3590S-1-501L

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Rotary Potentiometers and Rheostats are the two type of components most closely associated with the 3590S-1-501L. The two devices have quite different functions; however, they are both used to measure or regulate electrical signals in various applications.

Rotary Potentiometers

A Rotary Potentiometer is a three-terminal device with a resistive track connected between two fixed end terminals and a sliding contact referred to as the wiper. The most commonly found type of Rotary Potentiometer is the Variable Resistor. This type of device is used to measure or control the magnitude of voltage or current applied to it. The device also has a mechanical part which is attached to an electrical conductive track with a contact slide. By changing the angular position of the resistor, the resistance between the slider and the end of the track can be varied, resulting in a smoothly varying output voltage.

The 3590S-1-501L belongs to this category of devices and is particularly useful in applications such as audio mixer consoles, volume control, and others where the D.C. component of AC signals needs to be varied over a certain range. It has a resistance range of 500 ohms to 50K ohms and is available in various sizes.

Rheostats

Rheostats are two terminal devices designed for controlling the flow of current through a circuit. Unlike Potentiometers, which are used for precise voltage or current control, rheostats are typically used in situations where the current needs to be controlled over a finite range, typically by adjusting the resistance. The 3590S-1-501L is a rotation rheostat, allowing for the adjustment of the current flow. It is most commonly used in applications such as controlling motor speed, dimmer switches, and the like. The 3590S-1-501L has a resistance range of 500 ohms to 50K ohms and is available in a variety of sizes.

In conclusion, the 3590S-1-501L can be classified as either a rotary potentiometer or a rheostat depending on the specific application. The primary difference between the two is the number of terminals, with the rotary potentiometer having three terminals and the rheostat having two. Additionally, the rotary potentiometer is used for precise voltage or current control, whereas the rheostat is used to control the current flow over a finite range.

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