# Potentiometer Failure Analysis


A potentiometer is a manually adjustable electrical resistor that uses three terminals. In many electrical devices, potentiometers are what establish the levels of output. For example, in a loudspeaker, a potentiometer is used to adjust the volume. In a television set, computer monitor or light dimmer, it can be used to control the brightness of the screen or light bulb.


## Pages

- [Trimpot Potentiometer Failures](https://gideonlabs.com/posts/trimpot-potentiometer-failures/index.md)
- [Bourns RJR26 Potentiometer Failure](https://gideonlabs.com/posts/potentiometer-failure/index.md)