Part | RoHS | Manufacturer | Resistor Type | Mounting Type | Resistance | Rated Power Dissipation (P) | Maximum Operating Temperature | Tolerance | Diameter (Lead) | Spacing (Lead) | Rated Temperature | No. of Functions | Technology | Shape (Package) | No. of Elements | Construction | Packing Method | Size Code | Network Type | No. of Terminals | Package Style (Meter) | Terminal Shape | Sub-Category | Dimensions | First Element Resistance | Minimum Operating Temperature | Temperature Coef (ppm/Cel) | Terminal Finish | Length (Lead) | Height (Package) | Manufacturer Series | Operating Voltage | Additional Features | Length (Package) | JESD-609 Code | Series | Diameter (Package) | Reference Standard | Width (Package) |
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Ohmite Manufacturing |
FIXED RESISTOR |
10 ohm |
45 W |
350 Cel |
10 % |
Non Inductive |
2 |
Panel Mount |
Fixed Resistors |
-55 Cel |
38.1 mm |
76.2 mm |
6.4 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
1000 ohm |
7 W |
350 Cel |
5 % |
.8 mm |
WIRE WOUND |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
Rectangular |
BULK, BOX |
3228 |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
Fixed Resistors |
38mm x 7mm x 8mm |
-55 Cel |
200 |
30 mm |
38 mm |
8 mm |
7 mm |
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Ohmite Manufacturing |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
500 ohm |
12 W |
350 Cel |
5 % |
1.02 mm |
25 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
All-Welded |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
Fixed Resistors |
260 |
38.1 mm |
200 |
625 V |
44.45 mm |
200 |
7.94 mm |
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Ohmite Manufacturing |
FIXED RESISTOR |
CHASSIS MOUNT |
50 ohm |
100 W |
350 Cel |
5 % |
25 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
Tubular |
2 |
Chassis Mount |
LUG |
Fixed Resistors |
260 |
TIN SILVER COPPER |
2845 V |
FLAME PROOF |
165.1 mm |
e1 |
19.1 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
47 ohm |
3 W |
350 Cel |
5 % |
25 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
2 |
WIRE |
75 |
Tin/Silver/Copper (Sn99.0Ag0.3Cu0.7) |
RWM |
120 V |
FLAME PROOF, NON-INDUCTIVE AVAILABLE |
e8 |
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Ohmite Manufacturing |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
13500 ohm |
12 W |
350 Cel |
5 % |
1.02 mm |
25 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
All-Welded |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
Fixed Resistors |
260 |
Tin/Silver/Copper (Sn/Ag/Cu) |
38.1 mm |
625 V |
44.45 mm |
e1 |
7.94 mm |
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Yageo |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
33 ohm |
5 W |
350 Cel |
10 % |
.8 mm |
70 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
Rectangular |
BULK |
9825 |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
FIXED RESISTOR |
-55 Cel |
40 |
36 mm |
6.4 mm |
25 mm |
6.4 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100 ohm |
4 W |
350 Cel |
5 % |
.8 mm |
WIRE WOUND |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
Rectangular |
BULK, BOX |
7928 |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
Fixed Resistors |
20mm x 8mm x 7mm |
-55 Cel |
200 |
30 mm |
8 mm |
20 mm |
7 mm |
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Ohmite Manufacturing |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
13500 ohm |
12 W |
350 Cel |
5 % |
1.02 mm |
25 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
All-Welded |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
Fixed Resistors |
260 |
Tin (Sn) |
38.1 mm |
200 |
625 V |
44.45 mm |
e3 |
200 |
7.94 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100 ohm |
4 W |
350 Cel |
5 % |
.8 mm |
40 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
Tubular |
Ammo Pack |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
-55 Cel |
100,180 |
MATTE TIN |
200 V |
NON FLAMMABLE |
13 mm |
e3 |
5.7 mm |
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Yageo |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10 ohm |
5 W |
350 Cel |
10 % |
.8 mm |
70 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
Rectangular |
BULK |
9825 |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
FIXED RESISTOR |
-55 Cel |
40 |
36 mm |
6.4 mm |
25 mm |
6.4 mm |
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Yageo |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
150 ohm |
5 W |
350 Cel |
10 % |
.8 mm |
70 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
Rectangular |
BULK |
9825 |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
FIXED RESISTOR |
-55 Cel |
40 |
36 mm |
6.4 mm |
25 mm |
6.4 mm |
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Yageo |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
150 ohm |
5 W |
350 Cel |
10 % |
.8 mm |
