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Part	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	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	Reference Standard	Width (Package)	Ganging Number	Angle Of Rotation
TS63Y202KR10	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	SURFACE MOUNT	2000 ohm	.25 W	155 Cel	10 %	.45 mm	14	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Rectangular	TR, 13 INCH	2720	3	SMT	WIRE		-55 Cel	100	Tin (Sn)		6.85 mm		22.3 V		SCREW	6.85 mm	e3			5 mm	1	5040 deg
M64W103KB40	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT		.5 W	155 Cel	10 %	.5 mm	21	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Rectangular	BULK		3	PCB Mount	WIRE	POTENTIOMETER	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	5 mm	9.8 mm		70.7 V		SCREW	9.7 mm	e3		CECC41000	5 mm	1	7560 deg
M64W201KB40	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT		.5 W	155 Cel	10 %	.5 mm	21	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Rectangular	BULK		3	PCB Mount	WIRE	POTENTIOMETER	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	5 mm	9.8 mm		10 V		SCREW	9.7 mm	e3		CECC41000	5 mm	1	7560 deg
TSM4YL103KR05	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	SURFACE MOUNT		.25 W	155 Cel	10 %		11	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET		LINEAR	Rectangular	TR	1419	3	SMT	FLAT	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)		5.1 mm		50 V	STANDARD: IEC60393-1	SCREW	3.5 mm	e3		CECC41000	4.8 mm	1	3960 deg
TS63Y503KT20	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	SURFACE MOUNT	50000 ohm	.25 W	155 Cel	10 %	.45 mm	14	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET		LINEAR	Rectangular	TUBE	2720	3	SMT	WIRE		-55 Cel	100	Tin (Sn)		6.85 mm		112 V		SCREW	6.85 mm	e3			5 mm	1	5040 deg
TSM4YJ102KR05	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	SURFACE MOUNT		.25 W	155 Cel	10 %		11	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Rectangular	TR	1419	3	SMT	WRAPAROUND	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)		5.1 mm		15.8 V	STANDARD: IEC60393-1	SCREW	3.5 mm	e3		CECC41000	4.8 mm	1	3960 deg
M64Z202KB40	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT		.5 W	155 Cel	10 %	.5 mm	21	70 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Rectangular	BULK		3	PCB Mount	WIRE	POTENTIOMETER	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	5 mm	9.8 mm		31.6 V		SCREW	9.7 mm	e3		CECC41000	5 mm	1	7560 deg
TSM4YJ103KR05	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	SURFACE MOUNT		.25 W	155 Cel	10 %		11	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Rectangular	TR, 7 INCH	1419	3	SMT	WRAPAROUND	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)		5.1 mm		50 V	STANDARD: IEC60393-1	SCREW	3.5 mm	e3		CECC41000	4.8 mm	1	3960 deg
T63YB102KT20	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	1000 ohm	.25 W	155 Cel	10 %	.45 mm	13	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Trimmer	TUBE	2720	3	PCB Mount	WIRE	POTENTIOMETER	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	4 mm	6.8 mm	T63	15.8 V		SCREW	6.8 mm	e3	T63		5 mm		5040 deg
TS63Y103KT20	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	SURFACE MOUNT	10000 ohm	.25 W	155 Cel	10 %	.45 mm	14	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Rectangular	TUBE	2720	3	SMT	WIRE		-55 Cel	100	Tin (Sn)		6.85 mm		50 V		SCREW	6.85 mm	e3			5 mm	1	5040 deg
M64W105KB40	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT		.5 W	155 Cel	10 %	.5 mm	21	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Rectangular	BULK		3	PCB Mount	WIRE	POTENTIOMETER	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	5 mm	9.8 mm		250 V		SCREW	9.7 mm	e3		CECC41000	5 mm	1	7560 deg
TSM4ZJ103KR10	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	SURFACE MOUNT		.25 W	155 Cel	10 %		11	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET		LINEAR	Rectangular	TR	1819	3	SMT	FLAT	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)		3.5 mm		50 V	STANDARD: IEC60393-1	SCREW	4.6 mm	e3		CECC41000	4.8 mm	1	3960 deg
