Slide Potentiometers

Slide potentiometers are a type of variable resistor that uses a sliding contact to adjust the resistance in a circuit. These potentiometers typically consist of a resistive element, such as a strip of resistive material, and a sliding contact, which is attached to a movable element such as a knob or lever. As the sliding contact moves along the resistive element, it changes the resistance in the circuit, allowing the user to adjust the circuit's resistance. Slide potentiometers are commonly used in a wide range of applications, including audio and sound equipment, instrumentation and control systems, and other types of electronic devices. They are available in a variety of different styles, sizes, and resistance ranges to suit different application requirements.