500 Ohm 0.125W Linear Taper Potentiometer with Solder Lugs

This ALPHA 500 ohm linear taper potentiometer is a dependable choice for adjusting voltage, signal levels, timing circuits, and other electronic controls. Its compact 17mm body fits easily into control panels, project enclosures, audio equipment, effects pedals, and repair applications.

The Type B linear taper provides a smooth, even change in resistance across the full rotation. This makes the potentiometer useful for controls where predictable adjustment is more important than the logarithmic response commonly used for audio volume controls.

Easy-to-Use 500 Ohm Potentiometer

This 500 ohm potentiometer uses traditional solder lug terminals, making it easy to connect with standard hookup wire. The clearly accessible terminals are suitable for DIY electronics projects, equipment repairs, prototypes, and permanent panel-mounted controls.

A threaded bushing, mounting nut, and standard-size shaft allow the potentiometer to be installed in many common panels and enclosures. The knurled T18 spline shaft fits most compatible push-on control knobs.

Linear Taper for Smooth, Predictable Adjustment

The linear, or Type B, taper changes resistance evenly as the shaft is turned. At approximately half rotation, the potentiometer provides approximately half of its total resistance.

This predictable response makes the 500 ohm linear potentiometer well suited for voltage adjustment, circuit calibration, motor control projects, lighting controls, test equipment, effects pedals, and general electronics experimentation.

Compact 17mm ALPHA Potentiometer

Manufactured by ALPHA, this compact potentiometer has a body diameter of approximately 16mm and is commonly referred to as a 17mm potentiometer. Its small size makes it a practical replacement for many existing panel controls where space is limited.

The potentiometer is identified by the manufacturer designation B500 17mm. The “B500” marking indicates a 500 ohm linear taper resistance value.

500 Ohm Linear Potentiometer Specifications

Shaft and Panel Mounting Dimensions

Useful for DIY Electronics and Equipment Repair

Use this ALPHA 500 ohm potentiometer to replace a worn control or add an adjustable input to a new project. Its compact size, linear response, solder lug terminals, and standard panel-mount design make it a versatile component for hobbyists, technicians, makers, and electronics repair work.