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Potentiometer: Its Function and Significance
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Today, it seems unimaginable to live
without all those gadgets and appliances.
There is just no way would life be
bearable without these useful electronics.
As the world starts to venture into
nanotechnology, the role of electronics will
be greater than ever.
The world is at this point wherein the
claim “electronics changed the world” is but
a mere understatement. A good share of the
notable inventions uses electricity, which
has sped up the pace of development across
countries.
But electronics would not be as useful as they are today if not for one
important component: the potentiometer. Without this device, every gadget would
function in a linear manner without any form of control at all.
Entertainment, however, is just one of the
many potential uses of the potentiometer. It is
almost always present in any device across all
industries. In the healthcare industry, its use
could range from being the main sensor of a
digital thermometer to an integral part of a
large digitized machine. The case is also the
same for aerospace and manufacturing,
wherein the potentiometer presents many uses
from acting as a control measure to being the
main feature of a gadget.
The Potential of the Potentiometer
A potentiometer is pretty much a universal part in every electronic.
This part is essential in controlling the different frequencies and signals in
all gadgets. The simplest example would be the volume control of an audio
system. Without the potentiometer, it would be impossible for the user to
turn up or tune down the volume of the machine.
The Function of the Device
It might strike many curious as to how this part functions. In simplest terms, it
creates an adjustable voltage divider. Through this component, the device becomes
capable of adjusting signals and frequencies. It dissipates electricity to control a certain
function of the appliance so it becomes responsive to different actions.
Indeed, the world of electronics has gone far in changing everyday life.
Nevertheless, this would not be possible if not for the existence of the potentiometer,
which continues to be of use to everyone in the world, every day.
Resources:
http://www.spectrasymbol.com/
http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/gadgets/reviews/101-gadgets-that-
changed-the-world
http://www.ipwatchdog.com/2014/12/05/samsung-patents-focus-on-nanotech-and-
augmented-reality/id=52460/