P0915N-FC15BR10K

Rotary Potentiometers, Rheostats

P0915N-FC15BR10K is a type of rotary potentiometers or rheostats which belong to the class of two-terminal variable resistors. Rotary potentiometers, as their name implies, are designed to provide a variable electrical resistance which is scaled linearly in proportion to the angular rotation of the rotary shaft. Rheostats, on the other hand, are specifically designed to provide a variable resistance, either linear or non-linear, with no specific correlation to the angular rotation of the rotary shaft.

P0915N-FC15BR10K is a precision resistor designed to provide a precise level of resistance with extremely low levels of hysteresis and thermal drift. It is an all-plastic, carbon cylinder-resistant element that is normally mounted directly onto a printed circuit board (PCB). The resistance is increased or decreased through a rotary wheel mechanism, which has 21 detents. The rotary wheel mechanism is also equipped with a center detent which provides a visual indication of the mid-way point.

The P0915N-FC15BR10K’s application field can be linked to components such as LED dimmers, audio volume controls, deflection control for projection TV systems and other applications where a linear variable resistance is required. Furthermore, the device is ideally suited for automatic testing systems as a positioning device or position indicator. Additionally, its low profile allows it to be used as an adjustable light switch in space-constrained applications.

The working principle of the P0915N-FC15BR10K is quite simple. When the wheel, or the shaft, is rotated, a columnar resistor within the device is also rotated. The resistance is increased when the columnar resistor is being rotated in one direction and decreased when it is rotated in the other direction. By increasing or decreasing the resistance, the current that is passing through the device is also correspondingly increased or decreased.

The P0915N-FC15BR10K is a device that is used for a wide range of applications. It is a reliable, precise, and highly effective device that can be used to accurately control the level of resistance within an electrical circuit. This makes it a perfect device for a variety of applications such as LED dimmers, audio volume controls, and deflection controls for various home and industrial devices.