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

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Vishay 132 10 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Bush, 132-2-0-103
  • N° de stock RS 850-9546
  • Référence fabricant 132-2-0-103
Sous-total (1 unité)
61,24 €(TVA exclue)
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2 kΩ, Through Hole Trimmer Potentiometer, Pin 0.5 W Top Adjust Bourns, 3299
  • N° de stock RS 522-0344
  • Référence fabricant 3299W-1-202LF
Sous-total (1 unité)
2,30 €(TVA exclue)
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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)
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Bourns 3547 10 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 3-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, 3547S-1AA-103A
  • N° de stock RS 692-8478
  • Référence fabricant 3547S-1AA-103A
Sous-total (1 unité)
24,88 €(TVA exclue)
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TE Connectivity TW 10 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, TW1103KA
  • N° de stock RS 502-8637
  • Référence fabricant TW1103KA
Sous-total (1 unité)
13,62 €(TVA exclue)
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Elma Potentiometer Knob 21 mm 6 mm, Black
  • N° de stock RS 243-9545
  • Référence fabricant 020-4425
Sous-total (1 unité)
5,65 €(TVA exclue)
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50 kΩ, Through Hole Trimmer Potentiometer, Pin 0.2 W Top Adjust Bourns, 3306
  • N° de stock RS 488-5350
  • Référence fabricant 3306P-1-503
Sous-total (1 paquet de 10 unités)
2,99 €(TVA exclue)
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Bourns 3680 1 mΩ Digital Display Potentiometer 10-Turns 3-Gang Panel Mount
  • N° de stock RS 107-0628P
  • Référence fabricant 3683S-1-105L
Sous-total 1 unité (conditionné en boîte)
54,07 €(TVA exclue)
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Vishay P11S 10 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, P11S1V0FLSY00103KA
  • N° de stock RS 790-4381
  • Référence fabricant P11S1V0FLSY00103KA
Sous-total (1 unité)
18,29 €(TVA exclue)
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Bourns Adjustment Tool, For Use With 3223 And 3213, H-92-1: Trimmer Models 3342, Most Trimmer Shafts/Rotors, H-91:
  • N° de stock RS 743-2482
  • Référence fabricant H-92-1
Sous-total (1 unité)
2,50 €(TVA exclue)
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Bourns 3852 1 mΩ Linear Potentiometer 1-Gang Bush, 3852A-282-102AL
  • N° de stock RS 246-3120
  • Référence fabricant 3852A-282-102AL
Sous-total (1 unité)
10,03 €(TVA exclue)
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Sifam 29.5 mm Knob Diameter Black Potentiometer Knob for 6 mm Shaft Circular, S290006-BLK
  • N° de stock RS 225-754
  • Référence fabricant S290006-BLK
Sous-total (1 paquet de 10 unités)
52,01 €(TVA exclue)
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Sifam 18.5 mm Knob Diameter Black Potentiometer Knob for 14 mm Shaft Splined, TPN150 006/13 BLACK/005
  • N° de stock RS 252-7042
  • Référence fabricant TPN150 006/13 BLACK/005
Sous-total (1 paquet de 5 unités)
3,53 €(TVA exclue)
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Bourns 3590 10 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 10-Turns 1-Gang Bush, 3590P-1-103L
  • N° de stock RS 827-4959
  • Référence fabricant 3590P-1-103L
Sous-total (1 unité)
15,00 €(TVA exclue)
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2 kΩ, Through Hole Trimmer Potentiometer, Pin 0.5 W Top Adjust Bourns, 3386
  • N° de stock RS 167-3474
  • Référence fabricant 3386P-1-202LF
Sous-total (1 tube de 50 unités)
44,00 €(TVA exclue)
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Vishay P11S 5 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, P11S1V0FLSY00502KL
  • N° de stock RS 790-4375
  • Référence fabricant P11S1V0FLSY00502KL
Sous-total (1 unité)
21,22 €(TVA exclue)
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RS PRO 46.8 mm Knob Diameter Clear Potentiometer Dial for 24 mm Shaft Circular
  • N° de stock RS 468-0773
Sous-total (1 paquet de 10 unités)
15,29 €(TVA exclue)
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500 Ω, Through Hole Trimmer Potentiometer, Pin 0.5 W Top Adjust Bourns, 3296
  • N° de stock RS 167-3402
  • Référence fabricant 3296Y-1-501LF
Sous-total (1 tube de 50 unités)
66,00 €(TVA exclue)
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Bourns 3590 20 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 10-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, 3590S-1-203L
  • N° de stock RS 737-7644
  • Référence fabricant 3590S-1-203L
Sous-total (1 unité)
14,60 €(TVA exclue)
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TE Connectivity 23 10 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, 23ESA103MPE32N
  • N° de stock RS 807-7162
  • Référence fabricant 23ESA103MPE32N
Sous-total (1 unité)
5,56 €(TVA exclue)
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