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.

Potentiometers, Trimmers & Rheostats

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308N50K

50k Ohm 1 Gang Linear Panel Mount Potentiometer None 1.0 Kierros Conductive Plastic 0.5W, 1/2W Solder Hook
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Honeywell

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6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 26.4857

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3549S-1BA-502B

Precision Potentiometers 2W 5Kohm 3% 10-Turn
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Bourns

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6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 26.4985

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RV6NAYSD252A

POT 2.5K OHM 1/2W CARBON LINEAR
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Precision Electronics

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6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 26.5037

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T4857

TRIMMING TOOL SET, 10PC
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CK Tools

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6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 26.5356

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RV12YN-10S-0B102

Potentiometer: shaft; 1kΩ; 500mW; ±20%; 3.2mm; carbon; 500V; 270°
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Tocos

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6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 26.5929

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RV12YN-10S-0B103

Potentiometer: shaft; 10kΩ; 500mW; ±20%; 3.2mm; carbon; 500V; 270°
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Tocos

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AUD 26.5929

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RV12YN-10S-0B104

Potentiometer: shaft; 100kΩ; 500mW; ±20%; 3.2mm; carbon; 500V; 270°
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Tocos

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AUD 26.5929

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RV12YN-10S-0B501

Potentiometer: shaft; 500Ω; 500mW; ±20%; 3.2mm; carbon; 500V; 270°
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Tocos

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AUD 26.5929

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RV12YN-10S-0B502

Potentiometer: shaft; 5kΩ; 500mW; ±20%; 3.2mm; carbon; 500V; 270°
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Tocos

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6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 26.5929

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RV12YN-10S-0B503

Potentiometer: shaft; 50kΩ; 500mW; ±20%; 3.2mm; carbon; 500V; 270°
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Tocos

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6 to 16 Weeks

January 2027