TSM4ZL103KR10	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	SURFACE MOUNT		.25 W	155 Cel	10 %		11	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET		LINEAR	Rectangular	TR	1819	3	SMT	WRAPAROUND	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)		3.5 mm		50 V	STANDARD: IEC60393-1	SCREW	4.6 mm	e3		CECC41000	4.8 mm	1	3960 deg
M64Y102KB40	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT		.5 W	155 Cel	10 %	.5 mm	21	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Rectangular	BULK		3	PCB Mount	WIRE	POTENTIOMETER	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	5 mm	9.8 mm		22.4 V		SCREW	9.7 mm	e3		CECC41000	5 mm	1	7560 deg
T63XB502KT20	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	5000 ohm	.25 W	155 Cel	10 %	.45 mm	13	70 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Trimmer	TUBE	2720	3	PCB Mount	WIRE	POTENTIOMETER	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	4 mm	6.8 mm	T63	35.3 V		SCREW	6.8 mm	e3	T63		5 mm		5040 deg
TSM4YJ204KB25	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	SURFACE MOUNT		.25 W	155 Cel	10 %		11	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET		LINEAR	Rectangular	BULK	1419	3	SMT	WRAPAROUND	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)		5.1 mm		200 V	STANDARD: IEC60393-1	SCREW	3.5 mm	e3		CECC41000	4.8 mm	1	3960 deg
TSM4YL201KR05	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	SURFACE MOUNT		.25 W	155 Cel	10 %		11	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET		LINEAR	Rectangular	TR	1419	3	SMT	FLAT	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)		5.1 mm		7.07 V	STANDARD: IEC60393-1	SCREW	3.5 mm	e3		CECC41000	4.8 mm	1	3960 deg
T63YB104KT20	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	100000 ohm	.25 W	155 Cel	10 %	.45 mm	13	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Trimmer	TUBE	2720	3	PCB Mount	WIRE	POTENTIOMETER	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	4 mm	6.8 mm	T63	158 V		SCREW	6.8 mm	e3	T63		5 mm		5040 deg
M64Y201KB40	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT		.5 W	155 Cel	10 %	.5 mm	21	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Rectangular	BULK		3	PCB Mount	WIRE	POTENTIOMETER	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	5 mm	9.8 mm		10 V		SCREW	9.7 mm	e3		CECC41000	5 mm	1	7560 deg
T63YB103KT20	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	10000 ohm	.25 W	155 Cel	10 %	.45 mm	13	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Trimmer	TUBE	2720	3	PCB Mount	WIRE	POTENTIOMETER	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	4 mm	6.8 mm	T63	50 V		SCREW	6.8 mm	e3	T63		5 mm		5040 deg
TSM4ZL201KR10	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	SURFACE MOUNT		.25 W	155 Cel	10 %		11	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET		LINEAR	Rectangular	TR	1819	3	SMT	WRAPAROUND	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)		3.5 mm		7.07 V	STANDARD: IEC60393-1	SCREW	4.6 mm	e3		CECC41000	4.8 mm	1	3960 deg
M64W502KB40	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT		.5 W	155 Cel	10 %	.5 mm	21	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Rectangular	BULK		3	PCB Mount	WIRE	POTENTIOMETER	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	5 mm	9.8 mm		50 V		SCREW	9.7 mm	e3		CECC41000	5 mm	1	7560 deg
M64Z201KB40	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT		.5 W	155 Cel	10 %	.5 mm	21	70 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Rectangular	BULK		3	PCB Mount	WIRE	POTENTIOMETER	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	5 mm	9.8 mm		10 V		SCREW	9.7 mm	e3		CECC41000	5 mm	1	7560 deg
T63YB103JT20	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT		.25 W	155 Cel	5 %	.45 mm	14	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET		LINEAR	Rectangular	TUBE		3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	4 mm	6.8 mm		50 V	STANDARD: IEC60393-1	SCREW	6.8 mm	e3		CECC41000	5 mm	1	5040 deg
