by Frida Hovsepian | May 26, 2021 | Resistors
Film technology products have developed sufficiently to replacing older carbon resistors. There are two common film types, thick film and metal or thin film, with thick film being the most prolific type of resistor used in electronic devices. These devices may look...
by Frida Hovsepian | May 24, 2021 | Resistors
Metal foil resistors offer unmatched performance for the highest precision applications, without compromising on accuracy, stability or speed. They are constructed by adhering a metal alloy foil, usually nickel/chromium (Nichrome) with some additives,to a ceramic...
by Frida Hovsepian | May 19, 2021 | Resistors
In any system where heat dissipation could affect the components’ performance, understanding power dissipation for the purposes of selecting the right heat sink is very important. Let’s take a closer look at the power dissipation of resistors. Standard Conditions for...
by Frida Hovsepian | May 17, 2021 | Resistors
Medical electronics equipment is no longer just found in hospitals, clinics and doctors’ surgeries. Neither is its use restricted to qualified practitioners. Instead designs have become smaller, more portable and easier to use to the point where now appliances like...
by Frida Hovsepian | May 12, 2021 | Resistors
The efficient and reliable operation of LED lighting is dependent on the right choice of current-limiting resistor. Not all resistors are the same and growth in new markets like high-power LED lighting is serving to highlight the importance of understanding all...
