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 |
.25 W |
150 Cel |
5 % |
.61 mm |
METAL FOIL |
Trimmer Pot |
Box |
3817 |
PCB Mount |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
10 |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
7.62 mm |
10.67 mm |
9.53 mm |
e0 |
1260 |
MIL-PRF-39035 |
4.32 mm |
7560 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
20000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
.51 mm |
25 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
LINEAR |
Multi-Turn |
Tube |
3 |
Radial |
WIRE |
-55 Cel |
100 |
MATTE TIN |
6.4 mm |
10.03 mm |
300 V |
SCREW |
9.53 mm |
e3 |
4.83 mm |
1 |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
2 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
CYLINDRICAL PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Single Turn |
3 |
Panel Mount |
FLAT |
Variable Resistors |
-1 Cel |
150 |
SHAFT |
6.35 mm |
19.05 mm |
1 |
250 deg |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
POTENTIOMETER |
CHASSIS MOUNT |
50000 ohm |
2 W |
120 Cel |
5 % |
1 |
VERTICAL |
WIRE WOUND |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
3 |
LUG |
-40 Cel |
PRECISION |
SHAFT |
1 |
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Murata Manufacturing |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
12 |
150 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
Bulk |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
150 |
Tin/Copper (Sn/Cu) |
6.7 mm |
200 V |
SCREW |
6.4 mm |
e2 |
4 mm |
1 |
4320 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
500 ohm |
1 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
CERMET |
Trimmer Pot |
Box |
4935 |
PCB Mount |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
150 |
Tin (Sn) |
8.85 mm |
13.1 mm |
12.5 mm |
e3 |
8.83 mm |
270 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 |
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 |
PANEL MOUNT |
50000 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 |
TIN |
SHAFT |
18.59 mm |
e3 |
22.22 mm |
1 |
3600 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
2 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Servo Mount |
3 |
Panel Mount |
BINDING POST |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
500 |
GOLD OVER NICKEL |
PRECISION |
SHAFT |
15.24 mm |
e4 |
51 mm |
1 |
350 deg |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
.53 mm |
20 |
85 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TUBE |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
4.6 mm |
10.4 mm |
200 V |
SCREW |
9.53 mm |
e3 |
4.95 mm |
1 |
7200 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
1 W |
125 Cel |
5 % |
10 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
WIRE WOUND |
LINEAR |
Square |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
1 Cel |
15.88 mm |
SHAFT |
19.05 mm |
15.88 mm |
1 |
3600 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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Ohmite Manufacturing |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
100 ohm |
25 W |
10 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
WIRE WOUND |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Open Core |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
SHAFT |
34.93 mm |
39.62 mm |
1 |
300 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
20000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
.46 mm |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TUBE |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
Variable Resistors |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
5.46 mm |
4.88 mm |
SCREW |
6.99 mm |
e3 |
6.6 mm |
1 |
240 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
1000 ohm |
1 W |
150 Cel |
5 % |
.51 mm |
25 |
85 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
WIRE WOUND |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
Tube |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
-65 Cel |
50 |
GOLD OVER NICKEL |
8 mm |
9.53 mm |
SCREW |
9.53 mm |
e4 |
3.81 mm |
1 |
9000 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
2000000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
.51 mm |
25 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
LINEAR |
Multi-Turn |
Tube |
3 |
Radial |
WIRE |
-55 Cel |
100 |
MATTE TIN |
6.4 mm |
10.03 mm |
300 V |
SCREW |
9.53 mm |
e3 |
4.83 mm |
1 |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
50000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
.51 mm |
25 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
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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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
1000 ohm |
2 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
10 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
HYBRID |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Bushing Mount |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
100 |
GOLD |
PRECISION |
SHAFT |
19.05 mm |
e4 |
22.23 mm |
2 |
3600 deg |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
POTENTIOMETER |
CHASSIS MOUNT |
1000 ohm |
2 W |
120 Cel |
5 % |
1 |
VERTICAL |
WIRE WOUND |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
3 |
LUG |
-40 Cel |
PRECISION |
SHAFT |
1 |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
20000 ohm |
.15 W |
125 Cel |
25 % |
20 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Trimmer Pot |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
1512 |
3 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
250 |
Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
1.55 mm |
50 V |
SCREW |
3.75 mm |
e3 |
3 mm |
260 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
2 W |
125 Cel |
5 % |
10 |
40 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
WIRE WOUND |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Round |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
Variable Resistors |
1 Cel |
50 |
SHAFT |
18.6 mm |
22.22 mm |
1 |
3600 deg |
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TE Connectivity |
POTENTIOMETER |
HORIZONTAL |
11.35mm x 9.5mm x 7.05mm |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
.51 mm |
25 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
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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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
1000 ohm |
.5 W |
150 Cel |
10 % |
.46 mm |
1 |
85 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Cylinder |
Tube |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
POTENTIOMETER |
-55 Cel |
100 |
MATTE TIN |
