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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Tt Electronics Plc |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
.53 mm |
1 |
85 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Trimmer Pot |
Bulk |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Tin (Sn) |
4.6 mm |
4.75 mm |
200 V |
SCREW |
9.53 mm |
e3 |
9.53 mm |
1 |
244 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
2 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
3 |
Panel Mount |
FLAT |
POTENTIOMETER |
-40 Cel |
150 |
Tin (Sn) |
17.45 mm |
SHAFT |
22.86 mm |
e3 |
15.88 mm |
1 |
240 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
CHASSIS MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
1 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
-55 Cel |
150 |
Tin (Sn) |
13.1 mm |
316 V |
SHAFT |
12.5 mm |
e3 |
11.1 mm |
1 |
270 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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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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Piher Sensors And Controls Sa |
POTENTIOMETER |
100000 ohm |
.5 W |
90 Cel |
20 % |
CERMET |
Dust Proof |
PCB Mount |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
100 |
4 mm |
250 V |
6 mm |
PTC15 |
15 mm |
250 deg |
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Amphenol |
POTENTIOMETER |
PCB MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.5 W |
90 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-40 Cel |
12.5 mm |
250 V |
SHAFT; THUMB WHEEL |
15 mm |
6 mm |
1 |
240 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
100000 ohm |
.05 W |
50 Cel |
20 % |
CARBON |
Square |
3943 |
PCB Mount |
Variable Resistors |
-10 Cel |
TIN |
6.8 mm |
20 V |
9.8 mm |
e3 |
11 mm |
280 deg |
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Murata Manufacturing |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.1 W |
125 Cel |
25 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TR, Embossed, 7 Inch |
1109 |
3 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
250 |
.4 mm |
50 V |
SCREW |
2.75 mm |
2.2 mm |
1 |
260 deg |
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Murata Manufacturing |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.1 W |
30 % |
1 |
50 Cel |
VERTICAL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
TR |
3 |
WRAPAROUND |
Gold (Au) |
PVZ2 |
SCREW |
e4 |
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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 |
30 % |
1 |
50 Cel |
VERTICAL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
BULK |
3 |
WRAPAROUND |
Gold (Au) |
PVZ3 |
SCREW |
e4 |
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Murata Manufacturing |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.1 W |
30 % |
1 |
50 Cel |
VERTICAL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
TR |
3 |
WRAPAROUND |
Gold (Au) |
PVZ3 |
SCREW |
e4 |
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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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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.125 W |
150 Cel |
20 % |
11 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Sealed |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
1616 |
3 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
Variable Resistors |
-65 Cel |
100 |
MATTE TIN |
3.18 mm |
200 V |
SCREW |
4 mm |
e3 |
3.96 mm |
1 |
3960 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
.51 mm |
25 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
LINEAR |
Multi-Turn |
AMMO PACK |
3 |
Radial |
WIRE |
-55 Cel |
100 |
TIN LEAD |
6.4 mm |
10.03 mm |
300 V |
SCREW |
9.53 mm |
e0 |
4.83 mm |
1 |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
.51 mm |
25 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
LINEAR |
Multi-Turn |
AMMO PACK |
3 |
Radial |
WIRE |
-55 Cel |
100 |
MATTE TIN |
6.4 mm |
10.03 mm |
300 V |
SCREW |
9.53 mm |
e3 |
4.83 mm |
1 |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
.51 mm |
25 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
LINEAR |
Multi-Turn |
TR |
3 |
Radial |
WIRE |
-55 Cel |
100 |
TIN LEAD |
6.4 mm |
10.03 mm |
300 V |
SCREW |
9.53 mm |
e0 |
4.83 mm |
1 |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PCB MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
.51 mm |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
1000 |
MATTE TIN |
5.97 mm |
5.18 mm |
SHAFT |
9.53 mm |
e3 |
9.53 mm |
1 |
270 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
.51 mm |
1 |
85 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TUBE |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
POTENTIOMETER |
-55 Cel |
100 |
MATTE TIN |
5.97 mm |
4.83 mm |
KNOB |
9.53 mm |
e3 |
9.53 mm |
1 |
280 deg |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
2 W |
120 Cel |
10 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
3 |
LUG |
-55 Cel |
SHAFT |
1 |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
100000 ohm |
1 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
Single Turn |
6390 |
PCB Mount |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
1000 |
Tin (Sn) |
15.29 mm |
17.45 mm |
91 |
15.88 mm |
e3 |
91 |
22.86 mm |
240 deg |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.05 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
VERTICAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
LINEAR |
Insulated |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-20 Cel |
5.7 mm |
7.5 mm |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 50 |
SHAFT |
12 mm |
1 |
260 deg |
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Piher Sensors And Controls Sa |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.15 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
