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Part	Manufacturer	Resistor Type	Mounting Type	Resistance	Rated Power Dissipation (P)	Maximum Operating Temperature	Tolerance	Rated Temperature	Technology	Shape (Package)	Law Of Resistance	Construction	Packing Method	No. of Terminals	Package Style (Meter)	Terminal Shape	Sub-Category	Minimum Operating Temperature	Temperature Coef (ppm/Cel)	Manufacturer Series	Operating Voltage	Additional Features	Type (Actuator)	Length (Package)	Series	Diameter (Package)	Angle Of Rotation
D12K2K0E	Ohmite Manufacturing	POTENTIOMETER	CHASSIS MOUNT	2000 ohm	12 W	350 Cel	10 %	25 Cel	WIRE WOUND	TUBULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	All-Welded		3	Chassis Mount	LUG	Variable Resistors		260		565 V	FLAME PROOF	SLIDE	44.4 mm		7.94 mm
D12K250E	Ohmite Manufacturing	POTENTIOMETER	CHASSIS MOUNT	250 ohm	12 W	350 Cel	10 %	25 Cel	WIRE WOUND	TUBULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	All-Welded		3	Chassis Mount	LUG	Variable Resistors		260		565 V	FLAME PROOF	SLIDE	44.4 mm		7.94 mm
D12K300E	Ohmite Manufacturing	POTENTIOMETER	CHASSIS MOUNT	300 ohm	12 W	350 Cel	10 %	25 Cel	WIRE WOUND	TUBULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	All-Welded		3	Chassis Mount	LUG	Variable Resistors		260		565 V	FLAME PROOF	SLIDE	44.4 mm		7.94 mm
D12K200E	Ohmite Manufacturing	POTENTIOMETER	CHASSIS MOUNT	200 ohm	12 W	350 Cel	10 %	25 Cel	WIRE WOUND	TUBULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	All-Welded		3	Chassis Mount	LUG	Variable Resistors		260		565 V	FLAME PROOF	SLIDE	44.4 mm		7.94 mm
RT012AS2200KN	Vishay Intertechnology	POTENTIOMETER		220 ohm	12 W	320 Cel	10 %		WIRE WOUND			Vitreous Enamelled	Bulk		Panel Mount		Variable Resistors	-55 Cel		RT12	51.4 V			17 mm	RT12	22.5 mm	290 deg
D12K20RE	Ohmite Manufacturing	POTENTIOMETER	CHASSIS MOUNT	20 ohm	12 W	350 Cel	10 %	25 Cel	WIRE WOUND	TUBULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	All-Welded		3	Chassis Mount	LUG	Variable Resistors		260		565 V	FLAME PROOF	SLIDE	44.4 mm		7.94 mm

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.