P160KNP-0FC15B100K

Temperature Coefficient:	--
Mounting Type:	Panel Mount
Bushing Thread:	M7 x 0.75
Actuator Diameter:	0.236" (6.00mm)
Actuator Length:	0.591" (15.00mm)
Actuator Type:	Flatted
Termination Style:	Solder Lug
Resistive Material:	Conductive Plastic
Adjustment Type:	User Defined
Rotation:	300°
Number of Turns:	1
Series:	P160
Power (Watts):	0.2W, 1/5W
Built in Switch:	None
Number of Gangs:	1
Tolerance:	±20%
Resistance (Ohms):	100k
Taper:	Linear
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL):	--
Part Status:	Active
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status:	--
Packaging:	Bulk

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Rotary Potentiometers and Rheostat Application Field and Working Principle

Potentiometers and rheostats are two important tools that are used in electrical circuits to control current. Both potentiometers and rheostats are used to measure and vary electrical resistance, but they differ in how they are used.A potentiometer is a three-terminal resistor with a sliding, or rotating, contact that forms an adjustable voltage divider. The resistance of the potentiometer varies with the position of the slider. A potentiometer is used to monitor and measure changes in resistance, such as input signals, and to set levels for stabilization and control systems. The P160KNP-0FC15B100K is a potentiometer with a rated power of 0.2 watts.By contrast, a rheostat is a two-terminal resistor with a sliding contact. The resistance of a rheostat can be varied by moving the contact in steps, or a continuous sliding motion, from one end of the resistor to the other. Rheostats are used in applications to vary current and voltage, including motor speed control and light dimming.The working principle of the P160KNP-0FC15B100K potentiometer is the same as that of a conventional potentiometer. As the shaft is rotated, the voltage at the output terminal varies, and the resistance changes linearly, leading to a smooth variation in the output voltage. Similarly, the working principle of the rheostat works the same way as that of the potentiometer: varying the position of the sliding contact leads to a change in resistance, resulting in a change in the output voltage.For both the potentiometer and the rheostat, the output voltage is determined by the position of the sliding contact. The electrical resistance of the device is therefore determined by the ratio of the output voltage to the input voltage. The position of the contact is then determined by the amount of current that is flowing through it. As the amount of current increases, the contact moves further along the resistor, leading to higher output voltages.The P160KNP-0FC15B100K potentiometer and rheostat are used in a variety of applications. Potentiometers are used for voltage regulation and signal conditioning, while rheostats are used for increasing or decreasing voltage in motor speed control and light dimming applications. Both potentiometers and rheostats can also be used to measure electrical currents and monitor device operations in a variety of other applications.In summary, the P160KNP-0FC15B100K potentiometer and rheostat work by changing the electrical resistance of the device. The resistance of the device is determined by the amount of current flowing through it and the position of the sliding contact. The output voltage of the device is determined by the ratio of the output voltage to the input voltage. Both devices are used in a variety of applications, such as voltage regulation, signal conditioning, motor speed control, and light dimming.

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