RS PRO 5kΩ Linear Potentiometer 1-Gang Panel Mount

A reliable 5kΩ linear conductive potentiometer perfect for use as a potential divider and ideal for applications requiring constant use. ;The potential divider potentiometer consists of a glass filled Nylon sensor with a 10mm electrical stroke and a spring loaded plunger.;An automotive conductive polymer potentiometer protected against engine compartment environments designed for demanding applications and featuring a 12.5mm mechanical travel at either end allowing fine tune adjustment.

Panel mount Potentiometer

Standards and Approvals: 2011/65/EU 2015/863/EU

A potentiometer is a variable resistor which increases or decreases the resistance in an application. Usually available as either digital or analogue, there are two main types of potentiometers, rotary and linear.;Linear - comes in a rectangle strip shape and can be pulled up or down for the required resistance, Used a lot within sound systems for mic output or volume control.;Rotary - the shaft is housed by a knob, you would find these on dimmer switches or speakers, turning (usually to the right) will increase the resistance amplifying the output, whether that is light, sound or voltage.

Used in various applications, potentiometers operate as a resistor for electronic devices. As an example, a dimmer switch you would find in place of a light switch would house a potentiometer. Whichever direction it is turned, either increases or decreases the resistance, manipulating the light output from the bulb. Another common use would be speaker or sound systems, operating as a volume switch. There are various types of element material, usually as rotary or linear, such as:

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