by Frida Hovsepian | Jun 1, 2021 | Resistors
Here’s a brief glossary of the most important terms used when describing resistors’ characteristics. Tolerance Resistor tolerance is the deviation from the nominal value. It is expressed as a ±%, measured at 25°C with no load applied. Some resistor designs have...
by Frida Hovsepian | May 31, 2021 | Resistors
Like every component, the fabrication technology used in resistor manufacture has changed over time and resistive films, for example, have made a significant contribution in allowing the cost-effective mass production of devices that are increasingly miniaturized. Yet...
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...
