10-Turn Wirewound Potentiometer

Dial in exact resistance values with this 10k Ohm, 2W wirewound rotary potentiometer. The Vishay Spectrol 534B1103JC is built for precision industrial control applications where standard single-turn pots lack the necessary resolution. With a full 10 turns of rotation, you get fine-grained control over your circuit parameters, ensuring accurate adjustments every time.

Precision Dialing for Industrial Control Applications

When building or repairing equipment that requires exact parameter adjustments, a standard carbon-track potentiometer falls short. This 10-turn wirewound potentiometer provides the mechanical resolution needed for sensitive medical instruments and heavy-duty welding machines. The extended 3600 rotation allows operators to make micro-adjustments to voltage or current levels without overshooting the target value.

Wirewound Construction for Thermal Stability

The resistive element in the Vishay 534 series is wirewound, offering excellent thermal stability across a wide operating temperature range of -55 C to +125 C. With a temperature coefficient of just 20 ppm/C, your set resistance will not drift wildly as the control panel heats up. This makes it a dependable choice for continuous-duty industrial environments where thermal consistency is critical.

Key Features of the Vishay 10k Potentiometer

• Full 10-turn (3600) rotation for high-resolution adjustments.
• Wirewound resistive element for low temperature drift.
• Panel-mount design with standard bushing for easy integration.
• Solder lug terminations for secure, vibration-resistant wire connections.

Technical Data

• Resistance: 10 kOhms
• Tolerance: 5%
• Power Rating: 2 W at 70 C
• Linearity: 0.25%
• Number of Turns: 10
• Element Type: Wirewound
• Temperature Coefficient: 20 ppm/C
• Operating Temperature Range: -55 C to +125 C
• Mounting Type: Panel Mount / Bushing Mount
• Shaft Diameter: 6.35 mm (0.25 in)
• Shaft Length: 20.62 mm (0.812 in)
• Termination Style: Solder Lug

Retrofitting and Panel Installation

Mounting this potentiometer into an existing control panel or a custom project enclosure requires a standard bushing hole. The 6.35 mm (0.25 in) shaft diameter accepts standard 1/4-inch knobs, while the solder lug terminations ensure your wiring stays put even in high-vibration environments like welding carts or motor control stations.

This component delivers 10k Ohms of resistance across 10 full turns, handling up to 2W of power with 0.25% linearity. It integrates directly into standard 1/4-inch knob and panel mount setups.

What’s Included: 1 Vishay Spectrol 10-Turn Wirewound Potentiometer. Vishay part number 534B1103JC.