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Potentiometers, rheostats and trimmers are three-terminal resistors that are used to measure or divide voltages, and to protect or control circuits. Potentiometers are variable resistors that are adjusted with a knob or dial. Rheostats and trimmers are types of potentiometers. With a rheostat, a third “wiper” terminal is shorted to one of two fixed terminals. The wiper terminal has a resistance which varies with its position, and the two fixed terminals are connected by a fixed resistance. Trimmers are factory-set devices that require infrequent adjustments. They feature a slotted, actuator-type style and can be adjusted with a special tool or screwdriver. Other types of potentiometers, rheostats and trimmers are also available. These include standard potentiometers, mechanical devices in which the output resistance is set by a shaft; and digital potentiometers, which set an output resistance by sending a digital signal through an electrical interface.  

Potentiometers, rheostats and trimmers carry specifications for potentiometer category and actuator configuration. Industrial-grade potentiometers are protected by an enclosure, typically one that is rated by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA). Typically, industrial-grade products are gear-driven and have connector outputs. These potentiometers, rheostats and trimmers resist the ingress of dirt and dust, and last longer than unenclosed potentiometers. Discrete-board components, another potentiometer category, are also commonly available. In terms of actuator configuration, choices include single-turn, multi-turn, and slide. With single-turn devices, the shaft rotation is limited to less than or equal to 360 degrees. By contrast, multi-turn potentiometers, rheostats and trimmers can be rotated multiple times, with as many as 15 or 20 turns from stop to stop. Slide-actuated products require the user to move a handle instead of rotating a knob.  

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Part Numbers for Potentiometers Rheostats and Trimmers

Part # Distributor Manufacturer Product Category Description
AT-3767 Newark JONARD Accessories Tools, Alignment; For Use With:Double ended with a hex (allen) steel .050""0 and 3/32""p long steel screwdriver tip; Accessory Type:Trimming Potentiometer Adjustment Tool; Leaded Process Compatible:Yes RoHS Compliant: Yes
MDSP5830 Newark LORLIN Potentiometers - Rotary PUSH-PUSH SWITCH AND 10K POT PUSH-PUSH SWITCH AND 10K POT; RESISTORS ELEMENT TYPE:VARIABLE ROTARY; RESISTANCE, TRACK:10KR; SERIES:MDSSP; POWER RATING:0.2W; CASE STYLE:PANEL MOUNT; ANGLE, ROTATION MECHANICAL:270(DEGREE); DIAMETER, RoHS Compliant: Yes
MDSP5838 Newark LORLIN Potentiometers - Rotary PUSH-PUSH SWITCH AND 220K POT DETENTPUSH-PUSH SWITCH AND 220K POT DETENT; RESISTORS ELEMENT TYPE:VARIABLE ROTARY; RESISTANCE, TRACK:220KR; SERIES:MDSSP; POWER RATING:0.2W; CASE STYLE:PANEL MOUNT; ANGLE, ROTATION RoHS Compliant: Yes
91-9832-37 Newark Global Measurement And Control Potentiometers - Rotary Wire, Pfa, A, Red, 7/0.15Mm, 100M; Area, Conductor Csa:0.124Mm2; Conductor Make-Up:7/0.15Mm; Voltage Rating, Ac:300V; Current Rating:4A; Colour, Primary Insulation:Red; Material, Primary Insulation:Pfa; Diameter, External:0.8Mm; Rohs Compliant: Yes
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