3260W-1-202

Trimmer Potentiometers

A trimmer potentiometer is an adjustable resistor which is used to adjust the current flow coming in and out of electric circuits. This type of potentiometer is usually found in electronic devices such as calculators, radios, and computers. This particular type of potentiometer is also known as a variometer, a voltage divider, or an adjustable resistance device.

The 3260W-1-202 application field and working principle is typical of many trimmer potentiometers. A 3260W-1-202 is a 3-terminal device with two variable resistors on a single potentiometer. One of the resistors is adjustable and allows the device to adapt to different power supply voltages. The other is a fixed resistor used to prevent overloading of the device.

The working principle of a trimmer potentiometer is based on the principle of varying resistance to current flow. When the resistance of the variable resistor is changed, either by adjusting the potentiometer or by changing the input voltage, the current flow changes accordingly. This change in current flow can be used to adjust the current output of the device or to control the voltage output. Depending on the type of application, the potentiometer can be used for either purpose.

A 3260W-1-202 trimmer potentiometer can be adjusted to a range of voltages from 0-250V DC. The device has two-wired output and one-wired input, with some types having some extra terminals for additional functions. This type of potentiometer is often found in devices such as battery chargers, power supply regulators, and even some vehicle engine control systems.

The working principle of the 3260W-1-202 trimmer potentiometer is based on the principle of varying resistance to current flow. When the resistance of the variable resistor is changed, either by adjusting the potentiometer or by changing the input voltage, the current flow changes accordingly. This change in current flow can be used to adjust the current output of the device or to control the voltage output.

Trimmer potentiometers are used in a wide variety of applications, from controlling the voltage output of a device to adjusting the input current of a power supply. They are commonly found in small consumer electronics, such as calculators, radios, and computers, and in industrial equipment, such as vehicle engine control systems. By adjusting the resistance of the variable resistor, the current flow and, therefore, the output voltage of the device can be controlled.