TSM4YJ201KR05	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	SURFACE MOUNT		.25 W	155 Cel	10 %		11	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET		LINEAR	Rectangular	TR	1419	3	SMT	WRAPAROUND	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)		5.1 mm		7.07 V	STANDARD: IEC60393-1	SCREW	3.5 mm	e3		CECC41000	4.8 mm	1	3960 deg
TSM4YJ202KR05	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	SURFACE MOUNT		.25 W	155 Cel	10 %		11	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Rectangular	TR, 7 INCH	1419	3	SMT	WRAPAROUND	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)		5.1 mm		22.3 V	STANDARD: IEC60393-1	SCREW	3.5 mm	e3		CECC41000	4.8 mm	1	3960 deg
TSM4ZJ101KR10	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	SURFACE MOUNT		.25 W	155 Cel	10 %		11	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET		LINEAR	Rectangular	TR	1819	3	SMT	FLAT	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)		3.5 mm		5 V	STANDARD: IEC60393-1	SCREW	4.6 mm	e3		CECC41000	4.8 mm	1	3960 deg
TSM4ZJ201KR10	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	SURFACE MOUNT		.25 W	155 Cel	10 %		11	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET		LINEAR	Rectangular	TR	1819	3	SMT	FLAT	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)		3.5 mm		7.07 V	STANDARD: IEC60393-1	SCREW	4.6 mm	e3		CECC41000	4.8 mm	1	3960 deg
M64W204KB40	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT		.5 W	155 Cel	10 %	.5 mm	21	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Rectangular	BULK		3	PCB Mount	WIRE	POTENTIOMETER	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	5 mm	9.8 mm		250 V		SCREW	9.7 mm	e3		CECC41000	5 mm	1	7560 deg
M64Y503KB40	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT		.5 W	155 Cel	10 %	.5 mm	21	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Rectangular	BULK		3	PCB Mount	WIRE	POTENTIOMETER	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	5 mm	9.8 mm		158 V		SCREW	9.7 mm	e3		CECC41000	5 mm	1	7560 deg
M64Z503KB40	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT		.5 W	155 Cel	10 %	.5 mm	21	70 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Rectangular	BULK		3	PCB Mount	WIRE	POTENTIOMETER	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	5 mm	9.8 mm		158 V		SCREW	9.7 mm	e3		CECC41000	5 mm	1	7560 deg
TS63Y502KT20	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	SURFACE MOUNT	5000 ohm	.25 W	155 Cel	10 %	.45 mm	14	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET		LINEAR	Rectangular	TUBE	2720	3	SMT	WIRE		-55 Cel	100	Tin (Sn)		6.85 mm		35.3 V		SCREW	6.85 mm	e3			5 mm	1	5040 deg
TSM4ZJ104KR10	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	SURFACE MOUNT		.25 W	155 Cel	10 %		11	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET		LINEAR	Rectangular	TR	1819	3	SMT	FLAT	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)		3.5 mm		158 V	STANDARD: IEC60393-1	SCREW	4.6 mm	e3		CECC41000	4.8 mm	1	3960 deg
M64X101KB40	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT		.5 W	155 Cel	10 %	.5 mm	21	70 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Rectangular	BULK		3	PCB Mount	WIRE	POTENTIOMETER	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	5 mm	9.8 mm		7.1 V		SCREW	9.7 mm	e3		CECC41000	5 mm	1	7560 deg
M64X105KB40	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT		.5 W	155 Cel	10 %	.5 mm	21	70 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Rectangular	BULK		3	PCB Mount	WIRE	POTENTIOMETER	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	5 mm	9.8 mm		250 V		SCREW	9.7 mm	e3		CECC41000	5 mm	1	7560 deg
M64Y103KB40	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT		.5 W	155 Cel	10 %	.5 mm	21	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Rectangular	BULK		3	PCB Mount	WIRE	POTENTIOMETER	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	5 mm	9.8 mm		70.7 V		SCREW	9.7 mm	e3		CECC41000	5 mm	1	7560 deg
