| Kieli | Käännökset |
|---|---|
| espanja | regulador de tensión, reóstato |
| italia | reostato |
| ranska | rhéostat |
| suomi | säätövastus |
| Monikko | rheostats |
(electronics, technology) An electrical resistor, with two terminals, whose resistance is continuously variable by moving a knob or slider.
A typical single-turn potentiometer
(electronics, technology) An electrical resistor, with two terminals, whose resistance is continuously variable by moving a knob or slider.
Cutaway drawing of potentiometer showing parts: (A) shaft, (B) stationary carbon composition resistance element, (C) phosphor bronze wiper, (D) shaft attached to wiper, (E, G) terminals connected to ends of resistance element, (F) terminal connected to wiper. A mechanical stop (H) prevents rotation past end points.
(electronics, technology) An electrical resistor, with two terminals, whose resistance is continuously variable by moving a knob or slider.
Single-turn potentiometer with metal casing removed to expose wiper contacts and resistive track