ST5ETP502 Potentiometers, Variable Resistors

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Trimmer potentiometers are an important type of electronic component in the electronic engineering world, and ST5ETP502 is one of them. Trimmer potentiometers are versatile and can be used for automatic control, amplitude modulation, signal modulation, power supply adjustment, and other related functions.

ST5ETP502 is a 3-terminal, miniature, adjustable trimmer potentiometer. It consists of a circular knurled shaft and is usually mounted on PC boards with two mounting screws. It uses wire wound resistive element with linear or logarithmic characteristics. The resistance value of ST5ETP502 can be adjust from 0 ohms to 5 K ohms. It is available in vertical and horizontal packages. The size of the trimmer is only 5mm in diameter, so it is suitable for small space applications.

The working principle of ST5ETP502 trimmer potentiometer is very simple. The internal contacts move over a resistive element when the knob is rotated. As the knob is rotated, the resistance between the two terminals changes in a linear or logarithmic fashion according to the type used. This change in resistance alters the voltage, current, and power passing through the device. The resistance and voltage settings can be adjusted to meet the particular application requirements.

ST5ETP502 trimmer potentiometers find applications in many different areas. They are used in various adjustable circuits, such as electronic alarms, digital to analog (D-A) converters, frequency multipliers and dividers, video displays, and high voltage DC-DC converters. The use of trimmer potentiometers in circuits enhances the reliability and accuracy of the device, and also reduces the time and cost required for prototyping.

In summary, ST5ETP502 is a miniature, adjustable trimmer potentiometer that is widely used in various circuits. It consists of a wire wound resistance element and two mounting screws. The resistance value can be adjusted from 0 ohms to 5 K ohms, and the size of the trimmer is only 5mm in diameter. It is primarily used in adjustable circuits such as electronic alarms, frequency multipliers and dividers, video displays, D-A converters, and high voltage DC-DC converters. The use of the ST5ETP502 trimmer potentiometer in circuits improves the reliability and accuracy of the device.

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