50 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CARBON FILM |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
BULK |
3 |
SNAP-IN |
-25 Cel |
SWITCH OPTION AVAILABLE |
SCREW |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.1 W |
50 Cel |
20 % |
VERTICAL |
CARBON |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
AUDIO |
Rectangular |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
Other Resistors |
-10 Cel |
TIN |
3.7 mm |
5.7 mm |
150 V |
SLIDE |
45 mm |
e3 |
9 mm |
1 |
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Alps Alpine |
POTENTIOMETER |
100000 ohm |
70 Cel |
20 % |
HORIZONTAL |
Hortizontal Mount |
Tray |
4849 |
Snap-in |
Variable Resistors |
-10 Cel |
11.35 mm |
10 V |
12.1 mm |
12.4 mm |
300 deg |
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TE Connectivity |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
1 W |
20 % |
1 |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
3 |
WIRE |
16mm x 6.9mm |
SCREW |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TUBE |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
5.08 mm |
4.83 mm |
300 V |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 300 |
SCREW |
6.86 mm |
e3 |
6.86 mm |
1 |
210 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
2 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
3.75 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
LINEAR |
Circular |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
POTENTIOMETER |
-1 Cel |
150 |
SHAFT |
6.35 mm |
19.05 mm |
1 |
250 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
.71 mm |
20 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Trimmer |
BULK |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
12.7 mm |
8.25 mm |
350 V |
SCREW |
31.75 mm |
e3 |
4.98 mm |
7200 deg |
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|
Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.05 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TRAY |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-10 Cel |
3.5 mm |
11.35 mm |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 50 |
SHAFT |
9.5 mm |
7.05 mm |
1 |
300 deg |
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Amphenol |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.15 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
50 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CARBON |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-25 Cel |
10.3 mm |
200 V |
SCREW |
10.3 mm |
4.8 mm |
1 |
220 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.25 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 |
60 mm |
e3 |
9 mm |
1 |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.25 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 |
60 mm |
e3 |
9 mm |
1 |
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Alps Alpine |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.05 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
VERTICAL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
3 |
WIRE |
-10 Cel |
SHAFT |
1 |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.15 W |
100 Cel |
25 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TR, EMBOSSED, 13 INCH |
1514 |
3 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
POTENTIOMETER |
-40 Cel |
250 |
MATTE TIN |
1.2 mm |
50 V |
SCREW |
3.8 mm |
e3 |
3.6 mm |
1 |
270 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TR, 7 Inch |
2020 |
3 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Tin (Sn) |
2.7 mm |
158 V |
SCREW |
5 mm |
e3 |
CECC41000; IEC60393-1 |
5 mm |
1 |
220 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
100000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
Single Turn |
Box |
5030 |
PCB Mount |
POTENTIOMETER |
-55 Cel |
500 |
Tin (Sn) |
6.9 mm |
12.7 mm |
224 V |
12.7 mm |
e3 |
7.6 mm |
265 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.125 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TR, Embossed, 7 Inch |
1413 |
3 |
SMT |
J BEND |
POTENTIOMETER |
-55 Cel |
100 |
MATTE TIN |
2.2 mm |
200 V |
SCREW |
3.5 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200 |
3.2 mm |
1 |
220 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
1818 |
3 |
SMT |
GULL WING |
POTENTIOMETER |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
2.55 mm |
50 V |
SCREW |
4.5 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200 |
4.5 mm |
1 |
210 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
.51 mm |
1 |
85 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TUBE |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
POTENTIOMETER |
-55 Cel |
100 |
MATTE TIN |
5.97 mm |
4.83 mm |
SCREW |
9.53 mm |
e3 |
9.53 mm |
1 |
280 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
.51 mm |
25 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
LINEAR |
Multi-Turn |
Tube |
3 |
Radial |
WIRE |
-55 Cel |
100 |
MATTE TIN |
6.4 mm |
10.03 mm |
300 V |
SCREW |
9.53 mm |
e3 |
4.83 mm |
1 |
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|
Murata Manufacturing |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
11 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TR, Embossed, 7 Inch |
1914 |
3 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
150 |
Tin (Sn) |
5.1 mm |
300 V |
SCREW |
4.8 mm |
e3 |
3.5 mm |
1 |
3960 deg |
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|
Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.25 W |
150 Cel |
10 % |
12 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Multi-Turn |
TUBE |
3 |
Radial |
WIRE |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
7.24 mm |
300 V |
SCREW |
6.71 mm |
e3 |
4.5 mm |
1 |
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.