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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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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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
2 W |
85 Cel |
3 % |
25 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Snap-In |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-25 Cel |
100 |
TIN |
7.87 mm |
26.67 mm |
PUSH BUTTON |
37.08 mm |
e3 |
35.31 mm |
1 |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
2 W |
85 Cel |
3 % |
25 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Snap-In |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-25 Cel |
100 |
TIN |
7.87 mm |
26.67 mm |
PUSH BUTTON |
37.08 mm |
e3 |
35.31 mm |
1 |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
2200 ohm |
1 W |
85 Cel |
10 % |
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 |
STANDARD: IEC60393-1 |
KNOB |
9.6 mm |
e3 |
16 mm |
CECC41000 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
1000 ohm |
2 W |
85 Cel |
3 % |
CERMET |
Snap-In |
Panel Mount |
SNAP-IN |
Variable Resistors |
-25 Cel |
100 |
7.87 mm |
26.67 mm |
3680 |
26.67 mm |
3680 |
25.15 mm |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.15 W |
85 Cel |
25 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Trimmer Pot |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
1109 |
3 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
250 |
Tin/Copper (Sn/Cu) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
1.05 mm |
SCREW |
2.75 mm |
e2 |
2.2 mm |
260 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 |
4700 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) |
68.5 V |
KNOB |
9.6 mm |
e3 |
16 mm |
CECC41000; IEC60393-1 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
1000000 ohm |
2 W |
85 Cel |
3 % |
25 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Snap-In |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-25 Cel |
100 |
TIN |
7.87 mm |
26.67 mm |
PUSH BUTTON |
37.08 mm |
e3 |
35.31 mm |
1 |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
1000 ohm |
2 W |
85 Cel |
3 % |
25 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Snap-In |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-25 Cel |
100 |
TIN |
7.87 mm |
26.67 mm |
PUSH BUTTON |
37.08 mm |
e3 |
35.31 mm |
1 |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
1000000 ohm |
2 W |
85 Cel |
3 % |
25 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Snap-In |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-25 Cel |
100 |
TIN |
7.87 mm |
26.67 mm |
PUSH BUTTON |
26.67 mm |
e3 |
25.15 mm |
1 |
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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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Amphenol |
POTENTIOMETER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
50000 ohm |
.1 W |
85 Cel |
30 % |
1 |
50 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CARBON |
LINEAR |
Circular |
TR, EMBOSSED, 13 INCH |
3 |
SMT |
J BEND |
-40 Cel |
1500 |
100 V |
FLAME PROOF |
SCREW |
4.4 mm |
6.3 mm |
1 |
200 deg |
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Amphenol |
POTENTIOMETER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
50000 ohm |
.1 W |
85 Cel |
30 % |
1 |
50 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CARBON |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TR, EMBOSSED, 13 INCH |
2525 |
3 |
SMT |
J BEND |
-40 Cel |
1500 |
4.4 mm |
SCREW |
6.3 mm |
6.3 mm |
1 |
200 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
50000 ohm |
2 W |
85 Cel |
3 % |
CERMET |
Snap-In |
Panel Mount |
SNAP-IN |
Variable Resistors |
-25 Cel |
100 |
7.87 mm |
26.67 mm |
3680 |
37.08 mm |
3680 |
35.31 mm |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
200000 ohm |
5 W |
85 Cel |
3 % |
10 |
40 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
WIRE WOUND |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Wirewound |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-65 Cel |
1000 V |
PRECISION |
SHAFT |
51.21 mm |
46.03 mm |
1 |
3600 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.05 W |
85 Cel |
30 % |
20 |
50 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CARBON COMPOSITION |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
SMT |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
1412 |
3 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
Variable Resistors |
-25 Cel |
Silver (Ag) |
1.8 mm |
TC73 |
50 V |
SCREW |
3.6 mm |
e4 |
TC73 |
3.1 mm |
260 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.05 W |
85 Cel |
30 % |
20 |
50 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CARBON COMPOSITION |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
SMT |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
1412 |
3 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
Variable Resistors |
-25 Cel |
Silver (Ag) |
1.8 mm |
TC73 |
50 V |
SCREW |
3.6 mm |
e4 |
TC73 |
3.1 mm |
260 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
2000 ohm |
.05 W |
85 Cel |
30 % |
CARBON |
SMT |
TR |
1412 |
SMT |
Variable Resistors |
-25 Cel |
1.8 mm |
50 V |
3.6 mm |
TC73 |
3.1 mm |
260 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
20000 ohm |
.05 W |
85 Cel |
30 % |
CARBON |
SMT |
TR |
1412 |
SMT |
Variable Resistors |
-25 Cel |
1.8 mm |
TC73 |
50 V |
3.6 mm |
TC73 |
3.1 mm |
260 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
50000 ohm |
.05 W |
85 Cel |
30 % |
CARBON |
SMT |
TR |
1412 |
SMT |
Variable Resistors |
-25 Cel |
1.8 mm |
TC73 |
50 V |
3.6 mm |
TC73 |
3.1 mm |
260 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
500000 ohm |
.05 W |
85 Cel |
30 % |
CARBON |
SMT |
TR |
1412 |
SMT |
Variable Resistors |
-25 Cel |
1.8 mm |
50 V |
3.6 mm |
TC73 |
3.1 mm |
260 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 |
1000 ohm |
.05 W |
85 Cel |
30 % |
CARBON |
SMT |
TR |
1412 |
SMT |
Variable Resistors |
-25 Cel |
1.8 mm |
50 V |
3.6 mm |
TC73 |
3.1 mm |
260 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
1.5 W |
85 Cel |
5 % |
10 |
25 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
WIRE WOUND |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Round |
3 |
Panel Mount |
HOOK |
Variable Resistors |
1 Cel |
50 |
PRECISION |
KNOB |
35.82 mm |
22.23 mm |
1 |
3600 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
2000 ohm |
2 W |
85 Cel |
3 % |
