Variable Resistors

Browse our wide range of variable resistors including potentiometers, rheostats and thermistors from market leading electronics brands including Vishay, Bourns, EPCOS and RS Pro.

What are variable resistors and how do they work?

Variable resistors are electrical components that give you control over the current flow through an electric circuit. Variable resistors can be used in a variety of different types of devices, including the volume and gain control on electric instruments such as guitars and basses. The Variable resistors have a maximum and minimum value which can alter the current. Variable resistors are extremely important, without them you cannot control your circuit.

What does a variable resistor do in a circuit?

A variable resistor's role in a circuit is to allow the amount of resistance to be changed. When resistance decreases the flow of the current increases. There are different types of variable resistors that can be used for different functions and environments.

Types of resistors

The three most common types of variable resistors are:

  • Potentiometers The most common type of variable resistor is the potentiometers. The potentiometer can be used as a voltage regulator by introducing a variable amount of resistance into a circuit or as a means of adjusting the power in a circuit. Potentiometers can also be known as "pot" or, more specifically, slider pot, trimmer pot or thumbwheel pot.
  • Rheostat A rheostat is a variable resistor which is used to control current within an electrical circuit. They can control the resistance without interrupting it. Unlike the Potentiometer the Rheostat only uses 2 leads. A connection is made to one end of the resistive element and the other connection is made to the wiper end of the variable resistor. Rheostats are commonly used in motor control.
  • Trimmer Resistors Unlike other resistors, a trimmer resistor is a smaller component that is used to be placed within your circuit and not adjusted again. They are also known as trimpots.

Other types of variable resistors

include:

  • Ceramic Transient Voltage Suppressors
  • Metal Oxide Varistors
  • Potentiometer Accessories
  • Potentiometer Knob
  • Potentiometer Mounting Nuts
  • Rheostat Dials
  • Thermistors
  • Trimmer Resistor Adjustment Tools
  • Trimmer Resistor Mount Adapters
Potentiometer Accessories
Potentiometer Accessories
Potentiometer Knobs
Potentiometer Knobs
Potentiometers
Potentiometers
Rheostat Accessories
Rheostat Accessories
Rheostats
Rheostats
Trimmer Potentiometer Accessories
Trimmer Potentiometer Accessories
Trimmer Potentiometers
Trimmer Potentiometers

6310 Produits présentés pour Variable Resistors

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Vishay 15 mm Knob Diameter Black Potentiometer Knob for 3.175 mm Shaft Round Shaft
  • N° de stock RS 425-020
  • Référence fabricant ACCKPS1515NDT18
Sous-total (1 unité)
1,55 €(TVA exclue)
En stock
Bourns 93 50 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, Through Hole, 93R1A-R22-A18L
  • N° de stock RS 522-5327
  • Référence fabricant 93R1A-R22-A18L
Sous-total (1 unité)
7,06 €(TVA exclue)
Dernier stock RS
TE Connectivity 27 50 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 2-Gang Panel Mount, 27ESA503MMF50N
  • N° de stock RS 168-370
  • Référence fabricant 27ESA503MMF50N
Sous-total (1 unité)
8,09 €(TVA exclue)
En stock
Bourns 3590S 10 kΩ Linear Potentiometer 10-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount
  • N° de stock RS 181-4447
  • Référence fabricant 3590S-1-103L
Sous-total (1 unité)
14,58 €(TVA exclue)
En stock
Bourns PDB183-GTR 250 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, PDB183-GTR01-254A2
  • N° de stock RS 770-3074
  • Référence fabricant PDB183-GTR01-254A2
Sous-total (1 unité)
4,86 €(TVA exclue)
En stock
100 Ω, Through Hole Trimmer Potentiometer, Pin 0.5 W Top Adjust Bourns, 3296
  • N° de stock RS 167-3497
  • Référence fabricant 3296W-1-101LF
Sous-total (1 tube de 50 unités)
67,80 €(TVA exclue)
En stock
Eaton Rotary Potentiometer Potentiometer, 229491 M22-R10K
  • N° de stock RS 620-6074
  • Référence fabricant 229491 M22-R10K
Sous-total (1 unité)
74,34 €(TVA exclue)
Indisponible
Alps Electric 1 Gang Rotary Potentiometer with a 6 mm Dia. Shaft, 50kΩ, ±20%, 0.05W, Linear RK09D1130A1L
  • N° de stock RS 729-3644P
  • Référence fabricant RK09D1130A1L
Sous-total 1 unité (conditionné en sac)
1,74 €(TVA exclue)
En stock
Bourns PTV09 10 kΩ Linear Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Through Hole
  • N° de stock RS 181-4487
  • Référence fabricant PTV09A-4020U-B103
Sous-total (1 paquet de 5 unités)
3,92 €(TVA exclue)
En stock
Vishay PE30 4.7 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, PE30L0FL472KAB
  • N° de stock RS 790-4482
  • Référence fabricant PE30L0FL472KAB
Sous-total (1 unité)
45,16 €(TVA exclue)
En stock
50 kΩ, Through Hole Trimmer Potentiometer, Pin 0.5 W Top Adjust Bourns, 3386
  • N° de stock RS 522-2788P
  • Référence fabricant 3386P-1-503LF
Sous-total 1 unité (conditionné en tube)
1,66 €(TVA exclue)
En stock
RS PRO 21 mm Knob Diameter Red, Black Potentiometer Knob for 6.35 mm Shaft Circular
  • N° de stock RS 259-6963
Sous-total (1 paquet de 5 unités)
11,73 €(TVA exclue)
En stock
Alps Alpine RK09D 10 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns Through Hole
  • N° de stock RS 729-3640
  • Référence fabricant RK09D1130C2P
Sous-total (1 unité)
2,18 €(TVA exclue)
En stock
Sifam 16 mm Knob Diameter Black Potentiometer Knob for 6 mm Shaft Splined, 3/03/TPN110-006/237/224
  • N° de stock RS 299-4941
  • Référence fabricant 3/03/TPN110-006/237/224
Sous-total (1 paquet de 5 unités)
3,29 €(TVA exclue)
En stock
Bourns 93 10 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, 93A1A-B28-A15L
  • N° de stock RS 789-9456
  • Référence fabricant 93A1A-B28-A15L
Sous-total (1 unité)
7,06 €(TVA exclue)
En voie de retrait du marché
TE Connectivity 17P 10 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, Through Hole
  • N° de stock RS 377-4782P
  • Référence fabricant 17PCSA103MC19P
Sous-total 1 unité (conditionné en boîte)
3,71 €(TVA exclue)
Temporairement en rupture de stock
RS PRO 20 mm Knob Diameter Black Potentiometer Knob for 6 mm Shaft Circular
  • N° de stock RS 777-7300
Sous-total (1 unité)
4,16 €(TVA exclue)
En stock
500 Ω, Through Hole Trimmer Potentiometer, Pin 0.5 W Top Adjust Bourns, 3386
  • N° de stock RS 522-2766
  • Référence fabricant 3386P-1-501LF
Sous-total (1 unité)
1,60 €(TVA exclue)
Temporairement en rupture de stock
Vishay 534 5 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 10-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, 534B1502JL
  • N° de stock RS 460-7582
  • Référence fabricant 534B1502JL
Sous-total (1 unité)
53,40 €(TVA exclue)
Indisponible
20kΩ, SMD Trimmer Potentiometer 0.2W Top Adjust TE Connectivity, 3150
  • N° de stock RS 753-6777P
  • Référence fabricant 3150W203P
Sous-total 1 unité (conditionné en bande continue)
1,27 €(TVA exclue)
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