{"id":10199,"date":"2026-08-18T17:03:50","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T09:03:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uetpcb.com\/?p=10199"},"modified":"2026-08-18T17:03:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T09:03:50","slug":"how-to-wire-a-potentiometer-pinout-voltage-divider-circuits-and-pcb-design-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uetpcb.com\/nl\/how-to-wire-a-potentiometer-pinout-voltage-divider-circuits-and-pcb-design-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Hoe sluit je een potentiometer aan: pinconfiguratie, spanningsdelercircuits en tips voor het ontwerpen van printplaten"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A potentiometer is a crucial device that helps in several circuits and systems. Whether you are designing an audio amplifier, calibrating a sensor, adjusting LED brightness, controlling motor speed, or creating an analog user interface, a potentiometer provides an effective and fast way to control and adjust the current and voltage values.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, wiring a potentiometer is essential for its seamless functionality. Wiring looks simple and efficient, but it can be technical if you are a newbie and don&#8217;t know the right terminals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will discuss how to hook up a potentiometer and understand various steps and components. Let&#8217;s know!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a Potentiometer?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10079\" src=\"https:\/\/uetpcb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/potentiometer-wiring-on-pcb-300x225.webp\" alt=\"bedrading van de potentiometer op de printplaat\" width=\"347\" height=\"260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uetpcb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/potentiometer-wiring-on-pcb-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/uetpcb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/potentiometer-wiring-on-pcb-1030x773.webp 1030w, https:\/\/uetpcb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/potentiometer-wiring-on-pcb-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/uetpcb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/potentiometer-wiring-on-pcb.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 347px) 100vw, 347px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A potentiometer is a three-terminal variable resistor with a resistive track and a movable contact. Rotation of the potentiometer knobs can help adjust the voltage and resistance values in a circuit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike fixed resistors, a potentiometer makes the current and resistance values adjustable and variable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common applications of a potentiometer include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volume controls<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light dimmers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensor calibration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motor speed adjustment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instrument tuning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reference voltage generation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">User interface controls<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industrial equipment calibration<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding Potentiometer Pinout<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10078\" src=\"https:\/\/uetpcb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/potentiometer-wiring-300x169.webp\" alt=\"potentiometer wiring\" width=\"359\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uetpcb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/potentiometer-wiring-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/uetpcb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/potentiometer-wiring-1030x581.webp 1030w, https:\/\/uetpcb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/potentiometer-wiring-768x433.webp 768w, https:\/\/uetpcb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/potentiometer-wiring.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 359px) 100vw, 359px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many potentiometers have three terminals with the following configurations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pin 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is often a fixed terminal and is at one end of the resistive track.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pin 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is often an adjustable output called the wiper.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pin 3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is also a fixed Terminal and is available at the opposite end of the resistive track.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The outer terminals remain fixed and constant while the center pin moves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the knob moves:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wiper moves toward Pin 1<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resistance between Pin1 and Pin2 decreases<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resistance between Pin2 and Pin3 increases<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The total resistance between Pin 1 and Pin 3 remains constant and fixed due to fixed terminals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of Potentiometers<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are different types and configurations of potentiometers. Here are a few types listed easily<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rotary<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shaft often provides rotational motion control and is commonly used in audio and electronics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slide potentiometers have a linear slider and are useful for audio mixers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trimmer (Preset) has a Small adjustable knob and is suitable for PCB calibration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multi-turn potentiometers have high precision and are ideal for instrumentation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital potentiometers are controlled electronically and are part of embedded systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wiring a Potentiometer as a Voltage Divider<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10080\" src=\"https:\/\/uetpcb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/potentiometer-wiring-guide-how-to-choose-300x210.webp\" alt=\"potentiometer-wiring-guide-how-to-choose\" width=\"426\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uetpcb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/potentiometer-wiring-guide-how-to-choose-300x210.webp 300w, https:\/\/uetpcb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/potentiometer-wiring-guide-how-to-choose-1030x721.webp 1030w, https:\/\/uetpcb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/potentiometer-wiring-guide-how-to-choose-768x538.webp 768w, https:\/\/uetpcb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/potentiometer-wiring-guide-how-to-choose-1536x1075.webp 1536w, https:\/\/uetpcb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/potentiometer-wiring-guide-how-to-choose.webp 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common configuration for wiring a pot is as a voltage divider. All three terminals are used to configure and use it in this system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The connections are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pin 1 \u2192 Ground<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pin 3 \u2192 Supply Voltage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pin 2 \u2192 Output Voltage<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shaft position changes the output voltage and has a significant impact. Here are a few applications of the potentiometer as a voltage divider.