25 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Snap-In |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-25 Cel |
100 |
TIN |
7.87 mm |
26.67 mm |
PUSH BUTTON |
37.08 mm |
e3 |
35.31 mm |
1 |
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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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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
10000 ohm |
.25 W |
85 Cel |
20 % |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE |
Round |
Tray |
PCB Mount |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
TIN |
6.35 mm |
7.01 mm |
e3 |
220 deg |
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Amphenol |
POTENTIOMETER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.1 W |
85 Cel |
30 % |
1 |
50 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CARBON |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TR, EMBOSSED, 13 INCH |
2525 |
3 |
SMT |
FLAT |
-40 Cel |
1500 |
4.4 mm |
SCREW |
6.3 mm |
6.3 mm |
1 |
200 deg |
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Cts |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.0125 W |
85 Cel |
10 % |
50 Cel |
VERTICAL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
6 |
WIRE |
-10 Cel |
JOYSTICK |
2 |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
1 W |
85 Cel |
10 % |
1 |
40 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Sealed |
BULK |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
150 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
316 V |
STANDARD: IEC60393-1 |
KNOB |
9.6 mm |
e3 |
16 mm |
CECC41000 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
Panel Mount |
5000 ohm |
.5 W |
85 Cel |
10 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Dust Proof |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
-10 Cel |
200 V |
SHAFT |
11.5 mm |
23 mm |
1 |
280 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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Amphenol |
POTENTIOMETER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.25 W |
85 Cel |
30 % |
1 |
50 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CARBON |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TR, EMBOSSED, 13 INCH |
6159 |
5 |
SMT |
FLAT; J BEND |
-40 Cel |
1500 |
6.5 mm |
SCREW |
15.5 mm |
15 mm |
1 |
240 deg |
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Murata Manufacturing |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.05 W |
85 Cel |
30 % |
50 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CARBON |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
Bulk |
0908 |
3 |
SMT |
GULL WING |
Variable Resistors |
-25 Cel |
500 |
.8 mm |
50 V |
SCREW |
2.2 mm |
2.1 mm |
1 |
240 deg |
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Murata Manufacturing |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.05 W |
85 Cel |
30 % |
1 |
50 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CARBON |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TR, Embossed, 7 Inch |
0908 |
3 |
SMT |
Variable Resistors |
-25 Cel |
500 |
.8 mm |
50 V |
SCREW |
2.2 mm |
2.1 mm |
1 |
240 deg |
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|
Murata Manufacturing |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.1 W |
85 Cel |
30 % |
1 |
50 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CARBON |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
1312 |
3 |
SMT |
J BEND |
Variable Resistors |
-25 Cel |
500 |
Gold (Au) |
1.85 mm |
50 V |
SCREW |
3.2 mm |
e4 |
3.1 mm |
1 |
230 deg |
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|
Murata Manufacturing |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.1 W |
85 Cel |
30 % |
1 |
50 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CARBON |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
1312 |
3 |
SMT |
J BEND |
Variable Resistors |
-25 Cel |
500 |
Gold (Au) |
1.85 mm |
50 V |
SCREW |
3.2 mm |
e4 |
3.1 mm |
1 |
230 deg |
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|
Murata Manufacturing |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.1 W |
85 Cel |
30 % |
1 |
50 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CARBON |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
1312 |
3 |
SMT |
GULL WING |
Variable Resistors |
-25 Cel |
500 |
Gold (Au) |
2.1 mm |
50 V |
SCREW |
3.2 mm |
e4 |
3.1 mm |
1 |
230 deg |
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|
Murata Manufacturing |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.1 W |
85 Cel |
30 % |
1 |
50 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CARBON |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
1312 |
3 |
SMT |
GULL WING |
Variable Resistors |
-25 Cel |
500 |
Gold (Au) |
2.1 mm |
50 V |
SCREW |
3.2 mm |
e4 |
3.1 mm |
1 |
230 deg |
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Cts |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.0125 W |
85 Cel |
20 % |
50 Cel |
VERTICAL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
6 |
WIRE |
-10 Cel |
JOYSTICK |
2 |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
Panel Mount |
5000 ohm |
2 W |
85 Cel |
5 % |
10 |
25 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
WIRE WOUND |
LINEAR |
Multi-Turn |
3 |
Panel Mount |
TURRET |
-25 Cel |
PRECISION |
SHAFT |
37.31 mm |
22.2 mm |
1 |
3600 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 |
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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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
5000 ohm |
.05 W |
85 Cel |
30 % |
CARBON |
SMT |
TR |
1412 |
SMT |
Variable Resistors |
-25 Cel |
1.8 mm |
TC73 |
50 V |
3.6 mm |
TC73 |
3.1 mm |
260 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
2 W |
85 Cel |
3 % |
25 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Snap-In |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-25 Cel |
100 |
TIN |
7.87 mm |
26.67 mm |
PUSH BUTTON |
26.67 mm |
e3 |
25.15 mm |
1 |
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|
Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
1000 ohm |
5 W |
85 Cel |
3 % |
10 |
40 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
WIRE WOUND |
LINEAR |
Wirewound |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-65 Cel |
1000 V |
PRECISION |
SHAFT |
51.21 mm |
46.03 mm |
1 |
3600 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 |
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.