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potentiometer

Definition

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A displacement sensor that outputs a voltage proportional to the amount of mechanical displacement. A potentiometer basically consists of a resistor and wiper (brush). The resistor and wiper accurately convert the relative amount of displacement to a voltage output.
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A resistor used to adjust the sensitivity of a proximity sensor. The sensing distance increases when the potentiometer is turned clockwise and decreases when it is turned counterclockwise.