3862C-202-104AL

Rotary Potentiometers, Rheostats are widespread electronic components which are used in a variety of applications. The 3862C-202-104AL is a type of component from this family.

The 3862C-202-104AL is a 2-turn potentiometer constructed in a Standard Miniature Unit Housing. It has two terminals - a slider terminal that connects to a knob and a terminal with a resistor. The resistance of the resistor is within the range of 0 and 100 resistance elements. The resistor is further divided into 10 sections and has a centre tap connected to the slider.

The first application of the 3862C-202-104AL is a control circuit. The resistor is used to control the current through the circuit. By rotating the knob, the resistance of the resistor can be changed, thus changing the amount of current in the circuit. In this way, the current in the circuit can be easily adjusted.

The second application of the 3862C-202-104AL is for measuring the voltage or current in the circuit. When the slider moves, the voltage or current can be directly read from the separating section or the tap on the resistor. This helps in making the measurements easily without having to use any external instrument.

The 3862C-202-104AL can also be used as a rheostat. In this application, the resistance of the resistor can be adjusted by rotating the knob. The rheostat is used to control the voltage or current in the circuit. By rotating the knob, the resistance of the resistor can be changed, thus changing the amount of current or voltage in the circuit.

The working principle of the 3862C-202-104AL is based on the Ohm\'s Law. The resistance of the resistor depends on the length of the resistor and its cross sectional area. The resistance of the resistor can be easily changed by rotating the knob. The change in the resistance of the resistor is directly proportional to the change in the current and voltage in the circuit.

In conclusion, the 3862C-202-104AL is a type of potentiometer and rheostat which is commonly used in a variety of applications. It is a 2-turn potentiometer which can be used to control the current or voltage in a circuit. The working principle of the component is based on the Ohm\'s Law and it can be easily adjusted by rotating the knob.