Basic Concepts Resistors

This guideline summarizes "other resistor rechnologies": metal element, metal oxide / metal glaze, carbon film / carbon composition, conductive plastic,...

Thick film chip resistors are the default general‑purpose resistor technology in modern electronics, offering low cost, wide value range, and...

MELF stands for Metal Electrode Leadless Face, a type of surface mount device (SMD) that features a distinctive cylindrical shape....

This guide summarizes design‑relevant aspects of thin film, metal film and metal foil resistors, with emphasis on selection, derating and...

Wirewound resistors are type of passive components in which metal wires are used to reduce or restrict the flow of...

Resistors are passive components that convert electrical energy into heat while providing a precise impedance to current flow. They exist...

In many applications reliability, stability and long lifetime of resistors are of critical importance. Lets learn something about resistors’ noise...

Resistors in power and signal circuits rarely see pure DC; they are often stressed by pulses, surges and elevated temperatures...

The voltage coefficient of resistance (VCR) is a key non‑linearity parameter of high‑value resistors that can quietly dominate error budgets...

This article introduces some key electrical resistor parameters such as resistivity, thermal resistance and TCR temperature coefficient. Key Takeaways The...