About Potentiometers, Trimmers & Rheostats

Potentiometers, Trimmers & Rheostats

A potentiometer, trimmer, and rheostat are all three types of resistors that are adjustable. They are used to control the electric current by varying the resistance in the circuit. A potentiometer is an adjustable three-terminal resistor with a sliding contact (wiper) that moves across a resistive element to change resistance in a circuit. They are used in audio controls, light dimmers, and other applications that require adjustable resistance in the circuit. A trimmer is a miniature version of a potentiometer, and it’s used to make fine adjustments in electronics circuits. It can be used for voltage and current adjustments, and for tuning circuits for maximum performance. A rheostat is an adjustable two-terminal rotor, and it’s used to control the current in a circuit. It’s often used to control the speed of a motor or other electrical device.

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M70Y503KB25

Vishay Spectrol Trimmer Resistors - Through Hole 1-14"REC 50Kohms Printed Circuit Pins
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Vishay

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6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 24.9627

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CW-18-1M-20P-1

Potentiometer: shaft; single turn; 1MO; 1W; ±30%; 4mm; linear; THT
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Telpod

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6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 24.9705

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56PR250K

Trimmer Resistors - Through Hole
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TT Electronics

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6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 25.02

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CW-18-4K7-20P-1

Potentiometer: shaft; single turn; 4.7kO; 1W; ±20%; 4mm; linear; THT
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Telpod

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AUD 25.0444

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P9A1R100FISX1102ML

Potentiometers P9A 1 R 1 0 0 FI S X1 1K 20% L e3
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Vishay

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6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 25.0625

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85A2A-B28-B27/R51

Potentiometers PANEL CONTROL-5/8" 16MM ST-CP SWITCH
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Bourns

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6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 25.0629

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6187R2KL1.0ST

Precision Potentiometers
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TT Electronics

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6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 25.0714

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3046L-3-252

Slide Potentiometers 2.5KOHMS 0.35" RANGE/TRAVEL
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AUD 25.0892

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3059L-1-502

Trimmer Resistors - Through Hole 5Kohms 10% 1-1/4" Wire Leads
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AUD 25.1053

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MW22B-10-200

ETI Systems Precision Potentiometers 2W 200 ohms 5%
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ETI Systems

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6 to 16 Weeks

January 2027