Potentiometer 5KΩ Single-Turn Panel Mount — 6mm Shaft, Linear Taper, with Nut & Washer

Potentiometer — 5KΩ Single-Turn, Panel Mount / PCB Mount, 6mm Shaft

A 5KΩ linear taper single-turn potentiometer with a standard 6mm knurled shaft — designed for both panel mounting through an enclosure and direct PCB soldering. Supplied with mounting nut and washer for panel installation. The 5KΩ value bridges the gap between the low-impedance 1KΩ and the ubiquitous 10KΩ — ideal for op-amp feedback networks, audio tone controls, and signal conditioning circuits where a moderate impedance is required without the loading effects of higher values.

The smooth ~300° rotation with good linearity makes this potentiometer suitable for user-facing controls in DIY instruments, audio equipment, and bench test gear. The 6mm shaft accepts all standard potentiometer knobs available worldwide.

Key Specifications

Resistance	5KΩ (5,000Ω)
Taper	Linear (Type B)
Tolerance	±15% (typical measured)
Power Rating	0.5W
Turns	Single-turn (~300° rotation)
Resistive Element	Carbon film
Shaft Diameter	6mm (knurled, standard knob compatible)
Shaft Length	15mm (0.59″)
Body Width	18mm (0.71″)
Body + Shaft Length	24mm (0.95″)
Panel Mounting Hole	7mm (9/32″)
PCB Lead Spacing	5.08mm (0.2″) centers
Package	Metal body, 3 radial leads

Mounting Options

• Panel mount: Insert shaft through a 7mm (9/32″) hole in the enclosure panel. Secure with the supplied washer and 10mm nut. Solder wires to the three pins. Add any standard 6mm-shaft knob for user control.
• PCB mount: Solder directly to PCB using the 5.08mm (0.2″) lead spacing — compatible with standard 0.1″ perfboard hole spacing. Note: leads are not long enough for solderless breadboards.
• Anti-rotation tab: A locator tab on the body prevents rotation in enclosures with a matching slot. Can be snapped off with pliers if not needed.

5KΩ vs Other Values — When to Choose 5K

• 1KΩ: Low-impedance circuits — motor speed control, low-impedance audio sources
• 5KΩ (this): Op-amp feedback and gain networks, audio tone controls, signal conditioning, moderate-impedance voltage dividers
• 10KΩ: Most common value — Arduino analog input, comparator threshold, general-purpose voltage divider
• 100KΩ: High-impedance circuits — JFET bias, electret microphone, oscillator frequency control

Typical Applications

• Op-amp inverting/non-inverting amplifier gain control
• Audio tone control (bass, treble, mid EQ circuits)
• Signal level and sensitivity adjustment in sensor circuits
• Bench power supply fine-adjust voltage control
• DIY synthesizer and audio effect pedal controls
• Arduino analog input manual control knob
• Oscillator frequency coarse adjustment

Package Contents

• 1 × Potentiometer 5KΩ Single-Turn (6mm shaft, linear taper, carbon film)
• 1 × Mounting nut (10mm)
• 1 × Washer

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