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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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PCB MOUNT |
10000 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 |
PCB MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
AUDIO |
Rectangular |
3 |
PCB Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
1 Cel |
1000 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
22.2 mm |
SHAFT |
e3 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
250000 ohm |
.2 W |
50 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
50 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CARBON COMPOSITION |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Round |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-10 Cel |
PDB181-GTR |
150 V |
SHAFT |
9.3 mm |
PDB181-GTR |
17 mm |
1 |
300 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
250000 ohm |
.2 W |
50 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
50 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CARBON COMPOSITION |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Round |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-10 Cel |
PDB181-GTR |
150 V |
SHAFT |
9.3 mm |
PDB181-GTR |
17 mm |
1 |
300 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
500000 ohm |
.06 W |
50 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
CARBON FILM |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
AUDIO |
Round |
6 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-10 Cel |
TIN |
PDB182-GTRB |
150 V |
SHAFT |
11.3 mm |
e3 |
PDB182-GTRB |
17 mm |
2 |
300 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
500000 ohm |
.05 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
CARBON |
CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE |
Round |
Panel Mount |
POTENTIOMETER |
-10 Cel |
100 V |
27.3 mm |
15 mm |
300 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
Panel Mount |
1000000 ohm |
.25 W |
70 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
CARBON |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
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 |
25000 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 |
.1 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 |
35 mm |
e3 |
9 mm |
1 |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.2 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 |
45 mm |
e3 |
9 mm |
1 |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
500000 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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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
.05 W |
50 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
CARBON |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
POTENTIOMETER |
-10 Cel |
TIN |
11.3 mm |
20 V |
SHAFT |
9.5 mm |
e3 |
7.05 mm |
1 |
300 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
.05 W |
50 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
CARBON |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
6 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
POTENTIOMETER |
-10 Cel |
TIN |
11.3 mm |
20 V |
SHAFT |
9.5 mm |
e3 |
9.65 mm |
2 |
300 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.05 W |
55 Cel |
20 % |
70 Cel |
CARBON |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
6 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-10 Cel |
7 mm |
SLIDE |
45 mm |
9 mm |
1 |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100000 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 |
10000 ohm |
.05 W |
50 Cel |
10 % |
CARBON |
Square |
3762 |
PCB Mount |
POTENTIOMETER |
-10 Cel |
TIN COPPER |
11.3 mm |
20 V |
9.5 mm |
e2 |
15.8 mm |
300 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.05 W |
50 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
CARBON |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
POTENTIOMETER |
-10 Cel |
20 V |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 50 |
SHAFT |
12 mm |
8.5 mm |
1 |
300 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PCB MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.05 W |
50 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
VERTICAL |
CARBON |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
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 |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.05 W |
50 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
CARBON FILM |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Square |
3927 |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
Variable Resistors |
-10 Cel |
TIN |
11 mm |
20 V |
SHAFT |
9.8 mm |
e3 |
6.8 mm |
1 |
280 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PCB MOUNT |
2000 ohm |
.05 W |
50 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
CARBON |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
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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Murata Manufacturing |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
.5 mm |
25 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
150 |
Tin/Copper (Sn/Cu) |
6 mm |
10 mm |
300 V |
SCREW |
9.6 mm |
e2 |
5 mm |
1 |
9000 deg |
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Murata Manufacturing |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
.5 mm |
25 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
Bulk |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
150 |
Tin/Copper (Sn/Cu) |
6 mm |
10 mm |
300 V |
SCREW |
9.6 mm |
e2 |
5 mm |
1 |
9000 deg |
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Murata Manufacturing |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
500 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
1413 |
3 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
150 |
2 mm |
200 V |
SCREW |
3.6 mm |
3.4 mm |
1 |
210 deg |
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Murata Manufacturing |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
100 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
1413 |
3 |
SMT |
GULL WING |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
150 |
Tin (Sn) |
2 mm |
200 V |
SCREW |
3.6 mm |
e3 |
3.4 mm |
1 |
210 deg |
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Murata Manufacturing |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
200000 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
11 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
1914 |
3 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
150 |
5.1 mm |
300 V |
SCREW |
4.8 mm |
3.5 mm |
1 |
3960 deg |
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Murata Manufacturing |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
100 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
11 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TR, Embossed, 7 Inch |
