by riedon | Jan 14, 2012 | Resistors
Wirewound resistors, ideal at handling overvoltage surges, are often specified for the surge and overload conditions of harsh environments. The core of a wirewound resistor typically consists of fiberglass or a ceramic rod, with metallic wire wrapped around the...
by riedon | Jan 13, 2012 | Resistors
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by riedon | May 18, 2011 | Resistors
What is a surge resistor? A surge resistor is a resistor installed in a circuit to prevent a “surge” when conditions arise where a surge might occur. There are a number instances where energizing a circuit is followed by a surge of current. Like almost all...
by riedon | Sep 23, 2010 | Resistors
One of Riedon’s target market is the Smart Grid market, and our resistors are currently being used in Power Inverter Systems and Smart Metering Units. To learn more, visit the Harvard Business Review article The Future of Smart Energy.
by riedon | Aug 9, 2010 | Resistors
You are probably aware that the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in the United States and European Union restrict the use of certain metals and substances in commercial products. These restricts are typically found on lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent...