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Potentiometer Glossary

Input and Output Terms
Input Voltage (E)
The total voltage applied between the input terminals
Output Voltage (e)

The voltage between the wiper terminal CounterClockWise (CCW) terminal.

Output Ratio (e/E)

The ratio of the output voltage (e) to the total applied voltage (E).

Figure 1: Circuit and Travel Diagram:

Potentiometer Travel Diagram


Rotation and Translation

Resistance

Conformity and Linearity

General Electrical Characteristics

Mechanical Characteristics

Stop Strength

Environmental - IP rating