Side Adjust Trimmer Potentiometers:

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We have a wide range of single-turn and multi-turn trimmers with panel mount, surface mount, or through-hole options.

How do you adjust a trimmer potentiometer?

A trimmer resistor is a resistor that can be adjusted or “trimmed” to an exact resistance by turning a screw. This type of resistor is often used in circuits because it allows for adjustments in circuit performance. The adjustment is made by using a tool, such as a screwdriver, to turn the dial or knob on the device.

Trimmers are normally manufactured as single-turn or multi-turn components and may be top-adjusted or side-adjusted. Multi-turn trimmers can be used with automated test equipment (ATE) and are also available with anti-rotation features that prevent the adjustment from being changed accidentally.

Trimmer resistors are usually used in applications where adjustments need to be made during production, or where the effect of manufacturing tolerances needs to be compensated for during the operational life of a product.

Types of trimmer resistors

Single-turn Trimmer Resistors have a screw that turns about 300 degrees in either direction to adjust the resistance value. This type of resistor has a resistance range of 10Ω - 10MΩ and can be adjusted in increments as fine as 0.01Ω. It can handle up to 2.75W of power.

Multiturn Trimmer Resistors work like single-turn trimmers, except they have multiple turns—usually five and an adjustment range of 10Ω -5 MΩ. They can also be adjusted in fine increments, but they can only handle 1W of power, making them less powerful than single-turn trimmers.

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Cermet
Side Adjust
1kohm
Through Hole
15Turns
3006 Series
750mW
± 10%
± 100ppm/°C
3/4 Inch Rectangular
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19.05mm
4.83mm
6.35mm
-55°C
125°C
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9354425

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Cermet
Side Adjust
10kohm
Through Hole
1Turns
3362 Series
500mW
± 10%
± 100ppm/°C
1/4 Inch Square
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6.6mm
4.88mm
6.99mm
-55°C
125°C
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2328442

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Cermet
Side Adjust
5Mohm
Through Hole
25Turns
3296 Series
500mW
± 10%
± 100ppm/°C
3/8 Inch Square
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9.53mm
4.83mm
10.3mm
-55°C
125°C
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9608079

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Cermet
Side Adjust
1kohm
Through Hole
1Turns
63 Series
500mW
± 10%
± 100ppm/°C
3/8 Inch Square
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9.52mm
4.83mm
10.03mm
-55°C
125°C
MIL-R-22097
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Cermet
Side Adjust
470ohm
Through Hole
1Turns
3386 Series
500mW
± 10%
± 100ppm/°C
3/8 Inch Square
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9.53mm
4.83mm
9.53mm
-55°C
125°C
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2857049

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Multi Turn
RuO2 Cermet
Side Adjust
5Mohm
Surface Mount
14Turns
ST-5 Series
250mW
± 10%
± 100ppm/°C
6 mm Square
SMD
6mm
4.3mm
6.75mm
-55°C
120°C
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3128491

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Carbon
Side Adjust
10kohm
Through Hole
1Turns
PT-10 Series
150mW
± 20%
± 300ppm/°C
10 mm Round
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10.3mm
4.8mm
12.1mm
-25°C
70°C
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3128494

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Carbon
Side Adjust
50kohm
Through Hole
1Turns
PT-10 Series
150mW
± 10%
± 300ppm/°C
10 mm Round
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10.3mm
4.8mm
12.1mm
-25°C
70°C
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2113963

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Cermet
Side Adjust
20kohm
Through Hole
1Turns
3352 Series
500mW
± 20%
± 100ppm/°C
3/8 Inch Round
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-
-
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-55°C
125°C
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1696066

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Cermet
Side Adjust
500ohm
Surface Mount
1Turns
3361 Series
500mW
± 10%
± 100ppm/°C
1/4 Inch Square
SMD
6.71mm
4.88mm
7.37mm
-55°C
125°C
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9609822

