RT12C2P101

Series:	Trimpot® RT12 - Sealed
Packaging:	Tube
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status:	--
Part Status:	Active
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL):	--
Resistance:	100 Ohms
Power (Watts):	1W
Tolerance:	±5%
Temperature Coefficient:	±50ppm/°C
Number of Turns:	22
Adjustment Type:	Side Adjustment
Resistive Material:	Wirewound
Mounting Type:	Chassis Mount
Termination Style:	PC Pins
Size / Dimension:	Rectangular - 0.315" x 0.190" Face x 1.250" L (8.00mm x 4.83mm x 31.75mm)

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Overview

Trimmer potentiometers are precision mechanical electrical components used extensively in circuits for precise control of voltage and current parameters. The RT12C2P101 is a single-turn trimmer potentiometer used to adjust output voltage or current in electronic devices. It is a cost-effective method to adjust resistance values in a very small range. This article will discuss the application field of the RT12C2P101 as well as its working principle.

Application Field

The RT12C2P101 trimmer potentiometer can be found in a variety of applications. It is often used in circuits regulating the output voltage, such as the output of a power supply or the output of an amplifier. It can also be used in signal conditioning applications to adjust the gain of a signal. In addition, it can be used as part of a circuit to provide bias to various transistors or other components.Some other more common applications of this trimmer potentiometer include:

• Precision resistors for calibration and measurement
• Automatically adjusting resistance levels in precise devices
• Adjustment for impedance in a RF circuit
• Trimming of the gain and frequency response of an amplifier
• Voltage or current stabilization in electronic devices
• Slowly varying output voltage or current levels in analog circuits

Working Principle

The RT12C2P101 is a single-turn trimmer potentiometer. This means that a user can turn the adjustment knob to change the resistance level of the component in small increments. This is accomplished by turning a wiper that is spinning on a resistive track.The physical design of the trimmer potentiometer features a resistive track on which a wiper is mounted. As the user turns the adjustment knob the wiper will move along the resistive track towards the opposite side. This causes the resistance level of the component to change in small increments due to the varying amount of resistive material in contact with the wiper. This allows a user to precisely adjust the resistance level of the device in a very small range.

Conclusion

The RT12C2P101 trimmer potentiometer is a single-turn device used to adjust output voltage or current levels in various electronic devices. This cost-effective component is used in a wide variety of applications including voltage and current stabilization, adjustment of impedance in an RF circuit, gain and frequency response trimming, and slow varying output voltage or current levels in analog circuits. Functionally, the trimmer potentiometer works by turning a wiper on a resistive track. As the user turns the adjustment knob the wiper will move along the resistive track, causing the resistance level of the component to change in small increments. These small changes in resistance level allow a user to precisely adjust the device in a very small range.

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