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Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Potentiometer

POTENTIOMETER

wiper - potentionmeter movable element

voltage divider - used in electric meter circuits

potentiometer - uses VDB

slidewire - the resistive strip of material in potentiometer

2 types:
linear
rotary

potentiometer division ratio - a function of resistance, and not the voltage applied

POTENTIAL (voltage) meter (control)