An electronic component that is used to vary the amount of current that flows through a circuit. It works by sliding a wiper terminal across a resistive material, typically a thin film or chunk of ...

I need an adjustable power resistor that can be switched with a resolution of 1Ω. After some thought and web surfing, I bought some 10W wirewounds, which are available in E24 values so that 1, 3, 12 ...

Montreal, Canada – December 11, 2007 –Microbridge Technologies, Inc., the leader in passive, analog precision calibration products (Rejustors), today announced the availability of a new family of low ...

Adjusting the volume dial on a sound system, sensing your finger position on a touch screen, and knowing when someone’s in the car are just a few examples of where you encounter variable resistors in ...

If you need a potentiometer for a project, chances are pretty good that you’re not going to pick up a pencil and draw one. Then again, if you’re teaching someone how a variable resistor works, that ...