Tin/Silver (Sn97Ag3) |
4.5 mm |
48.5 V |
STANDARD: IEC60393-1 |
SCREW |
5.85 mm |
7 mm |
CECC41100 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
TRIMMER |
PCB MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Sealed |
Bulk |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
POTENTIOMETER |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Tin/Silver (Sn97Ag3) |
4.5 mm |
70.7 V |
STANDARD: IEC60393-1 |
SCREW |
6 mm |
7 mm |
CECC41100 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
TRIMMER |
PCB MOUNT |
220 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Sealed |
Bulk |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
POTENTIOMETER |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Tin/Silver (Sn97Ag3) |
4.5 mm |
10.5 V |
STANDARD: IEC60393-1 |
SCREW |
6 mm |
7 mm |
CECC41100 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
TRIMMER |
PCB MOUNT |
4700 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Sealed |
Bulk |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
POTENTIOMETER |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Tin/Silver (Sn97Ag3) |
4.5 mm |
48.5 V |
STANDARD: IEC60393-1 |
SCREW |
6 mm |
7 mm |
CECC41100 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
Panel Mount |
250000 ohm |
.25 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
CARBON |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
AUDIO |
Circular |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
POTENTIOMETER |
-10 Cel |
250 V |
SHAFT |
11.5 mm |
24 mm |
1 |
300 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
.025 W |
50 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
CARBON |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
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 |
PANEL MOUNT |
.05 W |
50 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
CARBON |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
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 |
Panel Mount |
500000 ohm |
.25 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
CARBON |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
AUDIO |
Circular |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
POTENTIOMETER |
-10 Cel |
250 V |
SHAFT |
11.5 mm |
24 mm |
1 |
300 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
1000 ohm |
3 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rotary |
Bulk |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
150 |
Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
54.8 V |
STANDARD: IEC60393-1 |
SHAFT |
13 mm |
e3 |
19.7 mm |
CECC41000 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
3 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Cylindrical |
BULK |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
150 |
Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
173.2 V |
SHAFT |
13 mm |
e3 |
19.7 mm |
1 |
270 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
3 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
BULK |
3 |
LUG |
-55 Cel |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
SHAFT |
e3 |
1 |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
100 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
1818 |
3 |
SMT |
J BEND |
POTENTIOMETER |
-55 Cel |
100 |
MATTE TIN |
2.55 mm |
300 V |
SCREW |
4.5 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200 |
4.5 mm |
1 |
210 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
250000 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
1818 |
3 |
SMT |
J BEND |
POTENTIOMETER |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
2.55 mm |
300 V |
SCREW |
4.5 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200 |
4.5 mm |
1 |
210 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
100 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
1818 |
3 |
SMT |
GULL WING |
POTENTIOMETER |
-55 Cel |
100 |
MATTE TIN |
2.55 mm |
50 V |
SCREW |
4.5 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200 |
4.5 mm |
1 |
210 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
2220 |
3 |
SMT |
J BEND |
POTENTIOMETER |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
5.76 mm |
SCREW |
5.56 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200 |
5.01 mm |
1 |
210 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
1818 |
3 |
SMT |
GULL WING |
POTENTIOMETER |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
2.55 mm |
300 V |
SCREW |
4.5 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200 |
4.5 mm |
1 |
210 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
1818 |
3 |
SMT |
J BEND |
POTENTIOMETER |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
2.55 mm |
300 V |
SCREW |
4.5 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200 |
4.5 mm |
1 |
210 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
100 ohm |
.125 W |
150 Cel |
20 % |
11 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Sealed |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
1616 |
3 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
Variable Resistors |
-65 Cel |
100 |
MATTE TIN |
3.18 mm |
200 V |
SCREW |
4 mm |
e3 |
3.96 mm |
1 |
3960 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
1000 ohm |
.125 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TR, Embossed, 7 Inch |
1514 |
3 |
SMT |
J BEND |
POTENTIOMETER |
-55 Cel |
100 |
MATTE TIN |
5.35 mm |
200 V |
SCREW |
3.71 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200 |
3.61 mm |
1 |
220 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
2000 ohm |
.125 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TR, Embossed, 7 Inch |
1514 |
3 |
SMT |
J BEND |
POTENTIOMETER |
-55 Cel |
100 |
MATTE TIN |
5.35 mm |
200 V |
SCREW |
3.71 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200 |
3.61 mm |
1 |
220 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
20000 ohm |
