CA2552

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The CA2552 is a type of rotary potentiometer, rheostat, or variable resistor. It is typically used to provide variable resistors for applications such as audio volume control, speed control, and power regulation. The CA2552 is also widely used in industrial applications such as controlling motor speed, controlling temperature, regulating lights, and adjusting pressure within systems.

The CA2552 works by having a rotating control member called the rotor, which is attached to a resistive element. This resistive element is typically a resistive track, and the rotor has a contact, typically made of either a carbon track or a metal track, that grounds against the resistive track and disturbs the electrical current passing through it. As the rotor is turned, the contact moves across the resistive track, making it easy to adjust the resistance accordingly.

The CA2552 is also designed to be very rugged, making it suitable for use in demanding industrial and automotive applications. It is made of fibre-glass reinforced nylon housing for increased durability. This, combined with its corrosion resistant contacts, ensures a longer life and increased reliability.

The CA2552 is also designed to be very versatile. It is available with a range of electrical values, ranging from 500 ohms up to 10K ohms, and with several available mounting styles like panel mounting, PCB mounting, and mounting through a bracket. This allows it to fit into the existing infrastructure of most electronics, and makes it easy to replace other variable resistor types with the CA2552.

Overall, the CA2552 is a versatile and reliable rotary potentiometer, rheostat, or variable resistor, capable of handling both industrial and consumer applications. With its wide range of available electrical values, rugged construction, and versatile design, it is an ideal choice for any application requiring adjustable resistance.

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