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 |
POTENTIOMETER |
10000 ohm |
1 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
Servo Mount |
Box |
Panel Mount |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
600 |
MODEL157 |
11.56 mm |
MODEL 157 |
22.2 mm |
340 deg |
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TE Connectivity |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
1000000 ohm |
.4 W |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
CARBON FILM |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LOGARITHMIC |
3 |
FLAT |
25.2mm x 20.4mm |
SHAFT |
1 |
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TE Connectivity |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.2 W |
20 % |
1 |
VERTICAL |
CARBON FILM |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
3 |
FLAT |
THUMB WHEEL |
1 |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
4700 ohm |
1 W |
85 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
40 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Sealed |
BULK |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
150 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
68.5 V |
KNOB |
9.6 mm |
e3 |
16 mm |
CECC41000; IEC60393-1 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Alps Alpine |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.05 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
VERTICAL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TRAY |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
Variable Resistors |
-10 Cel |
3.5 mm |
7.45 mm |
10 V |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 50 |
SHAFT |
11.35 mm |
10.7 mm |
1 |
300 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
1 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
3 |
Panel Mount |
FLAT |
POTENTIOMETER |
-40 Cel |
1000 |
Tin (Sn) |
17.45 mm |
SHAFT |
22.86 mm |
e3 |
15.88 mm |
1 |
240 deg |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
20000 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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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
Panel Mount |
250000 ohm |
.25 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
CARBON |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
AUDIO |
Circular |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
POTENTIOMETER |
-10 Cel |
250 V |
SHAFT |
11.5 mm |
24 mm |
1 |
300 deg |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.1 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
AUDIO |
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 |
10000 ohm |
3 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Cylindrical |
BULK |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
150 |
Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
173.2 V |
SHAFT |
13 mm |
e3 |
19.7 mm |
1 |
270 deg |
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Piher Sensors And Controls Sa |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100 ohm |
.33 W |
90 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
BULK |
3 |
FLAT |
-40 Cel |
PTC-10 |
LASER TRIMMABLE |
SCREW |
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Alps Alpine |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.05 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
6 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-10 Cel |
4 mm |
24.5 mm |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 30 |
SHAFT |
27 mm |
25.3 mm |
2 |
300 deg |
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Alps Alpine |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.05 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
6 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-10 Cel |
4 mm |
24.5 mm |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 30 |
SHAFT |
27 mm |
25.3 mm |
2 |
300 deg |
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Alps Alpine |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
50000 ohm |
.1 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
AUDIO |
Circular |
20 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-10 Cel |
4 mm |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 150 |
SHAFT |
58 mm |
50 mm |
4 |
300 deg |
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Nidec Copal Electronics |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
LINEAR |
Sealed |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
3 |
SMT |
GULL WING |
POTENTIOMETER |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Tin/Copper (Sn/Cu) |
2.3 mm |
50 V |
SCREW |
5 mm |
e2 |
4.5 mm |
1 |
210 deg |
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TE Connectivity |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.4 W |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
CARBON FILM |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
3 |
FLAT |
25.2mm x 20.4mm |
SHAFT |
1 |
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TE Connectivity |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
22000 ohm |
.4 W |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
CARBON FILM |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
3 |
FLAT |
25.2mm x 20.4mm |
SHAFT |
1 |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.05 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TRAY |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-10 Cel |
Tin (Sn) |
3.5 mm |
11.35 mm |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 50 |
SHAFT |
9.5 mm |
e3 |
7.05 mm |
1 |
300 deg |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.05 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT AND SNAP-IN |
-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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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.05 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
3 |
FLAT AND SNAP-IN |
-10 Cel |
P091 |
SHAFT |
1 |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.1 W |
20 % |
VERTICAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
6 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
6.5 mm |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 200 |
SLIDE |
45 mm |
9 mm |
2 |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PCB MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.5 W |
55 Cel |
20 % |
VERTICAL |
CARBON |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
6 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
Variable Resistors |
-10 Cel |
10.5 mm |
SLIDE |
128 mm |
20 mm |
2 |
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Alps Alpine |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
20000 ohm |
70 Cel |
20 % |
VERTICAL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
3 |
FLAT |
