P170N2-FC15BR20K

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Rotary potentiometers and Rheostats are two types of components with related but distinct characteristics. They are both resistance-variable components that have been used in a variety of different applications such as light dimmers, digital wallets, voltage and current regulators, and other electronic devices.

P170N2-FC15BR20K Application Field

P170N2-FC15BR20K, a miniaturized rotary potentiometer, is a common choice for applications that require precision and accuracy in their control of resistive elements. This type of potentiometer is designed with a very low contact resistance, typically around 20 k ohms, which allows for precise and reliable control. Furthermore, this model is incredibly easy to install and is available in several different sizes to comply with a wider range of circuit designs. It is commonly used in industrial applications that require a high degree of accuracy, especially ones with limited available space. This potentiometer is incredibly versatile and cost-efficient, and can be used to accurately and reliably control resistive elements in a variety of applications, including:

• Industrial pressure sensors
• Industrial and consumer rotary encoders
• Motor control
• Temperature and flow monitoring
• Stainless steel potentiometers

Rheostat Working Principle

Rheostats, on the other hand, are slightly different than rotary potentiometers and are primarily used to control the current flow through a circuit. Basically, a rheostat works by controlling the resistance in a circuit which, in turn, alters the current flowing through the circuit. The resistance of the rheostat can be adjusted by a knob that rotates a metal element inside the device. Depending on the type of rheostat, the metal element may be a wire or a thick foam-like material. The resistance of the rheostat is dependent on the amount of contact between the metal element and the contacts.

Rheostats can be used in a broad range of applications that involve controlling the current in a circuit. They find frequent use as potentiometers in dimmers, filters, and voltage regulators, as well as in other types of devices. Additionally, due to their use of a metal element as the resistance-variable component, they are often more durable than other types of resistance elements.

Conclusion

Rotary potentiometers and Rheostats are both incredibly useful components in a wide range of applications. The P170N2-FC15BR20K rotary potentiometer, specifically, is a common choice for applications that require precision and accuracy when controlling resistive elements. Furthermore, rheostats are typically used to control the current flow in a circuit and have a wide variety of applications including dimmers, voltage regulators, and other devices.

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