500K Linear 1/8W Potentiometer with Split Splined Shaft
500K Ohm Linear Taper Potentiometer with Solder Lugs
This 500K ohm linear taper potentiometer is a practical replacement or project part for electronics, audio circuits, control panels, hobby builds, and repair work. It uses a standard 17mm Alpha body size with solder lug terminals, making it easy to wire directly into a circuit without needing a PCB mount footprint.
Because this is a linear taper potentiometer, the resistance changes evenly as the shaft is turned. That makes it useful for controls where you want a smooth, predictable adjustment, such as signal level controls, voltage dividers, test circuits, tone circuits, lighting controls, and general electronics projects.
500K Linear Potentiometer for Repairs and DIY Electronics
This potentiometer is made by Alpha, a well-known manufacturer of reliable electronic control components. The 500K ohm resistance value is commonly used in audio, guitar, amplifier, effects pedal, and general control applications where a higher resistance potentiometer is needed.
The knurled 6mm shaft suits most standard push-on knobs, making it a convenient choice for replacing worn controls or building new front-panel adjustments.
Easy-to-Solder Potentiometer with Solder Lugs
The solder lug design makes this 500K potentiometer simple to install with hookup wire. This is especially useful for panel-mounted controls, custom enclosures, point-to-point wiring, and replacement jobs where a circuit board-mounted potentiometer will not fit.
The top adjustment style and 300° rotation angle give the control a familiar, easy-to-use feel for everyday electronics projects.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Alpha |
| Manufacturer Part Number | B500K 17mm |
| Resistance | 500K ohm |
| Taper Type | Linear, Type B |
| Adjustment Type | Top adjustment |
| Power Rating | 0.125W |
| Termination Style | Solder lugs |
| Shaft Type | Knurled shaft |
| Shaft Diameter | 6mm |
| Shaft Length | 17mm total, 10.5mm + 6.5mm |
| Thread Length | 6.5mm |
| Mounting Hole | 7.5mm |
| Base Diameter | 16mm |
| Rotation Angle | 300° ± 5° |
| RoHS | Yes |
| SKU | A-1924 |
Common Uses for a 500K Ohm Potentiometer
A 500K linear potentiometer is useful anywhere a circuit needs adjustable resistance or a variable voltage control. It can be used in DIY electronics, audio projects, guitar and amplifier repairs, test fixtures, control boxes, and custom panels.
The linear taper is best for applications where the adjustment should increase or decrease at a steady rate as the knob is turned.
Why Vetco Carries This Potentiometer
Vetco carries this 500K ohm Alpha potentiometer because it is a useful, everyday electronic part for repairs, prototypes, and custom builds. The standard 17mm body, solder lug terminals, and common 6mm knurled shaft make it easy to work with and compatible with many standard knobs and panel layouts.
Whether you are replacing a worn control or adding an adjustable setting to a new project, this Alpha 500K linear taper potentiometer is a reliable and easy-to-install choice.
500K Ohm Linear Taper Potentiometer with Solder Lugs
This 500K ohm linear taper potentiometer is a practical replacement or project part for electronics, audio circuits, control panels, hobby builds, and repair work. It uses a standard 17mm Alpha body size with solder lug terminals, making it easy to wire directly into a circuit without needing a PCB mount footprint.
Because this is a linear taper potentiometer, the resistance changes evenly as the shaft is turned. That makes it useful for controls where you want a smooth, predictable adjustment, such as signal level controls, voltage dividers, test circuits, tone circuits, lighting controls, and general electronics projects.
500K Linear Potentiometer for Repairs and DIY Electronics
This potentiometer is made by Alpha, a well-known manufacturer of reliable electronic control components. The 500K ohm resistance value is commonly used in audio, guitar, amplifier, effects pedal, and general control applications where a higher resistance potentiometer is needed.
The knurled 6mm shaft suits most standard push-on knobs, making it a convenient choice for replacing worn controls or building new front-panel adjustments.
Easy-to-Solder Potentiometer with Solder Lugs
The solder lug design makes this 500K potentiometer simple to install with hookup wire. This is especially useful for panel-mounted controls, custom enclosures, point-to-point wiring, and replacement jobs where a circuit board-mounted potentiometer will not fit.
The top adjustment style and 300° rotation angle give the control a familiar, easy-to-use feel for everyday electronics projects.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Alpha |
| Manufacturer Part Number | B500K 17mm |
| Resistance | 500K ohm |
| Taper Type | Linear, Type B |
| Adjustment Type | Top adjustment |
| Power Rating | 0.125W |
| Termination Style | Solder lugs |
| Shaft Type | Knurled shaft |
| Shaft Diameter | 6mm |
| Shaft Length | 17mm total, 10.5mm + 6.5mm |
| Thread Length | 6.5mm |
| Mounting Hole | 7.5mm |
| Base Diameter | 16mm |
| Rotation Angle | 300° ± 5° |
| RoHS | Yes |
| SKU | A-1924 |
Common Uses for a 500K Ohm Potentiometer
A 500K linear potentiometer is useful anywhere a circuit needs adjustable resistance or a variable voltage control. It can be used in DIY electronics, audio projects, guitar and amplifier repairs, test fixtures, control boxes, and custom panels.
The linear taper is best for applications where the adjustment should increase or decrease at a steady rate as the knob is turned.
Why Vetco Carries This Potentiometer
Vetco carries this 500K ohm Alpha potentiometer because it is a useful, everyday electronic part for repairs, prototypes, and custom builds. The standard 17mm body, solder lug terminals, and common 6mm knurled shaft make it easy to work with and compatible with many standard knobs and panel layouts.
Whether you are replacing a worn control or adding an adjustable setting to a new project, this Alpha 500K linear taper potentiometer is a reliable and easy-to-install choice.