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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Vishay Intertechnology |
TRIMMER |
5000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
CERMET |
Trimmer |
Box |
3737 |
PCB Mount |
POTENTIOMETER |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
4.78 mm |
4.83 mm |
63 |
9.52 mm |
e3 |
63 |
9.52 mm |
270 deg |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
2 W |
120 Cel |
10 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rotary |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
P270 |
500 V |
SHAFT |
14.275 mm |
P270 |
26.67 mm |
1 |
312 deg |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
2 W |
120 Cel |
10 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
4 |
LUG |
-55 Cel |
P271 |
SHAFT |
1 |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
2 W |
120 Cel |
10 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
6 |
LUG |
-55 Cel |
P272 |
SHAFT |
2 |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
Panel Mount |
5000 ohm |
2 W |
120 Cel |
10 % |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
LINEAR |
Sealed |
6 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
-55 Cel |
500 V |
SHAFT |
29.49 mm |
26.7 mm |
2 |
312 deg |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
.25 W |
20 % |
VERTICAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
8 mm |
SLIDE |
127.8 mm |
8.4 mm |
1 |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
.25 W |
20 % |
VERTICAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
6.5 mm |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 200 |
SLIDE |
60 mm |
9 mm |
1 |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
.125 W |
20 % |
VERTICAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
6 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
6.5 mm |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 200 |
SLIDE |
60 mm |
9 mm |
2 |
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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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Vishay Intertechnology |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
.5 mm |
21 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TUBE |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
5 mm |
9.8 mm |
50 V |
SCREW |
9.7 mm |
e3 |
5 mm |
1 |
7560 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
.51 mm |
25 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Trimmer Pot |
TUBE |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
100 |
TIN |
6.22 mm |
10.03 mm |
300 V |
SCREW |
9.53 mm |
e3 |
6.1 mm |
9000 deg |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
.25 W |
150 Cel |
10 % |
12 |
85 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
LINEAR |
Square |
TR, EMBOSSED, 13 INCH |
2517 |
3 |
SMT |
FLAT |
-65 Cel |
100 |
MATTE TIN |
7.49 mm |
200 V |
SCREW |
6.35 mm |
e3 |
4.32 mm |
1 |
4320 deg |
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Piher Sensors And Controls Sa |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
.1 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
50 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CARBON FILM |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
BULK |
3 |
SNAP-IN |
-25 Cel |
PT-6 |
SCREW |
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Amphenol |
TRIMMER |
PCB MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
.1 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
50 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CARBON |
LINEAR |
Circular |
Bulk |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-25 Cel |
300 |
3.3 mm |
100 V |
FLAME PROOF |
SCREW |
4 mm |
6.3 mm |
1 |
200 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
.25 W |
60 Cel |
20 % |
VERTICAL |
CARBON |
AUDIO |
Metal Housing |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-10 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
8 mm |
350 V |
SLIDE |
128 mm |
e3 |
15 mm |
1 |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
.5 mm |
21 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TUBE |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
5 mm |
9.8 mm |
50 V |
SCREW |
9.7 mm |
e3 |
5 mm |
1 |
7560 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
.25 W |
155 Cel |
10 % |
.45 mm |
14 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TUBE |
2720 |
3 |
SMT |
WIRE |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Tin (Sn) |
6.85 mm |
35.3 V |
SCREW |
6.85 mm |
e3 |
5 mm |
1 |
5040 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
.25 W |
150 Cel |
10 % |
12 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Multi-Turn |
TUBE |
3 |
Radial |
WIRE |
-55 Cel |
100 |
MATTE TIN |
7.24 mm |
300 V |
SCREW |
6.71 mm |
e3 |
4.5 mm |
1 |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
5000 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 |
5000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TR, EMBOSSED, 13 INCH |
2826 |
3 |
SMT |
L BEND |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Tin/Lead (Sn90Pb10) |
4.88 mm |
300 V |
SCREW |
7.04 mm |
e0 |
6.71 mm |
1 |
240 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TR, EMBOSSED, 13 INCH |
2619 |
3 |
SMT |
L BEND |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
100 |
TIN LEAD |
7.37 mm |
300 V |
SCREW |
6.71 mm |
e0 |
4.88 mm |
1 |
240 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
CHASSIS MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
2 W |
125 Cel |
5 % |
10 |
40 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
WIRE WOUND |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Round |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
50 |
3590 |
PRECISION |
SHAFT |
18.6 mm |
3590 |
22.22 mm |
1 |
3600 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
1 W |
125 Cel |
5 % |
3 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
WIRE WOUND |
LINEAR |
