10k Black VR Original (10K/B103) Code: 04833166

A 10 kΩ variable resistor (often marked as “103”) lets you manually adjust resistance between 0 Ω and 10,000 Ω. Common types include potentiometers (for volume knobs) and trimpots (for circuit board calibration). They generally handle 0.1W to 0.15W and have a typical tolerance of ± 20%.

Here are the key specifications for a standard 10 kΩ variable resistor:

• Total Resistance:10 kilo-ohms (10,000 Ω)
• Resistance Tolerance:Usually ± 5% to ± 30% depending on the specific model
• Power Rating:Typically 0.1W to 0.5W (not intended for high-current applications)
• Operating Voltage:Usually up to 50V DC for trimpots, and up to 500V for larger panel-mount potentiometers
• Rotational Life:20 cycles for cheaper trimpots to over 100,000 cycles for high-quality panel-mount pots
• Common Applications:Voltage dividers, LED brightness control, volume/tone control, and circuit calibration