Alps has completed development of its “RS08 Series”, a slide potentiometer for use in mobile devices for volume or screen brightness adjustment. Mass production commences in November this year. It boasts a size of no more than L 13.2mm × D 3.00mm × H 2.1mm – minimization of size having been achieved through newly developing the resistive elements printed on the glass epoxy circuit board and the small grommets connecting the terminals. Despite achieving this compact size, this slide potentiometer nevertheless maintains an 8mm stroke, ensuring a precise operating feeling for the user.