3. Potentiometers
3.1 General
A potentiometer is a variable resistor with three outputs: two are connected to the ends a and c of the resistive element, the third b is connected to a slider whose movement on the resistive element is ensured by a mechanical control, most often consisting of :
a knob with a slot for screwdriver drive;
an axle passing through a barrel for mounting on a chassis;
a control tongue that can be operated longitudinally.
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Bibliography
Standardization
French Standards Association (AFNOR)
- Essais d'environnement. - NF EN 60068 - 7.1995
- - (NF C 20-700 et suivantes) -
- Composants électroniques. Résistances fixes non bobinées à faible dissipation : Recueil de spécifications particulières (add.1 5. 1985, add.2 7.1985, add.3 11.1986, add.4 9.1987). - UTE C 83-230...
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