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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	Type (Actuator)	Length (Package)	JESD-609 Code	Series	Reference Standard	Width (Package)	Ganging Number	Angle Of Rotation
89PHR20KLF	Tt Electronics Plc	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	20000 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %	.533 mm	20	85 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Rectangular	BULK		3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	4.669 mm	8.64 mm		200 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm	1	7200 deg
89PHR200KLF	Tt Electronics Plc	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	200000 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %	.533 mm	20	85 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Rectangular	BULK		3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	4.669 mm	8.64 mm		200 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm	1	7200 deg
89PHR2KLF	Tt Electronics Plc	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	2000 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %	.533 mm	20	85 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Rectangular	BULK		3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	4.669 mm	8.64 mm		200 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm	1	7200 deg
89PHR200LF	Tt Electronics Plc	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	200 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %	.533 mm	20	85 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Rectangular	BULK		3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	4.669 mm	8.64 mm		200 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm	1	7200 deg
3006P-7-203LF	Bourns	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	20000 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %	.51 mm	15	70 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Trimmer Pot	TUBE	7519	3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	5.33 mm	6.35 mm		400 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm		5400 deg
89PHR500LF	Tt Electronics Plc	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	500 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %	.533 mm	20	85 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Rectangular	BULK		3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	4.669 mm	8.64 mm		200 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm	1	7200 deg
89PHR50LF	Tt Electronics Plc	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	50 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	20 %	.533 mm	20	85 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Rectangular	BULK		3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	4.669 mm	8.64 mm		200 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm	1	7200 deg
89PHR50KLF	Tt Electronics Plc	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	50000 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %	.533 mm	20	85 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Rectangular	BULK		3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	4.669 mm	8.64 mm		200 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm	1	7200 deg
89PHR500KLF	Tt Electronics Plc	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	500000 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %	.533 mm	20	85 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Rectangular	BULK		3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	4.669 mm	8.64 mm		200 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm	1	7200 deg
89PHR5KLF	Tt Electronics Plc	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	5000 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %	.533 mm	20	85 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Rectangular	BULK		3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	4.669 mm	8.64 mm		200 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm	1	7200 deg
89PHR20KLFTB	Tt Electronics Plc	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	20000 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %	.533 mm	20	85 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET		LINEAR	Rectangular	TUBE		3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	4.669 mm	8.64 mm		200 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm	1	7200 deg
3006P-1-103LF	Bourns	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	10000 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %	.51 mm	15	70 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Trimmer Pot	TUBE	7519	3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	MATTE TIN	5.33 mm	6.35 mm		400 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm		5400 deg
89PHR5K	Tt Electronics Plc	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	5000 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %	.533 mm	20	85 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Trimmer Pot	BULK	7519	3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)	4.445 mm	8.64 mm	89	200 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e0	89		4.83 mm		7200 deg
89PHR100KLF	Tt Electronics Plc	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	100000 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %	.533 mm	20	85 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Rectangular	BULK		3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	4.669 mm	8.64 mm		200 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm	1	7200 deg
89PHR10LF	Tt Electronics Plc	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	10 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	20 %	.533 mm	20	85 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Rectangular	BULK		3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	4.669 mm	8.64 mm		200 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm	1	7200 deg
89PHR10K	Tt Electronics Plc	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	10000 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %	.533 mm	20	85 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Trimmer Pot	BULK	7519	3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)	4.445 mm	8.64 mm	89	200 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e0	89		4.83 mm		7200 deg
89PHR10KLF	Tt Electronics Plc	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	10000 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %	.533 mm	20	85 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Rectangular	BULK		3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	4.669 mm	8.64 mm		200 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm	1	7200 deg
89PHR10KLFTB	Tt Electronics Plc	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	10000 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %	.533 mm	20	85 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET		LINEAR	Rectangular	TUBE		3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	4.669 mm	8.64 mm		200 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm	1	7200 deg
89PHR10LFTB	Tt Electronics Plc	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	10 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	20 %	.533 mm	20	85 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET		LINEAR	Rectangular	TUBE		3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	4.669 mm	8.64 mm		200 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm	1	7200 deg
3006P-1-104LF	Bourns	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	100000 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %	.51 mm	15	70 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Trimmer Pot	TUBE	7519	3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	MATTE TIN	5.33 mm	6.35 mm		400 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm		5400 deg
Y0056500R000K0L	Vishay Intertechnology	POTENTIOMETER		500 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %					METAL FOIL	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE		Rectangular		7519		PCB Mount		Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	15	Gold (Au)	5.08 mm	6.86 mm				19.05 mm	e4	1280G		4.83 mm		9360 deg
3006P-1-203LF	Bourns	POTENTIOMETER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	20000 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %	.51 mm	15	70 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Rectangular	TUBE	7519	3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	MATTE TIN	5.33 mm	6.35 mm		400 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm		5400 deg
3006P-1-102LF	Bourns	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	1000 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %	.51 mm	15	70 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Trimmer Pot	TUBE	7519	3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	MATTE TIN	5.33 mm	6.35 mm		400 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm		5400 deg
