Description
A potentiometer, often referred to as a “pot,” is a type of variable resistor that allows for the adjustment of electrical resistance within a circuit. Potentiometers are widely used in electronic devices and circuits for various purposes, such as controlling volume in audio equipment, adjusting the brightness of a display, or setting the sensitivity of a sensor.
This very common 10K ohm linear potentiometer is designed to be mounted in an enclosure or panel. While the tabs on this pot are a little more difficult to solder wires to, they are spaced at 0.200″ making it breadboard compatible and perfect for prototyping on a solderless breadboard. The potentiometer is rated at 1/5W and has 300 degrees of rotation.
We also stock Red, Blue, and White knobs for these potentiometers – they are a simple press fit and are much easier on the fingers!