3684S-1-104L

Series:	3680
Packaging:	Bulk
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status:	--
Part Status:	Active
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL):	--
Resistance:	100 kOhms
Power (Watts):	2W
Tolerance:	±3%
Adjustment Type:	Push Button
Number of Characters:	4
Mounting Type:	Panel Mount
Size / Dimension:	Square - 1.870" L x 0.930" W x 1.050" H (47.50mm x 23.62mm x 26.67mm)
Termination Style:	Solder Lug

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Introduction to 3684S-1-104L Value Display Potentiometers

Value Display Potentiometers are widely used in the development and production of electronic products, instruments, and automatic control systems. Potentiometer is a kind of variable instrument composed of a resistor, a sliding contact and an adjustable index, which is usually used to measure the mechanical movement of the object and its displacement, temperature, pressure and other electrical quantities. Among them, the value display potentiometers, as a special sub-type of the potentiometer, are mainly applied for the accurate measurement and control of electrical parameters of the instruments or systems.

Application Field of 3684S-1-104L Potentiometers

As a kind of value display potentiometers, 3684S-1-104L has a wide range of application fields, including industrial and vehicle control systems, medical equipment, electric power equipment, military equipment, aerospace, robotics and automation systems. It’s also used for controlling the volume of the sound systems, and helping with tracking systems for cellular phones. It is also widely used in instrumentation and process displays, as a part of the amplifier for professional audio. Such an extensive application of 3684S-1-104L Potentiometer means it can be used in various environments.

Working Principle of 3684S-1-104L Potentiometers

The 3684S-1-104L Potentiometer works with the principle of “variable resistance”. It is composed of a resistor, a contact that moves along the resistor and an adjustable index. The resistor is usually made of a wire, which is wound in a “snake-like” winding across the whole length of the resistor. The sliding contact is usually made of a metal rod, which is connected to the adjustable index. When the index moves along the resistor, the resistance of the resistor changes with the moving contact. When the sliding contact is slowly moved, the resistance of the resistor starts to change from a minimum of 0 ohms to a certain maximum value, which is 3.68k ohms for the 3684S-1-104L Potentiometer.The contact, which is connected to the adjustable index, can be used for external connection. When there is an externally applied voltage across the contact, the current will flow through the resistor path, and at the same time, the voltage between the two points of contacts will change depending on the position of the adjustable index. So the position of the adjustable index can be used to measure the voltage. This is how the 3684S-1-104L Potentiometer works.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the 3684S-1-104L Potentiometer is a kind of value display potentiometers, which can be used in various applications, including industrial and vehicle control systems, medical equipment, electric power equipment, military equipment, aerospace, robotics and automation systems, sound systems and cellular phones. The working principle of the 3684S-1-104L Potentiometer is based on the principle of “variable resistance”, which changes the resistance of the resistor as the adjustable index changes its position. This obviously helps in controlling different electrical parameters and systems.

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