What is a potentiometer? A potentiometer is a variable resistor used to control voltage and signal levels in electronic circuits. It adjusts resistance through a movable wiper and is commonly used in ...

A resistor is characterized by an always constant resistive value. With the same applied voltage, it will always pass the same amount of current. The potentiometer, on the other hand, is an electronic ...

Adjusting the volume dial on a sound system, sensing your finger position on a touch screen, and knowing when someone’s in the car are just a few examples of where you encounter variable resistors in ...

If you need a potentiometer for a project, chances are pretty good that you’re not going to pick up a pencil and draw one. Then again, if you’re teaching someone how a variable resistor works, that ...

Analog variable frequency filters require the use of variable passive components. The higher the slope of the filter, the greater the number of needed variable passive components. These elements are ...