Semi-fixed Variable Resistor 10kΩ is commonly called a trimmer potentiometer (trimpot).
It is a small adjustable resistor used for calibration and fine tuning in electronic circuits.
Symbol: Variable resistor with adjustment screw
Adjustment type: Small screw (requires screwdriver)
Terminals: 3 pins (like a potentiometer)
Used in calibration equipment
Common Uses
Voltage calibration
Sensor sensitivity adjustment
Audio gain setting
Motor speed control fine-tuning
Power supply output adjustment
Power rating
0.1W – 0.5W
When to Use 10k Specifically
Works well with microcontrollers
Good balance between power loss and sensitivity
A 10k semi-fixed resistor is a small calibration component used to finely adjust circuit behavior and usually set once during setup or servicing.