This is a 10K Ohm (10 kΩ) single-turn cermet potentiometer with a linear taper, rated 0.5 W (1/2 W). A 10K Ohm value is commonly used for voltage dividers feeding microcontroller analog inputs, LCD contrast, setpoints and general-purpose adjustment. Each 3/8" square part has a top-adjust shaft and wire pin leads on 0.1" spacing, which the listing describes as ideal for breadboarding.
Key Features
- 10K Ohm (10 kΩ) resistance, ±10% tolerance
- Single turn with a top-adjust shaft
- Linear taper; cermet element rated 0.5 W
- Wire pin leads on 0.1" spacing for breadboards
- Compact 3/8" square, through-hole body
Specifications
| Resistance | 10KΩ (10,000 Ohms) |
|---|---|
| Tolerance | ±10% |
| Power rating | 0.5 W |
| Number of turns | 1 |
| Taper | Linear |
| Resistive material | Cermet |
| Type | 3/8" square, single turn with shaft |
| Actuator orientation | Top |
| Mounting | Through hole |
| Termination | Pins, 0.1" spacing |
| SKU | 18STS10K |
What's Included
- 10K Ohm cermet potentiometer with shaft
Ideal For
Breadboard prototypes and student projects that need a compact 10K Ohm adjustment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will it fit a breadboard?
Yes. It has wire pin leads on 0.1" spacing, which plug straight into a standard solderless breadboard or 0.1" perfboard.
Linear or audio taper?
Linear. The 10K Ohm resistance changes evenly as you turn it, which is what you want for calibration, dividers and setpoints.
Shaft or knob version?
This version has a short shaft for top adjustment with fingers or a small screwdriver. If you'd rather turn it by hand, look for the knob style (18STX series) in the same 3/8" size.