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Bias resistor
Electronic components; Resistors
A resistor used to bias a circuit. A resistor used to apply a DC bias or reference voltage. Bias resistors are changing depending on the actual transistor used in this example schematic.
Tolerance
Electronic components; Resistors
A permissible deviation from a specified value. A maximum electrical or mechanical variation of specifications that can be tolerated without impairing the operation of a device.
Shunt resistor
Electronic components; Resistors
A resistor placed across the terminals of another device. Example: a shunt resistor placed across the terminals of a potentiometer to change the devices characteristics.
Ohms per Square
Electronic components; Resistors
The resistance of any square area of thin film resistive material as measured between two parallel sides.
Spiral wound resistor
Electronic components; Resistors
A resistor having an element that is wound in a spiral along its length between its terminals.
Panel mount resistor
Electronic components; Resistors
A style of resistor that mounts to a panel, normally an adjustable resistor or potentiometer.
Derating
Electronic components; Resistors
The process of reducing the rated wattage of a resistor based on the possible maximum operating temperature.
