5KΩ Potentiometer
The 5KΩ Potentiometer is a variable resistor used to adjust voltage levels within electronic circuits. It features a resistance of 5,000 ohms and allows for precise control over the resistance in the circuit, making it ideal for applications such as volume controls, tuning, and calibration.
Key Features:
- Resistance: 5KΩ (5,000 ohms)
- Adjustable resistance for fine-tuning
- Typically used in analog circuits
- Durable construction
- Can be used for manual adjustment in circuits
- Resistance: 5KΩ
- Tolerance: ±20% (varies by manufacturer)
- Power Rating: Typically 0.1W to 0.5W (check manufacturer specifications)
- Rotation Angle: 270° or 300° (varies by design)
- Type: Linear or logarithmic taper (depending on application)
- Volume controls in audio equipment
- Adjustable power supplies
- Tuning circuits in radios
- Calibration in test equipment
- Dimmer controls for lighting
- Connect the potentiometer to the circuit as per the design specifications.
- Adjust the knob to change the resistance value.
- Ensure that the adjustment mechanism operates smoothly and does not cause any mechanical issues.
- Do not exceed the power rating to avoid damage.
- Handle with care to avoid mechanical damage.
- Ensure proper installation to prevent incorrect circuit behavior.