P260P-D1BF3DB10K

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Rotary Potentiometers, Rheostats

The P260P-D1BF3DB10K is a rotary potentiometer, also sometimes referred to as a rheostat. It is a type of variable resistor that consists of a flat contact disk which is rotated in a circular motion, causing a circular motion on a contact shaft to vary the resistance on a circuit. This type of rheostat is mainly used for adjusting resistance and output levels on audio and electro-mechanical applications.

Application Field

The P260P-D1BF3DB10K is an ideal rotary potentiometer and rheostat for a variety of applications due to its adjustable resistance feature. Common applications of this device include audio equipment, volume and tone controls, power supplies, and temperature control systems. This type of rheostat can also be used to adjust two separate output levels at once, such as a stereo system or a light dimmer. Other applications for this type of rheostat include control panels, communication systems, frequency adjusters, and automotive electronics.

Working Principle

Basically, the working principle of a rotary potentiometer and rheostat is as follows. When the circular contact disk is rotated, the contact shaft attached to it also follows the same circular motion. As a result, the contact shaft typically slides over a pair of resistive tracks which are located on either side of the disk. The resistance between the two tracks changes with the contact shaft\'s position. In figure 1, two different diagrams for the P260P-D1BF3DB10K are presented. The circuit diagram in the left shows the typical connections needed: a power source on the left, the two resistive tracks in the middle and two output pins at the right.

Figure 1: P260P-D1BF3DB10K circuit diagram

The diagram on the right shows the position of the contact shaft relative to the resistive tracks when the circular contact disk is rotated. As can be seen, each time the contact shaft rotates past a resistive track, the resistance between the two tracks increases. However, in a fully rotated position, the tracks are completely separated from each other and the resistance is maximized.

Figure 2: P260P-D1BF3DB10K position diagram

Advantages

The main advantage of a rotary potentiometer and rheostat is its ability to adjust two different output levels simultaneously. It is a simple device requiring few external components, making it easy and inexpensive to install in any application. It also offers flexibility for adjusting resistance and output levels, allowing users to customize settings.

Conclusion

The P260P-D1BF3DB10K rotary potentiometer and rheostat is an ideal device for audio and electro-mechanical applications due to its adjustable resistance feature. It offers flexibility for adjusting resistance and output levels, allowing users to customize settings. Its adjustable resistance feature makes it useful in a variety of applications, such as audio equipment, volume and tone controls, power supplies, and temperature control systems.

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