Circular |
3 |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LUG |
-55 Cel |
20 |
70.7 V |
SHAFT |
19.05 mm |
22.22 mm |
1 |
1080 deg |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
.25 W |
150 Cel |
10 % |
12 |
85 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
LINEAR |
Square |
TUBE |
2517 |
3 |
SMT |
FLAT |
-65 Cel |
100 |
MATTE TIN |
7.49 mm |
200 V |
SCREW |
6.35 mm |
e3 |
4.32 mm |
1 |
4320 deg |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
Panel Mount |
5000 ohm |
.5 W |
85 Cel |
10 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Dust Proof |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
-10 Cel |
200 V |
SHAFT |
11.5 mm |
23 mm |
1 |
280 deg |
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Ohmite Manufacturing |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
100 W |
10 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
WIRE WOUND |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Open Core |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
SHAFT |
44.45 mm |
79.38 mm |
1 |
300 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
5000 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 |
35.4 V |
SCREW |
5 mm |
e3 |
CECC41000; IEC60393-1 |
5 mm |
1 |
220 deg |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
LINEAR |
Square |
TR, 7 INCH |
2018 |
3 |
SMT |
HOOK |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Tin (Sn) |
2.7 mm |
200 V |
SCREW |
5 mm |
e3 |
4.5 mm |
1 |
360 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
5000 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 |
50 V |
12.7 mm |
e3 |
7.6 mm |
265 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
5000 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 |
50 V |
12.7 mm |
e3 |
7.6 mm |
265 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
5000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
CERMET |
Single Turn |
Box |
5030 |
PCB Mount |
POTENTIOMETER |
-55 Cel |
150 |
Tin (Sn) |
6.9 mm |
12.7 mm |
50 V |
12.7 mm |
e3 |
7.6 mm |
265 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
5000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
CERMET |
Single Turn |
Box |
5030 |
PCB Mount |
POTENTIOMETER |
-55 Cel |
150 |
Tin (Sn) |
6.9 mm |
12.7 mm |
50 V |
12.7 mm |
e3 |
7.6 mm |
265 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
5000 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
Compact |
PCB Mount |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
1000 |
SILVER |
8.28 mm |
31.75 mm |
e4 |
6.99 mm |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
.46 mm |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TUBE |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
100 |
MATTE TIN |
5.46 mm |
6.99 mm |
SCREW |
6.6 mm |
e3 |
4.88 mm |
1 |
240 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
1 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Bushing Mount |
3 |
Panel Mount |
BINDING POST |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
500 |
SHAFT |
11.25 mm |
22.23 mm |
1 |
340 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
1.5 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Bushing Mount |
3 |
Panel Mount |
BINDING POST |
POTENTIOMETER |
-40 Cel |
500 |
SHAFT |
16.46 mm |
33.34 mm |
1 |
340 deg |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
Panel Mount |
5000 ohm |
2 W |
85 Cel |
5 % |
10 |
25 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
WIRE WOUND |
LINEAR |
Multi-Turn |
3 |
Panel Mount |
TURRET |
-25 Cel |
PRECISION |
SHAFT |
37.31 mm |
22.2 mm |
1 |
3600 deg |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
5000 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 |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PCB MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
.75 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
Variable Resistors |
1 Cel |
1000 |
MATTE TIN |
8.31 mm |
SHAFT |
23.37 mm |
e3 |
17.07 mm |
1 |
270 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
1.5 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
LINEAR |
Fully Sealed |
BULK |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
150 |
Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
86.6 V |
STANDARD: IEC60393-1 |
SHAFT |
9.5 mm |
e3 |
12.7 mm |
CECC41000 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Amphenol |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
.1 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
50 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CARBON |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
Bulk |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-25 Cel |
3.3 mm |
3.5 mm |
SCREW |
6.3 mm |
6.3 mm |
1 |
200 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
5000 ohm |
.05 W |
85 Cel |
30 % |
CARBON |
SMT |
TR |
1412 |
SMT |
Variable Resistors |
-25 Cel |
1.8 mm |
TC73 |
50 V |
3.6 mm |
TC73 |
3.1 mm |
260 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
1 W |
150 Cel |
10 % |
.71 mm |
22 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TUBE |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
12.7 mm |
8 mm |
400 V |
SCREW |
31.75 mm |
e3 |
4.83 mm |
1 |
7920 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
.51 mm |
25 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
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 |
5000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
.51 mm |
25 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
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 |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
.51 mm |
1 |
85 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TUBE |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
POTENTIOMETER |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Tin/Lead (Sn80Pb20) |
5.97 mm |
4.83 mm |
KNOB |
9.53 mm |
e0 |
9.53 mm |
1 |
280 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.