PSL01-1082A-103B1 Datasheet/PDFSlide Potentiometers are used to control the systems by varying their resistance. This is done by sliding a movable contact that changes the resistance of the whole circuit. PSL01-1082A-103B1 is one such commonly used slide potentiometer which has a long life expectancy. This makes it suitable for usage in demanding applications.
This device has an operating temperature range of -55 to +150 degree Celsius and is capable of handling dc and ac voltages of up to 1.5V. It has a mechanical life grade of 1 million cycles with a path resistance range of 0 to 5 Kohm. Its resistance value can be easily adjusted and its electrical characteristics remain constant over its lifetime.
The PSL01-1082A-103B1 is a 3-terminal device in which two fixed resistors form the outside terminals, with the moveable contact in the center. As the contact is moved along the resistance track, it changes the resistance value between the two fixed terminals. This in turn controls the flow of current in the circuit.
Applications of PSL01-1082A-103B1 Slide Potentiometer include controlling electronic devices like motors, amplifiers, audio equipment etc. by varying the position of the contact. It can also be used as a level indicator and a range detector. It is widely used in audio and electronic equipment such as amplifiers, audio recording systems and sound systems.
The working principle of PSL01-1082A-103B1 Slide Potentiometer is based on the concept of Ohm’s Law. It states that voltage is equal to the product of current and resistance. Thus, by varying the resistance, the flow of current can be regulated and controlled. The working of the slide potentiometer can be summed up in the following steps:
Firstly, the resistive track is connected between two power supplies, with the moveable contact placed at one end of the track. The two power supplies would be the reference voltage at one end and the load voltage at the other end.
Secondly, the contact is moved along the resistive track. As the contact is moved, the resistance between the power supply and the load changes. This in turn affects the flow of current and the voltage at the load. If the contact is moved towards the reference voltage, the resistance increases and hence the current decreases. The voltage at the load would also decrease. Similarly, if the contact is moved away from the reference voltage, the resistance decreases and hence the current increases. The voltage at the load would also increase.
In this manner, by moving the contact along the resistive track, the resistance, current and voltage can be regulated and controlled. This principle is used in the design of PSL01-1082A-103B1 Slide Potentiometer.
Overall, the PSL01-1082A-103B1is a robust and reliable device which can be used in various applications where resistance needs to be changed and controlled. It has features like long life expectancy and constant electrical characteristics which make it an ideal choice for many applications and give it an edge over other similar devices.