3006P-1-502LF	Bourns	POTENTIOMETER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	5000 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %	.51 mm	15	70 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Rectangular	TUBE	7519	3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	MATTE TIN	5.33 mm	6.35 mm		400 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm		5400 deg
89PR50KLFTB	Tt Electronics Plc	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	50000 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %	.533 mm	20	85 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET		LINEAR	Rectangular	TUBE		3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	4.669 mm	6.35 mm		200 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm	1	7200 deg
M43P104KB40	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	100000 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %		15	70 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Trimmer	BULK	7519	3	PCB Mount	WIRE	POTENTIOMETER	-55 Cel	100	MATTE TIN	5.3 mm	6.4 mm		274 V	SCREW	19 mm	e3			4.8 mm		5400 deg
3006Y-1-502LF	Bourns	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	5000 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %	.51 mm	15	70 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Trimmer Pot	TUBE	7519	3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	5.33 mm	6.35 mm		400 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm		5400 deg
89PR10KLF	Tt Electronics Plc	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	10000 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %	.533 mm	20	85 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Rectangular	BULK		3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	4.669 mm	6.35 mm		200 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm	1	7200 deg
3006P-1-501LF	Bourns	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	500 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %	.51 mm	15	70 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Trimmer Pot	TUBE	7519	3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	MATTE TIN	5.33 mm	6.35 mm		400 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm		5400 deg
M43P203KB30T601	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER		20000 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %					CERMET			Trimmer	Box	7519		PCB Mount		Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	5.3 mm	6.4 mm		122 V		19 mm	e3			4.8 mm		5400 deg
3006P-7-502LF	Bourns	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	5000 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %	.51 mm	15	70 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Trimmer Pot	TUBE	7519	3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	5.33 mm	6.35 mm		400 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm		5400 deg
3006P-1-503LF	Bourns	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	50000 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %	.51 mm	15	70 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Trimmer Pot	TUBE	7519	3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	MATTE TIN	5.33 mm	6.35 mm		400 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm		5400 deg
M43P501KB40	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	500 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %		15	70 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Trimmer	BULK	7519	3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	5.3 mm	6.4 mm		19.4 V	SCREW	19 mm	e3			4.8 mm		5400 deg
3006P-7-103LF	Bourns	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	10000 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %	.51 mm	15	70 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Trimmer Pot	TUBE	7519	3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	5.33 mm	6.35 mm		400 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm		5400 deg
M43P201KB40	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	200 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %		15	70 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Trimmer	BULK	7519	3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	5.3 mm	6.4 mm		12.2 V	SCREW	19 mm	e3			4.8 mm		5400 deg
3006P-7-501LF	Bourns	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	500 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %	.51 mm	15	70 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Trimmer Pot	TUBE	7519	3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	5.33 mm	6.35 mm		400 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm		5400 deg
3009P-1-203LF	Bourns	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	20000 ohm	.75 W	150 Cel	10 %	.51 mm	15	70 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Sealed	Tube		3	PCB Mount	WIRE		-55 Cel	100	MATTE TIN	5.33 mm	8.98 mm		400 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm	1	5400 deg
3006W-1-203LF	Bourns	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	20000 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %	.51 mm	15	70 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Trimmer Pot	TUBE	7519	3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	5.33 mm	6.35 mm		400 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm		5400 deg
3006P-1-504LF	Bourns	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	500000 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %	.51 mm	15	70 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Trimmer Pot	TUBE	7519	3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	MATTE TIN	5.33 mm	6.35 mm		400 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm		5400 deg
3006P-7-104LF	Bourns	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	100000 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %	.51 mm	15	70 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Trimmer Pot	TUBE	7519	3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	MATTE TIN	5.33 mm	6.35 mm		400 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm		5400 deg
M43P502KB30T601	Vishay Intertechnology	TRIMMER		5000 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %					CERMET			Trimmer	Box	7519		PCB Mount		Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	5.3 mm	6.4 mm		61.2 V		19 mm	e3			4.8 mm		5400 deg
3006P-7-201LF	Bourns	TRIMMER		200 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %	.51 mm				CERMET			Trimmer Pot	Tube	7519		PCB Mount		Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	5.33 mm	6.35 mm		400 V		19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm		5400 deg
3006P-1-254LF	Bourns	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	250000 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %	.51 mm	15	70 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Trimmer Pot	TUBE	7519	3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	MATTE TIN	5.33 mm	6.35 mm		400 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm		5400 deg
3006P-7-202LF	Bourns	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	2000 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %	.51 mm	15	70 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Trimmer Pot	TUBE	7519	3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	5.33 mm	6.35 mm		400 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm		5400 deg
RT24C2X103	Defense Logistics Agency	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	10000 ohm	.75 W	150 Cel	5 %		25	85 Cel	HORIZONTAL	WIRE WOUND	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR		TUBE		3		WIRE	Variable Resistors	-65 Cel							SCREW				MIL-PRF-27208
3006P-1-105LF	Bourns	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	1000000 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %	.51 mm	15	70 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Trimmer Pot	TUBE	7519	3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	MATTE TIN	5.33 mm	6.35 mm		400 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm		5400 deg
3006P-1-201LF	Bourns	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	200 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %	.51 mm	15	70 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Trimmer Pot	TUBE	7519	3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	5.33 mm	6.35 mm		400 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm		5400 deg
3006W-1-201LF	Bourns	TRIMMER	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	200 ohm	.75 W	125 Cel	10 %	.51 mm	15	70 Cel	HORIZONTAL	CERMET	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Trimmer Pot	TUBE	7519	3	PCB Mount	WIRE	Variable Resistors	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn)	5.33 mm	6.35 mm		400 V	SCREW	19.05 mm	e3			4.83 mm		5400 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.