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 |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.2 W |
100 Cel |
25 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-25 Cel |
250 |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
7.62 mm |
100 V |
SCREW |
8.1 mm |
e3 |
6.81 mm |
1 |
215 deg |
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TE Connectivity |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
1000 ohm |
.2 W |
.25 % |
1 |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
3 |
FLAT |
8.1mm x 6.8mm x 3.5mm |
250 |
SCREW |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.2 W |
100 Cel |
25 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-25 Cel |
250 |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
8.4 mm |
100 V |
SCREW |
6.81 mm |
e3 |
4.5 mm |
1 |
215 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
20000 ohm |
.2 W |
100 Cel |
25 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-25 Cel |
250 |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
7.62 mm |
100 V |
SCREW |
8.1 mm |
e3 |
6.81 mm |
1 |
215 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
50000 ohm |
.2 W |
100 Cel |
25 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
1815 |
3 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
POTENTIOMETER |
-40 Cel |
250 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
1.5 mm |
SCREW |
4.5 mm |
e3 |
3.8 mm |
260 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.2 W |
100 Cel |
25 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
1815 |
3 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
POTENTIOMETER |
-40 Cel |
250 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
1.5 mm |
SCREW |
4.5 mm |
e3 |
3.8 mm |
260 deg |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.2 W |
20 % |
VERTICAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
6.5 mm |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 200 |
SLIDE |
45 mm |
9 mm |
1 |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
1000000 ohm |
.2 W |
100 Cel |
25 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-25 Cel |
250 |
MATTE TIN |
7.62 mm |
100 V |
SCREW |
8.1 mm |
e3 |
6.81 mm |
1 |
215 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.2 W |
100 Cel |
25 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-25 Cel |
250 |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
7.62 mm |
100 V |
SCREW |
8.1 mm |
e3 |
6.81 mm |
1 |
215 deg |
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TE Connectivity |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.2 W |
20 % |
1 |
VERTICAL |
CARBON FILM |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
3 |
FLAT |
THUMB WHEEL |
1 |
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TE Connectivity |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
.2 W |
.25 % |
1 |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
3 |
FLAT |
8.1mm x 6.8mm x 3.5mm |
250 |
SCREW |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
1000 ohm |
.2 W |
100 Cel |
25 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-25 Cel |
250 |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
8.4 mm |
100 V |
SCREW |
6.81 mm |
e3 |
4.5 mm |
1 |
215 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.2 W |
100 Cel |
25 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-25 Cel |
250 |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
8.4 mm |
100 V |
SCREW |
6.81 mm |
e3 |
4.5 mm |
1 |
215 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
1000000 ohm |
.2 W |
100 Cel |
25 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-25 Cel |
250 |
MATTE TIN |
8.4 mm |
100 V |
SCREW |
6.81 mm |
e3 |
4.5 mm |
1 |
215 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
2000 ohm |
.2 W |
100 Cel |
25 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-25 Cel |
250 |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
8.4 mm |
100 V |
SCREW |
6.81 mm |
e3 |
4.5 mm |
1 |
215 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
20000 ohm |
.2 W |
100 Cel |
25 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-25 Cel |
250 |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
8.4 mm |
100 V |
SCREW |
6.81 mm |
e3 |
4.5 mm |
1 |
215 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
500 ohm |
.2 W |
100 Cel |
25 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-25 Cel |
250 |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
8.4 mm |
100 V |
SCREW |
6.81 mm |
e3 |
4.5 mm |
1 |
215 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
.2 W |
100 Cel |
25 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-25 Cel |
250 |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
8.4 mm |
100 V |
SCREW |
6.81 mm |
e3 |
4.5 mm |
1 |
215 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
50000 ohm |
.2 W |
100 Cel |
25 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-25 Cel |
250 |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
8.4 mm |
100 V |
SCREW |
6.81 mm |
e3 |
4.5 mm |
1 |
215 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
500000 ohm |
.2 W |
100 Cel |
25 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-25 Cel |
250 |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
8.4 mm |
100 V |
SCREW |
6.81 mm |
e3 |
4.5 mm |
1 |
215 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
.2 W |
100 Cel |
25 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-25 Cel |
250 |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
7.62 mm |
100 V |
SCREW |
8.1 mm |
e3 |
6.81 mm |
1 |
215 deg |
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TE Connectivity |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
20000 ohm |
.2 W |
.2 % |
1 |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
3 |
FLAT |
8.1mm x 6.8mm x 3.5mm |
250 |
SCREW |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
PCB MOUNT |
2000 ohm |
.2 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
25 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TRAY |
12 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-10 Cel |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 200 |
SHAFT |
25.5 mm |
18 mm |
2 |
300 deg |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
