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Title: Question about Pots?
Post by: koa-dogg on March 11, 2004, 10:39:23 PM

I have a parts list that calls for potentiometers that are "10KB" and '500KC". What do the "B" and "C" stand for?

Thanks.

Scott

Title: Question about Pots?
Post by: Axmanjr on March 11, 2004, 11:17:03 PM

I believe that "a" stands for audio, "b" stands for linear and "c" stands for reverse-audio.

If I'm wrong, could anyone please correct me! :D

Title: Question about Pots?
Post by: Peter Snowberg on March 11, 2004, 11:27:12 PM

Keep in mind that the letters are not universal..... apparently the A and B have opposite meanings in some countries. :shock:

Take care,
-Peter

Title: Question about Pots?
Post by: Mike Burgundy on March 13, 2004, 08:00:09 AM

Quoteapparently the A and B have opposite meanings in some countries.

Correct, although it might go even further than that. Opposing thoughts are A=common, B=less so and c=rare (A being linear, B log and C reverselog), or A = Audio, so log, B is the other one - linear.
I have the strong suspicion this does cross borders, and isn't really bound to geographical location (like 4k7 for 4.7k), but that can also be because of the net...

Title: Question about Pots?
Post by: Jason Stout on March 13, 2004, 09:38:56 AM

QuoteI have a parts list that calls for potentiometers that are "10KB" and '500KC". What do the "B" and "C" stand for?

Scott, post the schematic, or a link if you can. We'll figure it out.

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