1919 |
3 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
70 |
Tin (Sn) |
3.7 mm |
300 V |
SCREW |
4.9 mm |
e3 |
4.8 mm |
1 |
3960 deg |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
250 ohm |
2 W |
105 Cel |
10 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
WIRE WOUND |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
3 |
LUG |
-55 Cel |
RA20 |
SHAFT |
1 |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
2 W |
105 Cel |
10 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
WIRE WOUND |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
3 |
LUG |
-55 Cel |
RA20 |
SHAFT |
1 |
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Defense Logistics Agency |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.5 W |
150 Cel |
10 % |
25 |
85 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
TUBE |
3 |
WIRE |
-55 Cel |
TIN LEAD |
RJ24 |
SCREW |
e0 |
MIL-PRF-22097 |
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Defense Logistics Agency |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
500 ohm |
.5 W |
150 Cel |
10 % |
25 |
85 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
TUBE |
3 |
WIRE |
-55 Cel |
SCREW |
MIL-PRF-22097 |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.25 W |
150 Cel |
10 % |
.406 mm |
22 |
85 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
4.37 mm |
6.73 mm |
SCREW |
6.73 mm |
e0 |
MIL-R-22097 |
4.57 mm |
1 |
7920 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
10 ohm |
.25 W |
150 Cel |
10 % |
.41 mm |
METAL FOIL |
Trimmer Pot |
Box |
2518 |
PCB Mount |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Gold (Au) |
5.08 mm |
6.35 mm |
6.35 mm |
e4 |
1242 |
MIL-PRF-22097 |
4.45 mm |
7560 deg |
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Defense Logistics Agency |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
1000 ohm |
.25 W |
150 Cel |
10 % |
12 |
85 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
TUBE |
3 |
WIRE |
-65 Cel |
TIN LEAD |
RJR26 |
SCREW |
e0 |
MIL-PRF-39035 |
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Defense Logistics Agency |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
50 ohm |
.25 W |
150 Cel |
10 % |
25 |
85 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
TUBE |
3 |
WIRE |
-65 Cel |
TIN LEAD |
RJR26 |
SCREW |
e0 |
MIL-PRF-39035 |
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Defense Logistics Agency |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.25 W |
150 Cel |
10 % |
12 |
85 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TUBE |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
-65 Cel |
300 V |
SCREW |
MIL-PRF-39035 |
1 |
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Defense Logistics Agency |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.25 W |
150 Cel |
10 % |
12 |
85 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TUBE |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
-65 Cel |
300 V |
SCREW |
MIL-PRF-39035 |
1 |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
25000 ohm |
.25 W |
150 Cel |
10 % |
.46 mm |
12 |
85 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TUBE |
2517 |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
POTENTIOMETER |
-65 Cel |
100 |
TIN LEAD |
4.78 mm |
6.35 mm |
SCREW |
6.35 mm |
e0 |
MIL-PRF-39035 |
4.32 mm |
4320 deg |
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Defense Logistics Agency |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
1000 ohm |
.75 W |
150 Cel |
5 % |
25 |
85 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
WIRE WOUND |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
TUBE |
3 |
WIRE |
Variable Resistors |
-65 Cel |
SCREW |
MIL-PRF-27208 |
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Defense Logistics Agency |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100 ohm |
.75 W |
150 Cel |
5 % |
25 |
85 Cel |
VERTICAL |
WIRE WOUND |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
TUBE |
3 |
WIRE |
Variable Resistors |
-65 Cel |
SCREW |
MIL-PRF-27208 |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
2000000 ohm |
2 W |
120 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
3 |
LUG |
-55 Cel |
RV4 |
SHAFT |
1 |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
250 ohm |
2 W |
120 Cel |
10 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
3 |
LUG |
-55 Cel |
RV4 |
SHAFT |
1 |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
2000 ohm |
.1 W |
100 Cel |
25 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TR, Embossed, 7 Inch |
1210 |
3 |
SMT |
J BEND |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
250 |
.8 mm |
50 V |
SCREW |
2.8 mm |
2.2 mm |
1 |
240 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100 ohm |
.75 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
.51 mm |
15 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Trimmer Pot |
TUBE |
7519 |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
5.33 mm |
6.35 mm |
400 V |
SCREW |
19.05 mm |
e3 |
4.83 mm |
5400 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
PANEL MOUNT |
1000 ohm |
.75 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
.51 mm |
15 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Trimmer Pot |
TUBE |
7519 |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
5.33 mm |
6.35 mm |
400 V |
SCREW |
19.05 mm |
e3 |
4.83 mm |
5400 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
PANEL MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.75 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
.51 mm |
15 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Trimmer Pot |
TUBE |
7519 |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
100 |
MATTE TIN |
5.33 mm |
6.35 mm |
400 V |
SCREW |
19.05 mm |
e3 |
4.83 mm |
5400 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
PANEL MOUNT |
2000 ohm |
.75 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
.51 mm |
15 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Trimmer Pot |
TUBE |
7519 |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
5.33 mm |
6.35 mm |
400 V |
SCREW |
19.05 mm |
e3 |
4.83 mm |
5400 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
1000000 ohm |
.75 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
.51 mm |
CERMET |
Trimmer Pot |
Tube |
7519 |
PCB Mount |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
100 |
MATTE TIN |
5.33 mm |
6.35 mm |
400 V |
19.05 mm |
e3 |
4.83 mm |
5400 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
1000 ohm |
.75 W |
150 Cel |
10 % |
.51 mm |
15 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Sealed |
Tube |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
-55 Cel |
100 |
MATTE TIN |
5.33 mm |
8.98 mm |
400 V |
SCREW |
19.05 mm |
e3 |
4.83 mm |
1 |
5400 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.