Contributors in Resistors

Resistors

Axial leaded

Electronic components; Resistors

Both leads of the component travel along the axis, one lead on either side of the component. A through-hole resistor. Design hint: Surface mount resistors are preferred because of their smaller size ...

Burn-in

Electronic components; Resistors

A method of screening or pre-screening a resistor at its specified operational limits to insure its reliability. The process of screening out marginal component parts by exposing them to elevated ...

Thermistor

Electronic components; Resistors

A resistor whose resistance varies with temperature in a defined manner. A device which produces a large change in resistance due to a change in body temperature. There are two types of thermistors: ...

Fixed resistor

Electronic components; Resistors

A resistor having a definite resistance value that cannot be adjusted. A resistor whose ohmic value cannot be adjusted or varied. Types of fixed resistors include fixed film, fixed composition, and ...

Ratio tolerance

Electronic components; Resistors

For a resistor divider or network, this is the tolerance of the ratio and the relationship of each resistor to the others. It is often practical to specify tight ratio tolerances and loose absolute ...

Ohm

Electronic components; Resistors

The unit of electrical resistance. That value of electrical resistance through which a constant potential difference of 1 volt across the resistance will maintain a current flow of 1 ampere through ...

Film resistor

Electronic components; Resistors

The film type resistor is composed of a resistive film deposited on, or inside of, an insulating cylinder or filament. Film type resistors have the best high frequency performance. The effective dc ...

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