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analog inputs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ADC reference adjustment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brightness control<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Variable power supplies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Position sensing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wiring a Potentiometer as a Variable Resistor\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A variable resistor is also called a rheostat. Instead of three terminals, this configuration requires only two: one wiper terminal and a fixed terminal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It helps control the resistance and is suitable in the following applications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LED current adjustment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motor speed control<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current limiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heater control<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laboratory testing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Choosing the Correct Potentiometer Value<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often, 10k\u03a9 is the most commonly used resistance value. However, there can be many other values listed below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Resistance<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Typical Applications<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1k\u03a9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-current circuits<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5k\u03a9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industrial controls<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10k\u03a9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arduino, sensors<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50k\u03a9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signal adjustment<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100k\u03a9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Audio circuits<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">500k\u03a9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amplifiers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1M\u03a9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-impedance circuits<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potentiometer Wiring Examples<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have added a few potentiometer wiring examples listed below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Arduino Analog Input<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arduino analog input has the following terminals and connections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pin1 \u2192 GND<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pin2 \u2192 A0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pin3 \u2192 5V<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you rotate the knob, it changes the values between:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1023<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is ideal for the following applications and conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Servo control<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Menu navigation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speed control<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensor simulation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>LED Brightness Control<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potentiometers help control the brightness and provide a quality control voltage for the PWM controllers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typical uses of the potentiometers include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decorative lighting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instrument panels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Display backlights<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Control knobs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Audio Volume Control<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many audio Volume Control Systems also use the potentiometer to adjust the settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The wiring system is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Input \u2192 Potentiometer \u2192 Amplifier<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The wiper feeds the amplifier input and helps streamline the volume changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Sensor Calibration<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industrial sensors require calibration. Thanks to the potentiometer, the following sensors can be calibrated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pressure sensors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperature transmitters<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flow meters<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analog instrumentation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Testing A Potentiometer\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A digital multimeter is a crucial tool for testing a potentiometer. Here are three main steps to test a potentiometer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 1: Measure Between Two Outer Terminals\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, measure the resistance between the two outer pins. Since it is constant, it equals the rated resistance value. For example, a 10k\u03a9 potentiometer gives an expected reading of approximately 10k\u03a9.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 2: Measure Between Wiper and Pin1<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you should measure the resistance between the wiper and Pin1. It should technically change smoothly and provide accurate values.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 3:\u00a0 Measure Between Wiper and Pin3<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now measure between the wiper and Pin3. Remember, values should change inversely to the previous measurements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any sudden jumps, dead spots, or open circuits indicate damaged or worn potentiometers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PCB Design Tips for Potentiometer\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A well-designed PCB offers accurate values and long-term reliability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Place the Potentiometer Near the Circuit It Controls<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Placing the potentiometer near the circuits has several benefits. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower noise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced voltage drop<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better signal integrity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fewer EMI issues<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Separate Analog and Digital Traces<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes analog circuits are sensitive. Digital traces can interfere with the sensitive analog circuits and cause issues. Therefore, you should maintain a distance between:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clock lines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PWM traces<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-current paths<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analog wiper signals<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Use a Solid Ground Plane<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ground planes have several benefits in reducing the following issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ground loops<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electromagnetic interference<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is crucial for audio and precision measurement circuits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Route the Wiper Trace Carefully<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The wiper is the most crucial terminal. You should keep the wiper trace:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Away from switching regulators<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Away from relays<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Away from high-current traces<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Select Proper Mounting Style<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are different mounting styles, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through-hole<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surface mount<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Panel mount<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right-angle mount<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always prefer the right mounting style based on:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mechanische sterkte<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">User accessibility<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturing method<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Allow Mechanical Clearance<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mechanical interference is a major issue if your rotating shaft doesn&#8217;t offer the right clearance. You should check the following options for mechanical clearance:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knob diameter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Panel thickness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mounting hardware<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nearby components<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Consider Environmental Protection<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For harsh environmental conditions, you need to improve the reliability of the potentiometers. Such environmental conditions demand:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sealed potentiometers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dust-resistant designs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waterproof housings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corrosion-resistant terminals<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common Wiring Mistakes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When wiring a potentiometer, you might make a few mistakes related to wiring and connections. Here are a few mistakes with their solutions listed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Using the Wrong Potentiometer Value<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A compatible potentiometer value helps choose the right options. The wrong selection can cause system failure. To avoid failure, we have added a few tips.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the resistance value recommended in the circuit design.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use 10k\u03a9 for most microcontroller analog input applications unless specified otherwise.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the input impedance of the connected circuit before selecting a value.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Wiring wrong pins\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outer pins are constant, while the wiper provides the adjustability features. You should choose the right wires and connections according to your pin systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few tips.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify the center pin as the wiper before making connections.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verify the pinout using the manufacturer&#8217;s datasheet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Test the pin configuration with a multimeter if you are unsure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Skipping Circuit Testing\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Testing is essential to know all the values and parameters before the operations. If you don&#8217;t test the circuit, the wrong combination can cause accidents and may damage your system components.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few tips to avoid such issues:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measure the total resistance between the two outer terminals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rotate the shaft and ensure resistance changes smoothly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Double-check all wiring connections before applying power.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veelgestelde vragen<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Why is my potentiometer output unstable?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are experiencing unstable output values, it can be due to poor wiring, electrical noise, a worn wiper, incorrect grounding, long signal traces, or exceeding the component&#8217;s electrical ratings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>What is the difference between a linear and a logarithmic potentiometer?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A linear potentiometer changes resistance values uniformly. A logarithmic potentiometer follows the logarithmic curves and changes the values according to the curves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>What is the most common potentiometer value?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10k\u03a9 is the most common potentiometer value used globally. It is often used in microcontrollers, sensor interfaces, and general-purpose voltage divider circuits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Can I use only two pins of a potentiometer?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Switching a potentiometer to two pins converts it into a rheostat. You should have the wiper and one outer terminal in such a case.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Which pin is the output on a potentiometer?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The center pin is an adjustable output terminal in a three-pin potentiometer. It is often called the wiper.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusie\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A potentiometer is a reliable tool, but you must understand all of its components and know exactly how it works. Consider the proper configuration, use it correctly as a voltage divider or rheostat, and select appropriate resistance values to make the circuit systems more flexible. For proper wiring of a potentiometer, you must know the key steps and tips from our experts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you looking for the PCB or related services?<\/span><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><a style=\"color: #008080;\" href=\"https:\/\/uetpcb.com\/nl\/\"> <b>UETPCB<\/b><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a professional PCB manufacturer that delivers quality and after-sales support. We help design PCB prototypes and assemble different components. Contact our experts regarding your project right away!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Een potentiometer is een essentieel onderdeel dat in tal van schakelingen en systemen een belangrijke rol speelt. Of je nu een audioversterker ontwerpt, een sensor kalibreert, de helderheid van een LED aanpast, het toerental van een motor regelt of een analoge gebruikersinterface bouwt: een potentiometer biedt een effectieve en snelle manier om de stroom- en spanningswaarden te regelen en aan te passen.   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