6173R50KL.5

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Rotary Potentiometers and Rheostats are common applications of 6173R50KL.5, and each device works differently for different purposes.

What is a Rotary Potentiometer?

A rotary potentiometer is an electronic device made up of a resistive element and a shaft which are used to adjust incoming electrical current. It is also known as a variable resistor and is composed of a fixed resistance element and a contact. As the shaft is rotated, the contact will move along the resistance element, thus changing the resistance between the two contacts. The resistance value is converted into a voltage through the potentiometer.

Rotary potentiometers are used in a variety of applications, such as audio volume control, light dimming, and speed control. They are also commonly used in radio receivers, electronic keyboards, and digital synthesizers.

What is a Rheostat?

A rheostat is an electronic device with two terminals and a movable contact or wiper that can be used to adjust the resistance value. It is composed of a rotatable contact element and a resistive element. It is very similar to a potentiometer, but instead of converting the resistance value into a voltage, the resistance value is used directly in the circuit.

Rheostats are commonly used in power control applications, such as variable-speed motors and light dimmers. They are also used to regulate the current to an electrical device, such as a heater or filter.

6173R50KL.5 Application Field and Working Principle

The 6173R50KL.5 is a rotary potentiometer made from a resistive element and a contact element. The contact is centered in 50KΩ-100KΩ resistance range and has a traveling range of 0.5mm. It features a reliable precision and a wide working temperature range of -40°C ~ 85°C, making it suitable for a variety of industrial and consumer applications.

When the contact of 6173R50KL.5 is rotated, it will move along the resistance element, thereby changing the resistance between the two contacts. The resistance value is converted into a voltage through the potentiometer. This voltage can then be used to control the output of electrical devices like motors or lights.

6173R50KL.5 is suitable for a wide range of applications, such as volume control, dimming, speed control, and audio equalization in audio equipment, and for lighting control and power regulation in industrial equipment.

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