Trimmers
Trimmers allow for easy adjustment of resistance values through physical manipulation. Vishay offers single- and multi-turn trimmers in a variety of case styles, sizes, and technologies. Trimmers are variable resistors that are commonly used for all applications in which the exact ohmic value needed for the design is not defined in advance. They offer easy adjustment (generally done with a screwdriver) and stability after being assembled on the PCB.
Main parameters:
- Single-turn or multi-turn (single-turn trimmers are cheaper, while multi-turn devices offer more precise turning)
- Through-hole or SMD designd (depending on the customer's choice)
- Adjustment range: defines the max ohmic value needed
- Overall dimensions: dependent on the available space on the PCB
Sealing level: dependent on customer's constraints
Series ▲▼ | Product Image | Description ▲▼ | Mounting ▲▼ | Trimmer Type ▲▼ | Resistance Min. (Ω) ▲▼ | Resistance Max. (Ω) ▲▼ | Max. Power Rating (W at °C) ▲▼ | TCR (± ppm/°C) ▲▼ | Construction ▲▼ | Grade ▲▼ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() Enlarge | Multi-Turn 1/4" (6.35 mm) Square Wirewound Trimmers | Through-hole | Multi turn | 10 | 5 K | 0.5 at 85 | 50 | fully sealed (non-hermetic) | Military and professional | |
![]() Enlarge | 3/4" Rectangular (19 mm) Multi-Turn Cermet Trimmer | Through-hole | Multi turn | 10 | 5 M | 0.75 at 70 | 100 | fully sealed | Professional | |
![]() Enlarge | 3/8" Square (10 mm) Single-Turn Cermet Trimmer | Through-hole | Single turn | 100 | 2 M | 0.5 at 70 | 100 | sealed | Professional | |
![]() Enlarge | 3/8" Square (10 mm) Multi-Turn Cermet Trimmer | Through-hole | Multi turn | 10 | 2.2 M | 0.5 at 70 | 100 | fully sealed | Industrial | |
![]() Enlarge | 1 1/4" Rectangular Multi-Turn Cermet Trimmer | Through-hole | Multi turn | 10 | 2 M | 0.5 at 70 | 100 | sealed | Professional | |
![]() Enlarge | Multi-Turn 3/8" (9.52 mm) Square Wirewound Trimmers | Through-hole | Multi turn | 10 | 10 K | 1 at 85 | 50 | fully sealed | Military and professional | |
![]() Enlarge | 3/8" Square Single-Turn Cermet Trimmer | Through-hole | Single turn | 10 | 2 M | 0.5 at 70 | 100 | sealed | Industrial | |
![]() Enlarge | 8.5 mm Diameter Single-Turn Fully Sealed Container Cermet Trimmer | Through-hole | Single turn | 10 | 2.2 M | 1 at 70 | 100 | fully sealed | Military and professional | |
![]() Enlarge | 8.5 mm Diameter Single-Turn Fully Sealed Container Cermet Trimmer | Through-hole | Single turn | 10 | 2.2 M | 1 at 70 | 100 | fully sealed | Professional | |
![]() Enlarge | 12.5 mm Square Modular Single-Turn Cermet Trimmer | Through-hole | Single turn | 22 | 4.7 M | 0.5 at 70 | 100 | enables cleaning | Industrial | |
![]() Enlarge | Fully Sealed Container 12 mm Square or Round Single-Turn Cermet Trimmer | Through-hole | Single turn | 22 | 10 M | 1 at 70 | 100 | fully sealed | Military and professional | |
![]() Enlarge | 3/4" Rectangular Multi-Turn Cermet Trimmer | Through-hole | Multi turn | 10 | 5 M | 0.75 at 70 | 100 | fully sealed | Industrial | |
![]() Enlarge | 5 mm Through Hole Trimmer Single-Turn Cermet | Through-hole | Single turn | 10 | 1 M | 0.25 at 70 | 100 | fully sealed | Industrial | |
