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bleeder current
Electronic components; Resistors
The current through a bleeder resistor. In a voltage divider, bleeder current is usually determined by the 10 percent rule of thumb.
time constant
Electronic components; Resistors
The time constant is the time it would take for the potential difference across the capacitor (in an RC circuit) to increase to the same level as the applied voltage. The capacitance voltage rises at ...
melf
Electronic components; Resistors
Metal electrode leadless face. A cylindrical surface mount package used by some types of resistors. Refer to the diagram below. Note there are a number of different shape variations possible.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
Electronic components; Resistors
A transfer of electrostatic charge between objects at different potentials which could damage the resistor via static damage.
Non-precision resistor
Electronic components; Resistors
There are three classes of non-precision resistors: non-precision, semi-precision, and precision. A method to indicate a resistors value to a certain degree.
Mounting bracket
Electronic components; Resistors
A small bracket or clip used to mount or secure high-power resistors. A metal bracket would also be used as a heat sink.
Tab mounted resistor
Electronic components; Resistors
A mounting method used by some high power resistors. The resistor uses tabs as opposed to leads or metal pads.
