Hi. what is the maximum power a normal trimming potentiometer can go through???:confused:
Thread Starter hazim Joined Jan 3, 2008 435 Mar 14, 2008 #1 Hi. what is the maximum power a normal trimming potentiometer can go through???
SgtWookie Joined Jul 17, 2007 22,230 Mar 14, 2008 #2 What do you call "normal"? They have various ratings, some as low as 0.04W. Best to look at the datasheet to be certain.
What do you call "normal"? They have various ratings, some as low as 0.04W. Best to look at the datasheet to be certain.
Audioguru Joined Dec 20, 2007 11,248 Mar 14, 2008 #3 The entire resistive element has a max power rating of about 1/2W. If only half the element is in-circuit then its rating is only 1/4W. If only a small portion of the element is in-circuit then it might smoke and burn.
The entire resistive element has a max power rating of about 1/2W. If only half the element is in-circuit then its rating is only 1/4W. If only a small portion of the element is in-circuit then it might smoke and burn.