PTL30-15A1-102B1

Slide Potentiometers are electrical components that consist of a wiper which slides along a linear path, varying the resistance between two terminals. They allow for linear electrical signals to be converted into corresponding varying resistance signals. The PTL30-15A1-102B1 slide potentiometer is a 15mm linear slide potentiometer with a resistance value of 10KΩ.

Application Field

This particular slide potentiometer is widely used in most electronic devices, including audio devices, amplifiers, speakers, audio mixers, computer speakers, and more. It is also used in other general-purpose applications such as controlling motor speed, controlling lighting intensity, and in medical instruments. This potentiometer is suitable for use in harsh environments and for devices that are not suitable for standard D-shape slide potentiometers.

Working Principle

This slide potentiometer has a total resistance between two terminals of 10KΩ. The slider is composed of three conductive sections in which electrical current passes through and creates varying resistance along the slider’s path. When the slider is moved to the left, the resistance between the two terminals decreases, whereas when it is moved to the right, the resistance increases. As the wiper moves, the resistance between the two terminals continuously changes and the current passing through the potentiometer is adjusted corresponding to the position of the wiper.

Conclusion

The PTL30-15A1-102B1 slide potentiometer is a linear slide potentiometer with a resistance value of 10KΩ. It is a popular component for many electronic devices such as audio equipment, amplifiers, and medical instruments. Its unique design of three contact points of the wiper allows for linear electrical signals to be converted into corresponding varying resistance signals. The PTL30-15A1-102B1 is perfect for applications which are not suitable for standard D-shape slide potentiometers because of its unique shape and resistance to harsh environments.