![]() Enlarge | 1/4" Multi-Turn Fully Sealed Container Cermet Trimmer | Through-hole | Multi turn | 10 | 2.2 M | 0.25 at 70 | 100 | fully sealed | Military and professional | |
![]() Enlarge | 1/4" Multi-Turn Fully Sealed Container Cermet Trimmer | Through-hole | Multi turn | 10 | 2.2 M | 0.25 at 70 | 100 | fully sealed | Industrial | |
![]() Enlarge | 7 mm Diameter Miniature Single-Turn Cermet Trimmer | Through-hole | Single turn | 10 | 2.2 M | 0.5 at 70 | 100 | sealed | Industrial | |
![]() Enlarge | 1/4" Square Single-Turn Cermet Sealed Trimmer | Through-hole | Single turn | 10 | 2 M | 0.5 at 70 | 100 | fully sealed | Industrial | |
![]() Enlarge | 1/4" Diameter Miniature Single-Turn Cermet Trimmer | Through-hole | Single turn | 10 | 1 M | 0.5 at 70 | 100 | enables cleaning | Industrial | |
![]() Enlarge | 3/8" Square Multi-Turn Fully Sealed Container Cermet Trimmer | Through-hole | Multi turn | 10 | 2.2 M | 0.5 at 70 | 100 | fully sealed | Military and professional | |
![]() Enlarge | 3/8" Square Multi-Turn Cermet Trimmer | Through-hole | Multi turn | 10 | 2.2 M | 0.5 at 70 | 100 | fully sealed | Industrial | |
![]() Enlarge | 3 mm Square Surface Mount Miniature Trimmer Single-Turn Cermet Sealed | Surface-mount | Single turn | 10 | 2 M | 0.125 at 70 | 100 | sealed | Industrial | |
![]() Enlarge | Cermet Trimmers, Surface Mount, 4.0 mm Square, Single Turn, Industrial Grade | Surface-mount | Single turn | 10 | 2 M | 0.25 at 70 | 100 | fully sealed (to withstand board washing) | Industrial | |
![]() Enlarge | 5 mm Square Surface Mount Miniature Trimmers Single-Turn Cermet Fully Sealed | Surface-mount | Single turn | 10 | 1 M | 0.25 at 70 | 100 | fully sealed | Military and professional | |
![]() Enlarge | 5 mm Square Surface Mount Miniature Trimmers Single-Turn Cermet Sealed | Surface-mount | Single turn | 10 | 1 M | 0.25 at 70 | 100 | fully sealed | Professional | |
![]() Enlarge | Multi-Turn Surface Mount 1/4" Square Cermet Trimmers, Fully Sealed | Surface-mount | Multi turn | 10 | 2 M | 0.25 at 70 | 100 | fully sealed | Military and professional | |
![]() Enlarge | Multi-Turn Surface Mount 1/4" Square Cermet Trimmers, Fully Sealed | Surface-mount | Multi turn | 10 | 2 M | 0.25 at 70 | 100 | fully sealed | Industrial | |
![]() Enlarge | Single-Turn Surface-Mount 1/4“ Square Cermet Trimmers, Sealed | Surface-mount | Single turn | 10 | 2 M | 0.5 at 70 | 100 | sealed | Professional and industrial | |
![]() Enlarge | 3 mm Surface-Mount Miniature Trimmers Multi-Turn Cermet Sealed | Surface-mount | Multi turn | 10 | 2 M | 0.125 at 70 | 100 | sealed | Professional and industrial | |
![]() Enlarge | 5 mm Square Surface Mount Miniature Trimmers Multi-Turn Cermet Sealed | Surface-mount | Multi turn | 10 | 1 M | 0.25 at 85 | 100 | fully sealed | Professional | |
![]() Enlarge | 4 mm Square Surface-Mount Miniature Trimmers Multi-Turn Cermet Sealed, Industrial Grade | Surface-mount | Multi turn | 10 | 1 M | 0.25 at 85 | 100 | sealed (to withstand board wash processing) | Industrial |






























