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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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 |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
2000 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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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
50000 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 |
SURFACE MOUNT |
500000 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 (Sn) |
1.7 mm |
50 V |
SCREW |
2.8 mm |
e3 |
2.5 mm |
1 |
255 deg |
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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 |
10000 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TR, EMBOSSED, 13 INCH |
1818 |
3 |
SMT |
J BEND |
POTENTIOMETER |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
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 |
100000 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 (Sn) |
2.55 mm |
300 V |
SCREW |
4.5 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200 |
4.5 mm |
1 |
210 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
1000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
85 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
150 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
4.75 mm |
9.53 mm |
250 V |
SCREW; THUMB WHEEL |
8.89 mm |
e3 |
3.81 mm |
1 |
205 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
85 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
100 |
MATTE TIN |
4.75 mm |
3.81 mm |
250 V |
SCREW; THUMB WHEEL |
9.53 mm |
e3 |
8.89 mm |
1 |
205 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PCB MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
LINEAR |
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 |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PCB MOUNT |
50000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
LINEAR |
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 |
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TE Connectivity |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
22000 ohm |
.15 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
VERTICAL |
CARBON FILM |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Flame Retardant |
4339 |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
Variable Resistors |
-25 Cel |
500 |
3.5 mm |
5 mm |
150 V |
SCREW |
11 mm |
9.8 mm |
240 deg |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.025 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
AUDIO |
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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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.025 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
AUDIO |
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 |
.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 |
.025 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
VERTICAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
INVERSE AUDIO |
Rectangular |
6 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT AND SNAP-IN |
-10 Cel |
3.5 mm |
11.35 mm |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 50 |
SHAFT |
9.55 mm |
9.5 mm |
2 |
300 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
10000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
Modular |
Box |
4949 |
Panel Mount |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
500 |
Tin (Sn) |
11.1 mm |
79.7 V |
12.5 mm |
e3 |
12.5 mm |
270 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 |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.05 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
VERTICAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
LINEAR |
Insulated |
6 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-20 Cel |
4.5 mm |
8.2 mm |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 50 |
SHAFT |
16.3 mm |
14.5 mm |
2 |
260 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 |
1000000 ohm |
.12 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
40 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Sealed |
BULK |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
150 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
350 V |
KNOB |
10.2 mm |
e3 |
16 mm |
CECC41000; IEC60393-1 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
Panel Mount |
50000 ohm |
.5 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
LINEAR |
Rotary |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
-20 Cel |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V):500 |
SHAFT |
11.5 mm |
24 mm |
1 |
260 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
40 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Sealed |
BULK |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
500 |
70.7 V |
KNOB |
10.2 mm |
16 mm |
CECC41000; IEC60393-1 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
1000 ohm |
.5 W |
85 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
40 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Sealed |
BULK |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
500 |
22.4 V |
KNOB |
9.6 mm |
16 mm |
CECC41000; IEC60393-1 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PCB MOUNT |
2500 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
AUDIO |
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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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
CHASSIS MOUNT |
500000 ohm |
.1 W |
50 Cel |
20 % |
50 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CARBON |
CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE |
AUDIO |
Round |
6 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
POTENTIOMETER |
-10 Cel |
TIN |
200 V |
SHAFT |
26.2 mm |
e3 |
17 mm |
2 |
300 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
250000 ohm |
.5 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
CARBON |
Rotary |
Panel Mount |
Variable Resistors |
-10 Cel |
TIN |
500 V |
11.8 mm |
e3 |
24 mm |
300 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
CHASSIS MOUNT |
250000 ohm |
.25 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
50 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CARBON COMPOSITION |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
AUDIO; LINEAR |
Round |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
POTENTIOMETER |
-10 Cel |
TIN |
250 V |
SHAFT |
12.2 mm |
e3 |
24.6 mm |
1 |
300 deg |
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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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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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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 |
60 mm |
e3 |
9 mm |
1 |
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Piher Sensors And Controls Sa |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
1000 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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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 |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.1 W |
55 Cel |
20 % |
70 Cel |
CARBON |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
6 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
Other Resistors |
-10 Cel |
7 mm |
SLIDE |
75 mm |
9 mm |
1 |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
CHASSIS MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.25 W |
55 Cel |
20 % |
VERTICAL |
AUDIO |
Rectangular |
3 |
Chassis Mount |
LUG |
-10 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
38.7 mm |
SLIDE |
132.5 mm |
e3 |
13 mm |
1 |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PCB MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.05 W |
50 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
VERTICAL |
CARBON |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
Variable Resistors |
-10 Cel |
TIN |
15.5 mm |
20 V |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 50 |
SHAFT |
9.7 mm |
e3 |
9.2 mm |
1 |
280 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PCB MOUNT |
20000 ohm |
.05 W |
50 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
CARBON |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
AUDIO |
Rectangular |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
Variable Resistors |
-10 Cel |
TIN |
20 V |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 50 |
SHAFT |
10 mm |
e3 |
6.8 mm |
1 |
280 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
1000 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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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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Alps Alpine |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.05 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
VERTICAL |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
Variable Resistors |
-10 Cel |
3.2 mm |
6.8 mm |
20 V |
RATED AC VOLTAGE(V): 50 |
SHAFT |
9.8 mm |
1 |
280 deg |
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Alps Alpine |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.05 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
LOGARITHMIC |
Rectangular |
TRAY |
6 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-10 Cel |
3.5 mm |
11.35 mm |
10 V |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 50 |
SHAFT |
10.7 mm |
9.15 mm |
2 |
300 deg |
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Alps Alpine |
POTENTIOMETER |
50000 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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Alps Alpine |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.05 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
LOGARITHMIC |
Rectangular |
TRAY |
6 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-10 Cel |
3.5 mm |
11.35 mm |
10 V |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 50 |
SHAFT |
10.7 mm |
9.15 mm |
2 |
300 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
20000 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Sealed |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
2420 |
3 |
SMT |
GULL WING |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Tin/Copper (Sn/Cu) |
2.3 mm |
ST-4 |
70.7 V |
SCREW |
6.2 mm |
e2 |
ST-4 |
5 mm |
3600 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
TRIMMER |
PCB MOUNT |
1000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Sealed |
Bulk |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
POTENTIOMETER |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Tin/Silver (Sn97Ag3) |
4.5 mm |
22.4 V |
STANDARD: IEC60393-1 |
SCREW |
5.85 mm |
7 mm |
CECC41100 |
1 |
270 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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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
2000 ohm |
3.5 W |
150 Cel |
20 % |
CERMET |
CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE |
Round |
Panel Mount |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
100 |
3.18 mm |
159 |
8.76 mm |
159 |
22.22 mm |
340 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.