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 |
SURFACE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
LINEAR |
Square |
TR, 7 INCH |
2018 |
3 |
SMT |
HOOK |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
2.7 mm |
200 V |
SCREW |
5 mm |
e3 |
4.5 mm |
1 |
360 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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Tt Electronics Plc |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
500000 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
LINEAR |
Square |
TR, 7 INCH |
2018 |
3 |
SMT |
GULL WING |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Tin (Sn) |
2.7 mm |
200 V |
SCREW |
5 mm |
e3 |
4.5 mm |
1 |
360 deg |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
50000 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
LINEAR |
Square |
TR, 7 INCH |
2018 |
3 |
SMT |
GULL WING |
-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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Cts |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.0125 W |
85 Cel |
20 % |
50 Cel |
VERTICAL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
6 |
WIRE |
-10 Cel |
JOYSTICK |
2 |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
10000 ohm |
.12 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 |
POTENTIOMETER |
10000 ohm |
.12 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 |
POTENTIOMETER |
10000 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 |
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 |
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 |
POTENTIOMETER |
PCB MOUNT |
1000 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
.51 mm |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
1000 |
MATTE TIN |
5.97 mm |
9.53 mm |
SHAFT |
9.53 mm |
e3 |
5.18 mm |
1 |
270 deg |
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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 |
POTENTIOMETER |
20000 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
.51 mm |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
Square |
3838 |
PCB Mount |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
1000 |
MATTE TIN |
5.97 mm |
5.18 mm |
9.53 mm |
e3 |
9.53 mm |
270 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
200000 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 |
200 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 |
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 |
50 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 |
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 |
500000 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 |
2.55 mm |
300 V |
SCREW |
4.5 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200 |
4.5 mm |
1 |
210 deg |
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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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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
50000 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
AUDIO |
Single Turn |
6390 |
6 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
1000 |
Tin (Sn) |
15.29 mm |
17.45 mm |
SHAFT |
15.88 mm |
e3 |
22.86 mm |
2 |
225 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
10000 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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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
250000 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
AUDIO |
Rectangular |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
POTENTIOMETER |
-40 Cel |
1000 |
Tin (Sn) |
15.88 mm |
SHAFT |
12.7 mm |
e3 |
15.88 mm |
1 |
225 deg |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.025 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
VERTICAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
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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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.025 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
VERTICAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
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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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.05 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
VERTICAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
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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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.05 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
VERTICAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
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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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.025 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
VERTICAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
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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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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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
CHASSIS MOUNT |
4700 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 |
69 V |
SHAFT |
12.5 mm |
e3 |
11.1 mm |
1 |
270 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
4700 ohm |
1 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) |
68.5 V |
KNOB |
10.2 mm |
e3 |
16 mm |
CECC41000; IEC60393-1 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
1000 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) |
31.6 V |
KNOB |
9.6 mm |
e3 |
16 mm |
CECC41000; IEC60393-1 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.1 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
VERTICAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
LINEAR |
Rotary |
5 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-20 Cel |
11.5 mm |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 200 |
SHAFT |
16.5 mm |
1 |
240 deg |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
Panel Mount |
10000 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 |
22000 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 |
105 V |
KNOB |
9.6 mm |
16 mm |
CECC41000; IEC60393-1 |
1 |
270 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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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
CHASSIS MOUNT |
500000 ohm |
.1 W |
50 Cel |
20 % |
50 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CARBON |
CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE |
AUDIO |
Round |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
POTENTIOMETER |
-10 Cel |
TIN |
200 V |
SHAFT |
26.2 mm |
e3 |
17 mm |
1 |
300 deg |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.05 W |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
4 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
7 mm |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 200 |
SLIDE |
35 mm |
9 mm |
2 |
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Amphenol |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.1 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
50 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CARBON |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
Bulk |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-25 Cel |
6.3 mm |
SCREW |
6.3 mm |
3.5 mm |
1 |
200 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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Piher Sensors And Controls Sa |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
4700 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 |
50000 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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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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Amphenol |
TRIMMER |
PCB MOUNT |
4700 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 |
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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Piher Sensors And Controls Sa |
POTENTIOMETER |
2500 ohm |
.33 W |
90 Cel |
20 % |
CERMET |
Dust Proof |
PCB Mount |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
100 |
3.5 mm |
200 V |
4.5 mm |
PTC10 |
10.3 mm |
220 deg |
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Piher Sensors And Controls Sa |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
25000 ohm |
.33 W |
90 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
LINEAR |
Circular |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-40 Cel |
100 |
4.5 mm |
200 V |
SCREW |
10.3 mm |
10 mm |
1 |
220 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.05 W |
55 Cel |
20 % |
70 Cel |
CARBON |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
6 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
Other Resistors |
-10 Cel |
7 mm |
SLIDE |
45 mm |
9 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.