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Chip resistor

Electronic components; Resistors

A surface mount resistor, or surface mount device (SMD). A single resistor in a surface mount package that uses the ends of the component body as terminals.

Resistors produce heat energy as the electric currents through them overcome the friction of their resistance. They are typically constructed of metal wire or carbon to maintain a stable resistance ...

Bleeder resistor

Electronic components; Resistors

A resistor connected across a power pack or other voltage source to improve voltage regulation by drawing a fixed current value continuously. It is also used to dissipate the charge remaining in ...

Resistance noise

Electronic components; Resistors

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

Flameproof fusible resistor

Electronic components; Resistors

A resistor that is both flame-proof and fusible.

Surge resistor

Electronic components; Resistors

A resistor used to control or limit surge currents.

Swamping resistor

Electronic components; Resistors

A resistor used in the emitter lead, of a transistor, to mask current variations caused by changes in the emitter-base junction with temperature. A temperature compensating resistor used to overwhelm ...