by admin | Apr 27, 2021 | Low TCR, Power Film, power resistors, Precision Resistors, Resistors, Uncategorized
The difference between thin and thick film make this a natural choice. It is recommended to use thin film technology rather than thick film for 0.1% tolerance or better high precision products for better resistance consistency. From the perspective of product...
by admin | Mar 16, 2021 | Low TCR, power resistors, Precision Resistors, Resistors, Shunts, Uncategorized, Wirewound resistors
What is TCR? The resistance value of a resistor changes with temperature and TCR stands for Temperature Coefficient of Resistance, which indicates that when the temperature changes by 1℃, there will be a relative change of resistance value in ppm/℃. The resistance...
by Frida Hovsepian | Jun 23, 2020 | power resistors, Smart Sensor
Accurate current measurements at high common-mode voltages are essential to control energy flow and optimize efficiency in high-power industrial systems such as motor drives, uninterruptible power supplies, solar inverters and battery systems, or in automotive systems...
by admin | Jan 21, 2020 | power resistors, pulse resistors, Pulse Withstanding Resistors, Wirewound resistors
How do Riedon resistors handle an extreme pulse? Riedon was recently contacted by an industrial controls company seeking a solution for a pulse requirement in one of their new products. During normal operation the resistors need to absorb around 100 joules of...
by Frida Hovsepian | Nov 8, 2019 | Low TCR, power resistors, pulse resistors, Pulse Withstanding Resistors, Uncategorized, Wirewound resistors
HPP series High Pulse Power resistors – up to 54 joules Riedon developed the HPP series resistors to offer higher pulse performance when compared to generic off-the-shelf versions. The joule ratings listed for this series are not the highest energy rating...
by Frida Hovsepian | Jul 16, 2019 | Power Film, power resistors, pulse resistors, Pulse Withstanding Resistors, Resistors
Riedon PF series power film resistors for RC snubber applications The figure to the left depicts a simplified RC snubber circuit. These circuits are included in boost converters, buck converters, and rectifiers. Typical application include inverters, power supplies,...