Potentiometer
/pəˌtenʃiˈɑːmɪtər/noun
A tool used in electronics to measure electrical potential or to regulate electrical current by changing resistance.
He used a potentiometer to adjust the speaker's volume.
Often appears as...
- adjusting the potentiometer
- variable potentiometer
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A tool used in electronics to measure electrical potential or to regulate electrical current by changing resistance.
He used a potentiometer to adjust the speaker's volume.
Often appears as...
- adjusting the potentiometer
- variable potentiometer
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Component Function
A potentiometer can function as a variable resistor or a voltage divider in circuits.
She turned the potentiometer to dim the lights.
Pro Tip 2/3Adjustment Tool
Potentiometers are commonly used to calibrate and adjust electronic devices for desired performance.
Adjust the potentiometer carefully to fine-tune the radio signal.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Form
Potentiometers can be knobs, sliders, or other controls found on many electronic devices.
The mixer has several potentiometers for balancing sound levels.
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