Circuit Connection: Meaning of VEE to 50k Resistor

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The discussion centers around the circuit connection from VEE to a 50k resistor, which is identified as likely being a potentiometer used for voltage adjustment. It is suggested that one end connects to ground, the other to the supply, with the middle tap going to the circuit, allowing for adjustments to achieve VEE at -8V or to create a voltage divider. Participants agree that additional circuit details would provide better insights into its functionality. Overall, the consensus is that the resistor serves a critical role in voltage regulation within the circuit. Understanding this connection is essential for proper circuit design and functionality.
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Can anyone tell me what the following circuit connection means? It's the arrow going from VEE to the 50k resistor. Thanks.
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that resistor is probably just a potentiometer. voltage adjust.
typically; 1 end goes to gnd, 1 end goes to the supply, middle goes to circuit. in this case, it either is adjusting to get VEE -8V or using VEE -8V to get some form of divider or voltage scale to somewhere else

maybe I'm wrong,
 
edmondng said:
that resistor is probably just a potentiometer. voltage adjust.
typically; 1 end goes to gnd, 1 end goes to the supply, middle goes to circuit. in this case, it either is adjusting to get VEE -8V or using VEE -8V to get some form of divider or voltage scale to somewhere else

maybe I'm wrong,

I agree with edmondng. If you post more of the circuit, we could tell you more about the functionality, but from what you've posted, it's a potentiometer.
 
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