Metal Potentiometer 500Ω 3Pin Plastic Shaft 20mm

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Metal Potentiometer 500Ω 3Pin Plastic Shaft 20mm The Metal Potentiometer 500Ω 3Pin Plastic Shaft 20mm is a precision rotary component designed for adjustable resistance in electronic circuits. It consists of a robust metal housing, a resistive element, and a conductive wiper that moves along the resistive track when the shaft is rotated. The core mechanism allows for smooth and repeatable control over the resistance value between terminals, enabling it to fine-tune signals or input levels. The 3-pin layout includes two terminals connected to the resistive track ends and a center pin connected to the adjustable wiper. When the plastic shaft is turned, it varies the position of the wiper, thereby changing the output resistance. The design ensures durability and consistent performance in repeated usage, particularly where compact and efficient control interfaces are required. The 20mm plastic shaft provides enough torque and grip for manual adjustment without tools, making it suitable for control panels and embedded hardware. The housing ensures protection against external mechanical impact, while the shaft length is optimal for applications in confined spaces. This potentiometer is widely used in analog circuits requiring user-controlled variation of parameters such as signal level or bias voltage. Features: The 500Ω Potentiometer is a three-terminal variable resistor that is used to vary or change the resistance. It is used to change different parameters in an electronic circuit, such as voltage, current, and so on. The 500Ω Potentiometer is a passive electronic component that has two end terminals with a resistive element and the sliding contact called the wiper acts as the third terminal. It is mostly used in applications where a single turn can provide enough control resolution. An adjustable potentiometer can open up many interesting user interfaces. Turn the pot and the resistance changes. Specifications: Parameter Specification Type: Linear Potentiometer Resistance: 500 Ω (adjustable) Resistance Tolerance: ±20 % Rated Voltage (Max.): 250 V Rated Power: 0.05 W Rotation Angle: 300 ° Housing Material: Metal + Plastic Shaft Length: 20 mm Total Length: 30 mm Total Width: 18 mm Distance Between Connection Pins: 3.5 mm Distance Between Mounting Pins: 17 mm Terminals: 3 (electrical) Mounting Type: Through-hole PCB mount Applications: Audio Control. Tuning. Dimming. Speed Regulation. Temperature Regulation. Mechanical equipment. Medical equipment. Sewing machines. Package Contents: 1x Metal Potentiometer 500Ω 3Pin Plastic Shaft 20mm