Question about Pots?

[koa-dogg]

I have a parts list that calls for potentiometers that are "10KB" and '500KC".  What do the "B" and "C" stand for?

Thanks.

Scott

[Axmanjr]

I believe that "a" stands for audio, "b" stands for linear and "c" stands for reverse-audio.

If I'm wrong, could anyone please correct me!

[Peter Snowberg]

Keep in mind that the letters are not universal..... apparently the A and B have opposite meanings in some countries.  :shock:

Take care,
-Peter

[Mike Burgundy]

apparently the A and B have opposite meanings in some countries.

Correct, although it might go even further than that. Opposing thoughts are A=common, B=less so and c=rare (A being linear, B log and C reverselog), or A = Audio, so log, B is the other one - linear.
I have the strong suspicion this does cross borders, and isn't really bound to geographical location (like 4k7 for 4.7k), but that can also be because of the net...

[Jason Stout]

I have a parts list that calls for potentiometers that are "10KB" and '500KC". What do the "B" and "C" stand for?

Scott, post the schematic, or a link if you can. We'll figure it out.