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Welcome to the Riedon Blog.  Here you will find articles and resources related to all types of resistors and shunts. 

Low Tolerance Resistors

Looking for very low tolerance resistors, less than 0.01%?  Please check what Riedon has to offer.  Click the links below: Precision Wirewound Resistors Precision Foil Resistor Four Terminal / Surface Mount Wirewound Resistors     Call us at 626-284-9901 if...

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Precision DC Current Shunts

You can now buy Riedon's high amp current shunts directly from Digikey. Here is the link:  http://www.digikey.com/product-highlights/en/precision-dc-current-shunts/52993?WT.z_sm_link=Twitter_riedon_1027    

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A Resistor Primer Series: TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT

In wirewound resistors, another selection factor is the temperature characteristic of the wire. The resistance of all materials changes as their temperature changes. If the temperature is lowered, resistance (typically) declines. In fact, if cooled sufficiently, the...

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Resistor Primer: CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS

All materials are either conductors or insulators; a material will either conduct electrical current, or impede its flow. Not all conductors are equally capable of supporting current flow. Copper is a better conductor than nickel. Silver is a better conductor than...

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Resistor Primer: Resistors

There are several ways to make resistors for electrical or electronic circuits. Carbon resistors are made by attaching leads to a bar or rod of carbon material. The material is usually made by suspending carbon particles in a plastic material. The material "mix...

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