Riedon Blog

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

Power Wirewound Resistors

When modern circuits need power resistors, the choice is often wirewound. Today's wire-wound resistors are rugged and reliable. They are small and compatible with modern PC-board and surface mount manufacturing systems. And, new technology resistors still fall short...

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PULSE WIREWOUND RESISTORS

From Joule-rated devices for energy absorption to miniaturized components for current temperature sensing, wirewound resistors continue to offer significant advantages over alternatives in many applications. click here to see our published whitepaper for high pulse/...

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Riedon Resistors Win With Boeing

  After years of comprehensive test & evaluation, Riedon's custom designed  resistor has been selected in a  proximity sensor product line which will be used on the Boeing 737 NG (Next-Generation) family of aircraft . These sensors are used in various...

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Non-Magnetic Resistors & High-Temperature Applications

Riedon's non-magnetic resistors like our CBR series and CHR seriesare appropriate for medical applications such in the field of magnetic-resonance (MRI) and computer tomography (CT), where electronic circuits are located in high magnetic fields. The resistor contact...

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Resistors With TCR 3850 , 4400 or 5000

If you're looking resistors with special wire alloys including Platinum and Balco, they are available with temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR) ratings from ‑20 ppm/°C to +6000 ppm/°C.   Resistances are from 0.1 ohms to several thousand ohms (depending upon the...

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