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Cermet
Side Adjust
20kohm
Through Hole
1Turns
63 Series
500mW
± 10%
± 100ppm/°C
3/8 Inch Square
SIP
9.52mm
4.83mm
10.03mm
-55°C
125°C
MIL-R-22097
9352465

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Cermet
Side Adjust
2kohm
Through Hole
15Turns
3006 Series
750mW
± 10%
± 100ppm/°C
3/4 Inch Rectangular
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19.05mm
4.83mm
6.35mm
-55°C
125°C
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2329267

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Cermet
Side Adjust
50kohm
Surface Mount
5Turns
3214 Series
250mW
± 10%
± 100ppm/°C
4 mm Square
SMD
4.8mm
4.6mm
3.71mm
-65°C
150°C
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2328580

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Cermet
Side Adjust
220ohm
Through Hole
1Turns
3386 Series
500mW
± 10%
± 100ppm/°C
3/8 Inch Square
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9.53mm
4.83mm
9.53mm
-55°C
125°C
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Cermet
Side Adjust
20kohm
Through Hole
1Turns
3386 Series
500mW
± 10%
± 100ppm/°C
3/8 Inch Square
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9.53mm
9.53mm
4.83mm
-55°C
125°C
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2328583

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Cermet
Side Adjust
220ohm
Through Hole
1Turns
3386 Series
500mW
± 10%
± 100ppm/°C
3/8 Inch Square
-
9.53mm
4.83mm
9.53mm
-55°C
125°C
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2328541

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Cermet
Side Adjust
22kohm
Through Hole
1Turns
3386 Series
500mW
± 10%
± 100ppm/°C
3/8 Inch Square
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9.53mm
4.83mm
9.53mm
-55°C
125°C
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2328592

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Cermet
Side Adjust
47kohm
Through Hole
1Turns
3386 Series
500mW
± 10%
± 100ppm/°C
3/8 Inch Square
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9.53mm
4.83mm
9.53mm
-55°C
125°C
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2328623

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Multi Turn
Cermet
Side Adjust
3kohm
Through Hole
15Turns
3006 Series
750mW
± 10%
± 100ppm/°C
3/4 Inch Rectangular
-
19.05mm
4.83mm
6.35mm
-55°C
125°C
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9352945

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Multi Turn
Cermet
Side Adjust
50kohm
Surface Mount
12Turns
3269 Series
250mW
± 10%
± 100ppm/°C
1/4 Inch Square
SMD
-
6.35mm
5.21mm
-65°C
150°C
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2329267RL

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RM8.500
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Multi Turn
Cermet
Side Adjust
50kohm
Surface Mount
5Turns
3214 Series
250mW
± 10%
± 100ppm/°C
4 mm Square
SMD
4.8mm
4.6mm
3.71mm
-65°C
150°C
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1696066RL

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Packaging Options
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RM4.790
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Single Turn
Cermet
Side Adjust
500ohm
Surface Mount
1Turns
3361 Series
500mW
± 10%
± 100ppm/°C
1/4 Inch Square
SMD
6.71mm
4.88mm
7.37mm
-55°C
125°C
-
9352945RL

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Packaging Options
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RM14.870
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Multi Turn
Cermet
Side Adjust
50kohm
Surface Mount
12Turns
3269 Series
250mW
± 10%
± 100ppm/°C
1/4 Inch Square
SMD
-
6.35mm
5.21mm
-65°C
150°C
-
2859744

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RM5.430
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RM4.550
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RM4.290
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RuO2 Cermet
Side Adjust
100ohm
Through Hole
1Turns
CT-6 Series
500mW
± 10%
± 100ppm/°C
Rectangular
-
7mm
7mm
8.2mm
-55°C
120°C
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2857050

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Multi Turn
RuO2 Cermet
Side Adjust
50kohm
Surface Mount
14Turns
ST-5 Series
250mW
± 10%
± 100ppm/°C
6 mm Square
SMD
6mm
4.3mm
6.75mm
-55°C
120°C
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