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Photoresistor

Electronic components; Resistors

Another name for a light dependent resistor (LDR). A resistor whose resistance changes based on the light intensity.

Resistor

Electronic components; Resistors

The electrical component that offers resistance to the flow of current. It may be a coil of fine wire or a composition rod..

Johnson noise

Electronic components; Resistors

The noise caused by the increase of current carries in a resistor due a thermal increase in the device.

Thermal noise

Electronic components; Resistors

The noise caused by the increase of current carries in a resistor due a thermal increase in the device.

Wiper

Electronic components; Resistors

That part of a variable resistor that moves across the resistive element, to change the resistance, as the control in adjusted.

A resistor encased by aluminium or some other metal alloy. Normally metal clad resistors perform to higher voltage or power ratings. The style shown below is also referred to as chassis mount, with ...

Cut tape resistor

Electronic components; Resistors

Resistors purchased on a roll of paper tape. Cut-Tape refers to a portion of the original size of the tape which has been cut to order, or to the amount required. Normally cut-tape only refer to ...