.2 W |
20 % |
VERTICAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
6.5 mm |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 200 |
SLIDE |
75 mm |
9 mm |
1 |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
.2 W |
20 % |
VERTICAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
6.5 mm |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 200 |
SLIDE |
75 mm |
9 mm |
1 |
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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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TE Connectivity |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
200000 ohm |
.2 W |
.25 % |
1 |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
3 |
FLAT |
8.1mm x 6.8mm x 3.5mm |
250 |
SCREW |
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TE Connectivity |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
200000 ohm |
.2 W |
.2 % |
1 |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
3 |
FLAT |
8.1mm x 6.8mm x 3.5mm |
250 |
SCREW |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
50000 ohm |
.2 W |
50 Cel |
20 % |
CARBON |
Rotary |
Panel Mount |
POTENTIOMETER |
-10 Cel |
200 V |
9.5 mm |
PDB18 |
17 mm |
300 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.2 W |
50 Cel |
20 % |
VERTICAL |
CARBON |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
Other Resistors |
-10 Cel |
TIN |
3.7 mm |
5.7 mm |
200 V |
SLIDE |
45 mm |
e3 |
9 mm |
1 |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
1000 ohm |
.2 W |
100 Cel |
25 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-25 Cel |
250 |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
7.62 mm |
100 V |
SCREW |
8.1 mm |
e3 |
6.81 mm |
1 |
215 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
50000 ohm |
.2 W |
100 Cel |
25 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-25 Cel |
250 |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
7.62 mm |
100 V |
SCREW |
8.1 mm |
e3 |
6.81 mm |
1 |
215 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
50000 ohm |
.2 W |
100 Cel |
25 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-25 Cel |
250 |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
8.4 mm |
100 V |
SCREW |
6.81 mm |
e3 |
4.5 mm |
1 |
215 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
50000 ohm |
.2 W |
100 Cel |
25 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CARBON |
LINEAR |
Open Frame |
BULK |
3 |
Radial |
FLAT |
-25 Cel |
1000 |
Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
6.35 mm |
200 V |
SCREW |
11 mm |
e3 |
9 mm |
1 |
235 deg |
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Panasonic |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.2 W |
100 Cel |
25 % |
1 |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Trimmer |
TR, 7 INCH |
1815 |
3 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
POTENTIOMETER |
-40 Cel |
250 |
TIN/PALLADIUM |
1.4 mm |
50 V |
SCREW |
4.5 mm |
e3/e4 |
3.8 mm |
260 deg |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.2 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
LINEAR |
Rotary |
3 |
PCB Mount |
LUG |
-20 Cel |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 200 |
SHAFT |
9.5 mm |
16.5 mm |
1 |
260 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
200000 ohm |
.2 W |
100 Cel |
25 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-25 Cel |
250 |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
7.62 mm |
100 V |
SCREW |
8.1 mm |
e3 |
6.81 mm |
1 |
215 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
50000 ohm |
.2 W |
100 Cel |
25 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-25 Cel |
250 |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
7.62 mm |
100 V |
SCREW |
8.1 mm |
e3 |
6.81 mm |
1 |
215 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
500000 ohm |
.2 W |
100 Cel |
25 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-25 Cel |
250 |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
7.62 mm |
100 V |
SCREW |
8.1 mm |
e3 |
6.81 mm |
1 |
215 deg |
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Alps Alpine |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.2 W |
60 Cel |
20 % |
VERTICAL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Slide Adjust |
TRAY |
4 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-10 Cel |
26 mm |
10 V |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 200 |
SLIDE |
106.5 mm |
18 mm |
1 |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
500 ohm |
.2 W |
100 Cel |
25 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-25 Cel |
250 |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
8.4 mm |
100 V |
SCREW |
6.81 mm |
e3 |
4.5 mm |
1 |
215 deg |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
20000 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 |
20000 ohm |
.2 W |
55 Cel |
20 % |
CARBON |
Linear |
PCB Mount |
Variable Resistors |
-10 Cel |
4.1 mm |
10 mm |
72 mm |
16 mm |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
50000 ohm |
.2 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
LINEAR |
Rotary |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-20 Cel |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 200 |
SHAFT |
9.5 mm |
16.5 mm |
1 |
260 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.2 W |
50 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
CARBON FILM |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rotary |
3 |
Panel Mount |
FLAT |
POTENTIOMETER |
-10 Cel |
TIN |
200 V |
SHAFT |
9.5 mm |
e3 |
17 mm |
1 |
300 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
200000 ohm |
.2 W |
100 Cel |
25 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-25 Cel |
250 |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
7.62 mm |
100 V |
SCREW |
8.1 mm |
e3 |
6.81 mm |
1 |
215 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.2 W |
100 Cel |
25 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-25 Cel |
250 |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
8.4 mm |
100 V |
SCREW |
6.81 mm |
e3 |
4.5 mm |
1 |
215 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 |
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.