6.78 mm |
300 V |
SCREW |
4.57 mm |
e3 |
6.35 mm |
1 |
240 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
1 W |
125 Cel |
15 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Servo Mount |
3 |
Panel Mount |
TURRET |
POTENTIOMETER |
1 Cel |
Gold (Au) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
SHAFT |
12.7 mm |
e4 |
22.23 mm |
1 |
340 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
.5 mm |
21 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TUBE |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
POTENTIOMETER |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
5 mm |
9.8 mm |
70.7 V |
SCREW |
9.7 mm |
e3 |
5 mm |
1 |
7560 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
2 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
3 |
Panel Mount |
FLAT |
POTENTIOMETER |
-40 Cel |
150 |
Tin (Sn) |
17.45 mm |
SHAFT |
22.86 mm |
e3 |
15.88 mm |
1 |
240 deg |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
2200 ohm |
1 W |
85 Cel |
10 % |
1 |
40 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Sealed |
BULK |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
150 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
46.9 V |
STANDARD: IEC60393-1 |
KNOB |
9.6 mm |
e3 |
16 mm |
CECC41000 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Ohmite Manufacturing |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
250 ohm |
12.5 W |
10 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
WIRE WOUND |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Open Core |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
SHAFT |
17.46 mm |
22.23 mm |
1 |
300 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
1 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Single Turn |
3 |
Panel Mount |
WIRE |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
150 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
SHAFT |
11.51 mm |
e3 |
12.7 mm |
1 |
260 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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Vishay Intertechnology |
TRIMMER |
PCB MOUNT |
1000000 ohm |
.06 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 |
250 V |
STANDARD: IEC60393-1 |
SCREW |
5.85 mm |
7 mm |
CECC41100 |
1 |
270 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.2 W |
100 Cel |
25 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
3 |
PCB Mount |
FLAT |
-25 Cel |
250 |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
8.4 mm |
100 V |
SCREW |
6.81 mm |
e3 |
4.5 mm |
1 |
215 deg |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.5 W |
120 Cel |
20 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
3 |
HOOK |
-40 Cel |
SHAFT |
1 |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
POTENTIOMETER |
CHASSIS MOUNT |
1000 ohm |
2 W |
120 Cel |
5 % |
1 |
VERTICAL |
WIRE WOUND |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
3 |
LUG |
-40 Cel |
PRECISION |
SHAFT |
1 |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.5 W |
155 Cel |
10 % |
.5 mm |
21 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
BULK |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
POTENTIOMETER |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
5 mm |
9.8 mm |
70.7 V |
SCREW |
9.7 mm |
e3 |
CECC41000 |
5 mm |
1 |
7560 deg |
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Amphenol |
POTENTIOMETER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100000 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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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
500 ohm |
2 W |
120 Cel |
10 % |
1 |
HORIZONTAL |
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
3 |
LUG |
-55 Cel |
RV4 |
SHAFT |
1 |
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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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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
.25 W |
150 Cel |
10 % |
12 |
85 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Trimmer Pot |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
1918 |
3 |
SMT |
HOOK |
POTENTIOMETER |
-65 Cel |
100 |
MATTE TIN |
3.71 mm |
SCREW |
4.8 mm |
e3 |
4.6 mm |
4320 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 |
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 |
10000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
.51 mm |
1 |
85 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TUBE |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
POTENTIOMETER |
-55 Cel |
100 |
MATTE TIN |
5.97 mm |
4.83 mm |
KNOB |
9.53 mm |
e3 |
9.53 mm |
1 |
280 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
.51 mm |
1 |
85 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TUBE |
3 |
PCB Mount |
WIRE |
POTENTIOMETER |
-55 Cel |
100 |
MATTE TIN |
5.97 mm |
4.83 mm |
KNOB |
9.53 mm |
e3 |
9.53 mm |
1 |
280 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PANEL MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
2 W |
125 Cel |
3 % |
10 |
70 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
WIRE WOUND |
CIRCULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Round |
TRAY |
3 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Variable Resistors |
-40 Cel |
50 |
Gold (Au) |
SHAFT |
19.812 mm |
e4 |
22.479 mm |
1 |
3600 deg |
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Bourns |
POTENTIOMETER |
PCB MOUNT |
10000 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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Defense Logistics Agency |
TRIMMER |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.25 W |
150 Cel |
10 % |
12 |
85 Cel |
HORIZONTAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
TUBE |
3 |
WIRE |
-65 Cel |
SCREW |
MIL-PRF-39035 |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.15 W |
100 Cel |
25 % |
1 |
70 Cel |
VERTICAL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Rectangular |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
1514 |
3 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
POTENTIOMETER |
-40 Cel |
250 |
MATTE TIN |
1.2 mm |
50 V |
SCREW |
3.8 mm |
e3 |
3.6 mm |
1 |
270 deg |
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Bourns |
TRIMMER |
SURFACE MOUNT |
5000 ohm |
.25 W |
150 Cel |
10 % |
5 |
85 Cel |
VERTICAL |
CERMET |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
LINEAR |
Trimmer Pot |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
1420 |
3 |
SMT |
GULL WING |
Variable Resistors |
-65 Cel |
100 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
4.8 mm |
300 V |
SCREW |
3.5 mm |
e3 |
5.1 mm |
1800 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.