-25 Cel |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 50 |
SLIDE |
1 |
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Alps Alpine |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
20000 ohm |
70 Cel |
20 % |
VERTICAL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LOGARITHMIC |
TRAY |
6 |
FLAT |
-25 Cel |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 50 |
SLIDE |
2 |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
Panel Mount |
500000 ohm |
.25 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
CARBON |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
AUDIO |
Circular |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
POTENTIOMETER |
-10 Cel |
250 V |
SHAFT |
11.5 mm |
24 mm |
1 |
300 deg |
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Amphenol |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
1000000 ohm |
.15 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
50 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CARBON |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-25 Cel |
4.8 mm |
200 V |
SCREW |
10.3 mm |
10 mm |
1 |
220 deg |
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Piher Sensors And Controls Sa |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
1000000 ohm |
.15 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
50 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CARBON FILM |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
BULK |
3 |
FLAT |
-25 Cel |
SCREW |
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Murata Manufacturing |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
.5 mm |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Trimmer Pot |
BULK |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Tin/Copper (Sn/Cu) |
7 mm |
PV32 |
300 V |
SCREW |
6 mm |
e2 |
PV32 |
6.6 mm |
230 deg |
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Alps Alpine |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.05 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-10 Cel |
4 mm |
24.5 mm |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 30 |
SHAFT |
27 mm |
15.3 mm |
1 |
300 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
TRIMMER |
PCB MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Sealed |
Tube |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Tin/Silver (Sn97Ag3) |
4.5 mm |
70.7 V |
STANDARD: IEC60393-1 |
SCREW |
6 mm |
7 mm |
CECC41100 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PCB MOUNT |
10000 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 |
5.97 mm |
5.18 mm |
SHAFT |
9.53 mm |
9.53 mm |
1 |
270 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
100 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
1818 |
3 |
SMT |
J BEND |
POTENTIOMETER |
-55 Cel |
100 |
MATTE TIN |
2.55 mm |
300 V |
SCREW |
4.5 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200 |
4.5 mm |
1 |
210 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
20000 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
1818 |
3 |
SMT |
J BEND |
POTENTIOMETER |
-55 Cel |
100 |
MATTE TIN |
2.55 mm |
300 V |
SCREW |
4.5 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200 |
4.5 mm |
1 |
210 deg |
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TE Connectivity |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.5 W |
100 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
4535 |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
POTENTIOMETER |
-25 Cel |
250 |
6.2 mm |
200 V |
SCREW |
11.5 mm |
8.8 mm |
260 deg |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
50000 ohm |
.05 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
6 |
FLAT AND SNAP-IN |
-10 Cel |
Tin (Sn) |
P092 |
SHAFT |
e3 |
2 |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.25 W |
50 Cel |
20 % |
VERTICAL |
CARBON |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
Other Resistors |
-10 Cel |
Tin (Sn) |
3.7 mm |
5.7 mm |
200 V |
SLIDE |
75 mm |
e3 |
9 mm |
1 |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
10 ohm |
.1 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TR, Embossed, 7 Inch |
1110 |
3 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
POTENTIOMETER |
-55 Cel |
100 |
MATTE TIN |
1.7 mm |
50 V |
SCREW |
2.8 mm |
e3 |
2.5 mm |
1 |
255 deg |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 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 |
200000 ohm |
.1 W |
20 % |
VERTICAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
AUDIO |
Rectangular |
6 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
6.5 mm |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 150 |
SLIDE |
45 mm |
9 mm |
2 |
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Piher Sensors And Controls Sa |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
47000 ohm |
.1 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
50 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CARBON FILM |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
BULK |
3 |
FLAT |
-25 Cel |
PT-6 |
SCREW |
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Amphenol |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
47000 ohm |
.15 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
50 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CARBON |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-25 Cel |
300 |
4.8 mm |
200 V |
SCREW |
10.3 mm |
10 mm |
1 |
220 deg |
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Amphenol |
TRIMMER |
PCB MOUNT |
47000 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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Vishay Intertechnology |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
10000 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 |
50 V |
SCREW |
5 mm |
e3 |
CECC41000; IEC60393-1 |
5 mm |
1 |
220 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
500 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 |
15.8 V |
12.7 mm |
e3 |
7.6 mm |
265 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
1000000 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 |
10000 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 |
200000 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
1818 |
3 |
SMT |
J BEND |
POTENTIOMETER |
-55 Cel |
100 |
MATTE TIN |
2.55 mm |
300 V |
SCREW |
4.5 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200 |
4.5 mm |
1 |
210 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PCB MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
AUDIO |
Rectangular |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
POTENTIOMETER |
1 Cel |
1000 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
13.25 mm |
SHAFT |
12.5 mm |
e3 |
8.89 mm |
1 |
270 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.