.125 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TR, Embossed, 7 Inch |
1514 |
3 |
SMT |
J BEND |
POTENTIOMETER |
-55 Cel |
100 |
MATTE TIN |
5.35 mm |
200 V |
SCREW |
3.71 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200 |
3.61 mm |
1 |
220 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
.125 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TR, Embossed, 7 Inch |
1514 |
3 |
SMT |
J BEND |
POTENTIOMETER |
-55 Cel |
100 |
MATTE TIN |
5.35 mm |
200 V |
SCREW |
3.71 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200 |
3.61 mm |
1 |
220 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
250000 ohm |
.05 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
CARBON |
CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE |
Round |
Panel Mount |
POTENTIOMETER |
-10 Cel |
100 V |
27.3 mm |
15 mm |
300 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
500000 ohm |
.05 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
CARBON |
CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE |
Round |
Panel Mount |
POTENTIOMETER |
-10 Cel |
100 V |
27.3 mm |
15 mm |
300 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
500000 ohm |
.05 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
CARBON |
CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE |
Round |
Panel Mount |
POTENTIOMETER |
-10 Cel |
100 V |
27.3 mm |
15 mm |
300 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
500000 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 |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
500000 ohm |
.05 W |
55 Cel |
20 % |
70 Cel |
CARBON |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
6 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
Other Resistors |
-10 Cel |
7 mm |
SLIDE |
45 mm |
9 mm |
1 |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.05 W |
55 Cel |
20 % |
70 Cel |
CARBON |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
6 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-10 Cel |
7 mm |
SLIDE |
45 mm |
9 mm |
1 |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.1 W |
55 Cel |
20 % |
70 Cel |
CARBON |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
6 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
Other Resistors |
-10 Cel |
7 mm |
SLIDE |
75 mm |
9 mm |
1 |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.1 W |
55 Cel |
20 % |
70 Cel |
CARBON |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
6 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
Other Resistors |
-10 Cel |
7 mm |
SLIDE |
75 mm |
9 mm |
1 |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.1 W |
55 Cel |
20 % |
70 Cel |
CARBON |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
6 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
Other Resistors |
-10 Cel |
7 mm |
SLIDE |
75 mm |
9 mm |
1 |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
10000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
Modular |
Box |
4949 |
Panel Mount |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
500 |
Tin (Sn) |
11.1 mm |
79.7 V |
12.5 mm |
e3 |
12.5 mm |
270 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
CHASSIS MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
Rectangular |
BULK |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
-55 Cel |
500 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
13.1 mm |
50 V |
SHAFT |
12.5 mm |
e3 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
Rectangular |
BULK |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-55 Cel |
500 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
13.1 mm |
50 V |
SHAFT |
12.5 mm |
e3 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
.53 mm |
1 |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
Tube |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
100 |
4.6 mm |
4.75 mm |
200 V |
SCREW |
9.53 mm |
9.53 mm |
1 |
244 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.05 W |
50 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
VERTICAL |
CARBON |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
POTENTIOMETER |
-10 Cel |
20 V |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 50 |
SHAFT |
12 mm |
8.5 mm |
1 |
300 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
10000 ohm |
.2 W |
55 Cel |
20 % |
CARBON |
Linear |
PCB Mount |
Other Resistors |
-10 Cel |
4.1 mm |
10 mm |
87 mm |
16 mm |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
100000 ohm |
.2 W |
55 Cel |
20 % |
CARBON |
Linear |
PCB Mount |
Other Resistors |
-10 Cel |
4.1 mm |
10 mm |
87 mm |
16 mm |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
.2 W |
20 % |
1 |
VERTICAL |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
4 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
7 mm |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 200 |
SLIDE |
75 mm |
9 mm |
2 |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.25 W |
60 Cel |
20 % |
VERTICAL |
CARBON |
AUDIO |
Metal Housing |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-10 Cel |
8 mm |
250 V |
SLIDE |
88 mm |
15 mm |
1 |
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TE Connectivity |
POTENTIOMETER |
CHASSIS MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
100 Cel |
20 % |
HORIZONTAL |
LINEAR |
3 |
3 Terminals |
FLEXIBLE WIRE |
-40 Cel |
42 V |
SLIDE |
1 |
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TE Connectivity |
POTENTIOMETER |
CHASSIS MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
100 Cel |
20 % |
HORIZONTAL |
LINEAR |
3 |
3 Terminals |
FLEXIBLE WIRE |
-40 Cel |
42 V |
SLIDE |
1 |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
CHASSIS MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.5 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
VERTICAL |
LINEAR |
Snap-In |
2 |
Quick Connect |
CONNECTOR |
-10 Cel |
25.6 mm |
SLIDE |
15 mm |
1 |
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.