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Introduction - Basic Potentiometer Theory Resistors Building Potentiometers Modern Variable Resistive Devices Applications Modes The Parts of a Potentiometer Resistive Elements Cermet Conductive Plastic Hybrid Elements Terminations Contacts Electrical Parameters Total Resistance Minimum Resistance End Resistance Contact Resistance Contact Resistance Variation Equivalent Noise Resistance Output Smoothness Adjustability Temperature Coefficient Resolution Conformity Linearity Power Rating Summary of Electrical Parameters Useful Terms
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
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Conformity is an important spec for precision potentiometers.
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