3852A-282-502AL

Temperature Coefficient:	±150ppm/°C
Mounting Type:	Panel Mount
Bushing Thread:	3/8-32
Actuator Diameter:	0.250" (6.35mm)
Actuator Length:	0.875" (22.23mm)
Actuator Type:	Slotted
Termination Style:	Solder Lug
Resistive Material:	Cermet
Adjustment Type:	User Defined
Rotation:	280°
Number of Turns:	1
Series:	3852
Power (Watts):	2W
Built in Switch:	None
Number of Gangs:	1
Tolerance:	±10%
Resistance (Ohms):	5k
Taper:	Linear
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL):	--
Part Status:	Active
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status:	--
Packaging:	Bulk

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Rotary Potentiometers and Rheostats

Potentiometers and rheostats are two important passive components widely used in electronics. They both have resistance, but they interact with their environments differently. Specifically, the 3852A-282-502AL is a device used for applying and measuring voltage, current, and resistance.Potentiometers are variable resistors with three terminals. They are used to adjust voltage or current, providing adjustable resistance in a circuit. Inside the potentiometer is an adjustable wiper, which is attached to a variable resistor. This wiper travels across a resistive track, made of graphite or other materials, and makes contact with different resistance points on the track. As it travels, the resistance changes, allowing the user to control the amount of voltage or current passing through the circuit.Meanwhile, a rheostat is a device used to control current. It is made of a wire coil, a sliding contact, and two terminals. When the sliding contact is moved, it changes the resistance of the coil, which in turns changes the amount of current passing through. Depending on the application, rheostats may be used for other purposes as well, such as controlling power or damping oscillations.The 3852A-282-502AL is a combination of these two components. It is a linear rotary potentiometer, which uses a resistive track to adjust the resistance in a circuit. It is specially designed for voltage control. The body of the device is cylindrical and features a rotating shaft, which acts as an adjustable wiper and is used to adjust the resistance.To operate the device, the user first selects the desired voltage value and sets it. The user then turns the shaft of the 3852A-282-502AL, which in turn adjusts the resistance of the resistive track inside, allowing varying amounts of voltage to pass through. This allows the user to precisely control the amount of voltage in the circuit. The device can also be used to measure the level of voltage passing through the circuit, providing an accurate reading. This device has numerous applications. It is widely used in electric appliances, such as battery chargers, power supplies, and other similar devices. It is also used to adjust the gain in inverters and other electronic circuits. In addition, it is used to control sound levels in audio equipment and to adjust parameters in data processing systems.The 3852A-282-502AL is a versatile, cost-effective device that can offer precise voltage control and resistance adjustments. Its combination of a potentiometer and rheostat simplifies electronics circuit design, allowing for a range of applications.

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