M64W503KB40	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT		.5 W	155 Cel	10 %	.5 mm	21	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Rectangular	BULK		3	PCB Mount	WIRE	POTENTIOMETER	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	5 mm	9.8 mm		158 V		SCREW	9.7 mm	e3		CECC41000	5 mm	1	7560 deg
T63YB202KT20	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	2000 ohm	.25 W	155 Cel	10 %	.45 mm	13	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Trimmer	TUBE	2720	3	PCB Mount	WIRE	POTENTIOMETER	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	4 mm	6.8 mm		22.3 V		SCREW	6.8 mm	e3			5 mm		5040 deg
T63YB502KT20	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	5000 ohm	.25 W	155 Cel	10 %	.45 mm	13	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Trimmer	TUBE	2720	3	PCB Mount	WIRE	POTENTIOMETER	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	4 mm	6.8 mm	T63	35.3 V		SCREW	6.8 mm	e3	T63		5 mm		5040 deg
T9YA103KT20	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	10000 ohm	.5 W	155 Cel	10 %	.5 mm	21	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET		LINEAR	Fully Sealed	Tube		3	PCB Mount	WIRE		-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	5 mm	9.8 mm		70.7 V	IEC60393-1	SCREW	9.7 mm	e3		CECC41000	5 mm	1	7560 deg
TSM4ZL504KR10	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	SURFACE MOUNT		.08 W	155 Cel	10 %		11	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET		LINEAR	Rectangular	TR	1819	3	SMT	WRAPAROUND	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)		3.5 mm		200 V	STANDARD: IEC60393-1	SCREW	4.6 mm	e3		CECC41000	4.8 mm	1	3960 deg
T63XB103KT20	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	10000 ohm	.25 W	155 Cel	10 %	.45 mm	13	70 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Trimmer	TUBE	2720	3	PCB Mount	WIRE	POTENTIOMETER	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	4 mm	6.8 mm	T63	50 V		SCREW	6.8 mm	e3	T63		5 mm		5040 deg
T63YA103KT20	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	10000 ohm	.25 W	155 Cel	10 %	.45 mm	13	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Trimmer	TUBE	2720	3	PCB Mount	WIRE	POTENTIOMETER	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	4 mm	6.8 mm	T63	50 V		SCREW	6.8 mm	e3	T63		5 mm		5040 deg
T63YB203KT20	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	20000 ohm	.25 W	155 Cel	10 %	.45 mm	13	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Trimmer	TUBE	2720	3	PCB Mount	WIRE	POTENTIOMETER	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	4 mm	6.8 mm	T63	70.7 V		SCREW	6.8 mm	e3	T63		5 mm		5040 deg
T63XB105KT20	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	1000000 ohm	.25 W	155 Cel	10 %	.45 mm	13	70 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Trimmer	TUBE	2720	3	PCB Mount	WIRE	POTENTIOMETER	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	4 mm	6.8 mm	T63	250 V		SCREW	6.8 mm	e3	T63		5 mm		5040 deg
TS63Y104KT20	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	SURFACE MOUNT	100000 ohm	.25 W	155 Cel	10 %	.45 mm	14	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET		LINEAR	Rectangular	TUBE	2720	3	SMT	WIRE		-55 Cel	100	Tin (Sn)		6.85 mm		158 V		SCREW	6.85 mm	e3			5 mm	1	5040 deg
TSM4YJ102KB25	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	SURFACE MOUNT		.25 W	155 Cel	10 %		11	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET		LINEAR	Rectangular	BULK	1419	3	SMT	WRAPAROUND	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)		5.1 mm		15.8 V	STANDARD: IEC60393-1	SCREW	3.5 mm	e3		CECC41000	4.8 mm	1	3960 deg
TSM4YJ103KB25	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	SURFACE MOUNT		.25 W	155 Cel	10 %		11	70 Cel	VERTICAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Rectangular	BULK	1419	3	SMT	WRAPAROUND	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)		5.1 mm		50 V	STANDARD: IEC60393-1	SCREW	3.5 mm	e3		CECC41000	4.8 mm	1	3960 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.