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Conformity

Conformity is an allowable deviation of the output voltage curve from a specified theoretical function. In other words, it is the tolerance or error band specified about the theoretical (ideal) output curve. Figure 2.53 illustrates conformity.


Figure 2.53


Conformity is an important spec for precision potentiometers.