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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CT-6EP205

2 MOhms 0.5W, 1/2W PC Pins Through Hole Trimmer Potentiometer Cermet 1.0 Turn Top Adjustment
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Nidec Copal

376
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AUD 0.9552

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PTD901-2020K-B103

Bourns Potentiometers PANEL CONTROL 9MM-ST-CARBON
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Bourns

376
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AUD 1.6727

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PC16SH10IP06252A2020TA

Potentiometer: shaft; single turn; 2.5kO; 200mW; THT; 6mm; plastic
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Amphenol

376
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AUD 1.9967

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PDB241-S420P-103B0

10k Ohm 1 Gang Linear Panel Mount Potentiometer None 1.0 Kierros Carbon 0.5W, 1/2W Solder Lug
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Bourns

376
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AUD 2.2349

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PC16SH07IP21475A1010TA

Potentiometers 4.7 MEG
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Amphenol

376
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AUD 2.76

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PTD908-2015K-B203

Potentiometers PANEL CONTROL 9MM-ST-CARBON
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Bourns

376
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AUD 6.2857

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RV4NAYSD253A

POT 25K OHM 2W CARBON LINEAR
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Precision Electronics

376
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AUD 20.3975

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CT-6EP501

500 Ohms 0.5W, 1/2W PC Pins Through Hole Trimmer Potentiometer Cermet 1.0 Turn Top Adjustment
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Nidec Copal

375
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AUD 0.9387

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GFM-4044-14

Bearing: sleeve bearing; V: with flange; Øout:44mm; Øint:40mm
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Igus

375
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AUD 1.3556

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RV09AF-20-20K-A14

Potentiometers Audio 9mm 10K
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Alpha Taiwan

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6 to 16 Weeks