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Source: TDK technical library article High-power loads are a major stress factor when fuses and components are switched on, as...

TDK's chip varistors in the AVR series, which are made with our own materials, feature high resistance to repeated surges....

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...

Ceramic disc PTC components are universally used for overcurrent circuit protection purposes. The principle of their function is relatively simple....