PV36Y504C01B00

Trimmer Potentiometers

PV36Y504C01B00 is a trimmer potentiometer, a type of adjustable resistor used for fine-tuning circuits. It is typically composed of 3 terminals - a movable terminal connected to a track of carbon or metal film, a resistive element, and a fixed terminal connected to a wiper. The trimmer potentiometer is usually used to adjust the signal volume, amplitude, frequency and other parameters of a circuit.

Application Field

PV36Y504C01B00 can be used to adjust numerous parameters in a wide range of electronic devices. It is used to adjust the filter cutoff frequency in audio devices, bias voltage in amplifiers, temperature control in medical equipment, signal level in LAN cards, motor torque in robotics and many more. It is widely used in applications such as instrumentation, digital signal processing and wireless communications.

Working Principle

The working of a trimmer potentiometer is based on the principle of resistance. It works by increasing or decreasing the resistance between two points in the circuit. The resistance can be adjusted by applying a voltage to the wiper terminal or by moving the wiper along the resistive element. When the resistance is increased, the voltage drop across the resistor is reduced. On the other hand, when the resistance is decreased, the voltage drop across the resistor is increased.

The resistance of a trimmer potentiometer can be adjusted by using a mechanical screw or by applying an external voltage. When a mechanical screw is used, the resistance is adjusted by rotating the shaft. When an external voltage is applied, the resistance can be adjusted by controlling the voltage applied to the wiper. The resistance of the trimmer potentiometer can also be adjusted by using a software control. This is done by connecting the wiper and the resistive element to a microcontroller. The microcontroller can then adjust the resistance by sending the appropriate signals.

The PV36Y504C01B00 trimmer potentiometer is a high-quality, adjustable resistor with a wide range of applications. It is used to adjust the signal volume, amplitude, frequency and other parameters of a circuit. It is widely used in instrumentation, digital signal processing and wireless communications. The working of the trimmer potentiometer is based on the principle of resistance. It works by increasing or decreasing the resistance between two points in the circuit.