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Part	Manufacturer	Resistor Type	Mounting Type	Resistance	Rated Power Dissipation (P)	Maximum Operating Temperature	Tolerance	No. of Turns	Rated Temperature	Orientation (Actuator)	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)	Terminal Finish	Length (Lead)	Operating Voltage	Additional Features	Type (Actuator)	Length (Package)	JESD-609 Code	Diameter (Package)	Ganging Number	Angle Of Rotation
3400S-1-502L	Bourns	POTENTIOMETER	CHASSIS MOUNT	5000 ohm	5 W	125 Cel	3 %	1	70 Cel	HORIZONTAL		CIRCULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR			3		LUG	Variable Resistors	1 Cel		GOLD OVER NICKEL			PRECISION	SHAFT		e4		1
3400S-1-103L	Bourns	POTENTIOMETER	PANEL MOUNT	10000 ohm	5 W	125 Cel	3 %	10	40 Cel	HORIZONTAL		CIRCULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR	Cylinder		3	Chassis Mount	LUG	Variable Resistors	1 Cel	20	GOLD OVER NICKEL			PRECISION	SHAFT	44.45 mm	e4	46.04 mm	2	3600 deg
AR200KL.25	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
3400S-1-102L	Bourns	POTENTIOMETER	CHASSIS MOUNT	1000 ohm	5 W	125 Cel	3 %	1	70 Cel	HORIZONTAL		CIRCULAR PACKAGE	LINEAR			3		LUG	Variable Resistors	1 Cel		GOLD OVER NICKEL			PRECISION	SHAFT		e4		1
026TB32R102B1A1	Cts	POTENTIOMETER	PANEL MOUNT	1000 ohm	5 W	105 Cel	20 %	1	25 Cel	HORIZONTAL	WIRE WOUND		LINEAR	Rotary	BULK	3	Panel Mount	LUG		-30 Cel				500 V		SHAFT	11.9 mm		23.8 mm	1	305 deg
AR1KL.25	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
3400S-1-204L	Bourns	POTENTIOMETER		200000 ohm	5 W	125 Cel	3 %				WIRE WOUND			Sealable			Panel Mount		Variable Resistors	1 Cel	20	GOLD OVER NICKEL	6.35 mm				44.45 mm	e4	46.04 mm		3600 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.