Can you replace a Resistor with a Potentiometer?

August 26, 2012 by 2 Comments
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A resistor - or more correctly, a fixed resistor - is a passive component, which impedes the flow of current through an electrical circuit. A resistor is measured in Ohms and comes in a wide variety of values - from zero Ohms to several Mega Ohms. The size of the resistor varies depending on the … [Read more...]

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What is Potentiometer ?

April 9, 2012 by 1 Comment
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POTENTIOMETER A potentiometer is a manually adjustable electrical resistor that uses three terminals. It is a simple electro-mechanical transducer. It converts rotary or linear motion from the operator into a change of resistance, and this change is used to control the levels of output. It is … [Read more...]

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