Do You Have Over-Voltage Surge Problem?

by | 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...

Surge Resistors

by | 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...

Riedon Resistors are Smart Energy!

by | 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...

RoHS Compliances In Other Countries

by | 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...