70 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
Rectangular |
TR |
9825 |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
FIXED RESISTOR |
-55 Cel |
40 |
36 mm |
6.4 mm |
25 mm |
6.4 mm |
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Yageo |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
150 ohm |
5 W |
350 Cel |
5 % |
.8 mm |
70 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
Rectangular |
BULK |
9825 |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
FIXED RESISTOR |
-55 Cel |
40 |
36 mm |
6.4 mm |
25 mm |
6.4 mm |
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Yageo |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
150 ohm |
5 W |
350 Cel |
5 % |
.8 mm |
70 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
Rectangular |
TR |
9825 |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
FIXED RESISTOR |
-55 Cel |
40 |
36 mm |
6.4 mm |
25 mm |
6.4 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10 ohm |
17 W |
350 Cel |
5 % |
.8 mm |
WIRE WOUND |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
Rectangular |
BULK, BOX |
3935 |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
Fixed Resistors |
75mm x 10mm x 9mm |
-55 Cel |
400 |
30 mm |
75 mm |
10 mm |
9 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
4700 ohm |
3 W |
350 Cel |
5 % |
.8 mm |
25 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
All-Welded |
TR |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
Fixed Resistors |
-55 Cel |
75 |
Tin/Silver/Copper (Sn99.0Ag0.3Cu0.7) |
25 mm |
120 V |
FLAME PROOF, STANDARD: CECC40201-001 |
12 mm |
e8 |
5.5 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
4700 ohm |
7 W |
350 Cel |
5 % |
.8 mm |
WIRE WOUND |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
Rectangular |
BULK, BOX |
3228 |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
Fixed Resistors |
38mm x 7mm x 8mm |
-55 Cel |
200 |
30 mm |
38 mm |
8 mm |
7 mm |
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Ohmite Manufacturing |
FIXED RESISTOR |
CHASSIS MOUNT |
1 ohm |
1089 W |
350 Cel |
10 % |
25 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
Rugged |
2 |
Chassis Mount |
SPECIAL |
Fixed Resistors |
0 Cel |
500 |
RATED CURRENT: 33A |
454.025 mm |
58.75 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.68 ohm |
3 W |
350 Cel |
5 % |
.8 mm |
25 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
Tubular |
TR |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
Fixed Resistors |
75 |
Tin/Silver/Copper (Sn99.0Ag0.3Cu0.7) |
25 mm |
120 V |
FLAME PROOF, STANDARD: CECC40201-001 |
12 mm |
e8 |
5.5 mm |
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Clarostat Sensors And Controls |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
600 ohm |
6.5 W |
350 Cel |
5 % |
25 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
BULK |
2 |
WIRE |
Fixed Resistors |
150 |
VC |
NON-INDUCTIVE AVAILABLE, STANDARD: MIL-R-26 |
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Ohmite Manufacturing |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
25000 ohm |
20 W |
350 Cel |
5 % |
1.02 mm |
25 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
All-Welded |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
Fixed Resistors |
260 |
Tin (Sn) |
38.1 mm |
750 V |
50.8 mm |
e3 |
11.11 mm |
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Ohmite Manufacturing |
FIXED RESISTOR |
CHASSIS MOUNT |
25000 ohm |
20 W |
350 Cel |
5 % |
25 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
2 |
LUG |
Fixed Resistors |
260 |
TIN |
250 |
815 V |
e3 |
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Ohmite Manufacturing |
FIXED RESISTOR |
CHASSIS MOUNT |
.14 ohm |
1100 W |
350 Cel |
10 % |
25 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
Rugged |
2 |
Chassis Mount |
SPECIAL |
Fixed Resistors |
0 Cel |
300 |
RATED CURRENT: 89A |
454.025 mm |
58.75 mm |
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Ohmite Manufacturing |
FIXED RESISTOR |
CHASSIS MOUNT |
.18 ohm |
1012 W |
350 Cel |
10 % |
25 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
Rugged |
2 |
Chassis Mount |
SPECIAL |
Fixed Resistors |
300 |
RATED CURRENT: 75A |
454.025 mm |
58.75 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
470 ohm |
3 W |
350 Cel |
5 % |
.8 mm |
25 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
Tubular |
TR |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
Fixed Resistors |
75 |
Tin/Silver/Copper (Sn99.0Ag0.3Cu0.7) |
25 mm |
120 V |
FLAME PROOF, STANDARD: CECC40201-001 |
12 mm |
e8 |
5.5 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
47 ohm |
11 W |
350 Cel |
5 % |
.8 mm |
25 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
Rectangular |
BULK, BOX |
3935 |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
Fixed Resistors |
50mm x 10mm x 9mm |
-55 Cel |
200 |
30 mm |
50 mm |
10 mm |
9 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
CHASSIS MOUNT |
2000 ohm |
10 W |
350 Cel |
5 % |
70 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
Flameproof |
BULK, BOX |
2 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Fixed Resistors |
50mm x 9.5mm |
-55 Cel |
30 |
825 V |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 570 |
50 mm |
9.5 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
CHASSIS MOUNT |
47000 ohm |
10 W |
350 Cel |
5 % |
70 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
Flameproof |
BULK, BOX |
2 |
Panel Mount |
LUG |
Fixed Resistors |
50mm x 9.5mm |
-55 Cel |
30 |
825 V |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 570 |
50 mm |
9.5 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.68 ohm |
5 W |
350 Cel |
5 % |
WIRE WOUND |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
BULK, BOX |
2 |
WIRE |
25mm x 8mm x 7mm |
-55 Cel |
400 |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
1800 ohm |
3 W |
350 Cel |
5 % |
.8 mm |
25 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
All-Welded |
TR |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
Fixed Resistors |
-55 Cel |
75 |
Tin/Silver/Copper (Sn99.0Ag0.3Cu0.7) |
25 mm |
120 V |
FLAME PROOF, STANDARD: CECC40201-001 |
12 mm |
e8 |
5.5 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
6.8 ohm |
3 W |
350 Cel |
5 % |
.8 mm |
25 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
Tubular |
TR |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
Fixed Resistors |
75 |
Tin/Silver/Copper (Sn99.0Ag0.3Cu0.7) |
25 mm |
120 V |
FLAME PROOF, STANDARD: CECC40201-001 |
12 mm |
e8 |
5.5 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.1 ohm |
3 W |
350 Cel |
5 % |
.8 mm |
25 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
Tubular |
TR |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
Fixed Resistors |
75 |
Tin/Silver/Copper (Sn99.0Ag0.3Cu0.7) |
25 mm |
120 V |
FLAME PROOF, STANDARD: CECC40201-001 |
12 mm |
e8 |
5.5 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
1000 ohm |
4 W |
350 Cel |
5 % |
.8 mm |
WIRE WOUND |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
Rectangular |
BULK, BOX |
3228 |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
Fixed Resistors |
20mm x 7mm x 8mm |
-55 Cel |
200 |
30 mm |
20 mm |
8 mm |
7 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
3 ohm |
3 W |
350 Cel |
5 % |
40 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
AMMO PACK |
2 |
WIRE |
13mm x 5.7mm |
-55 Cel |
200 |
200 V |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
2200 ohm |
13 W |
350 Cel |
5 % |
.8 mm |
40 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
Tubular |
Bulk |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
-55 Cel |
100,180 |
TIN |
500 V |
NON FLAMMABLE |
32.3 mm |
e3 |
9.8 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
8.2 ohm |
3 W |
350 Cel |
5 % |
.8 mm |
25 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
Tubular |
TR |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
Fixed Resistors |
75 |
Tin/Silver/Copper (Sn99.0Ag0.3Cu0.7) |
25 mm |
120 V |
FLAME PROOF, STANDARD: CECC40201-001 |
12 mm |
e8 |
5.5 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
1000 ohm |
17 W |
350 Cel |
5 % |
.8 mm |
WIRE WOUND |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
Rectangular |
BULK, BOX |
3935 |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
Fixed Resistors |
75mm x 10mm x 9mm |
-55 Cel |
200 |
30 mm |
75 mm |
10 mm |
9 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
8200 ohm |
7 W |
350 Cel |
5 % |
.8 mm |
WIRE WOUND |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
Rectangular |
BULK, BOX |
3228 |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
Fixed Resistors |
38mm x 7mm x 8mm |
-55 Cel |
200 |
30 mm |
38 mm |
8 mm |
7 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
1.5 ohm |
7 W |
350 Cel |
10 % |
WIRE WOUND |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
BULK, BOX |
2 |
WIRE |
38mm x 7mm x 8mm |
-55 Cel |
400 |
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Vitrohm Portuguesa Lda |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
47 ohm |
10 W |
350 Cel |
10 % |
.8 mm |
70 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
Ceramic Case |
BULK |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
FIXED RESISTOR |
-55 Cel |
-80,40 |
36 mm |
9 mm |
21.68 V |
38 mm |
9 mm |
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Vitrohm Portuguesa Lda |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
39 ohm |
5 W |
350 Cel |
10 % |
.8 mm |
70 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
Ceramic Case |
BULK |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
FIXED RESISTOR |
-55 Cel |
-80,40 |
36 mm |
6.4 mm |
13.96 V |
25 mm |
6.4 mm |
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Ohmite Manufacturing |
FIXED RESISTOR |
CHASSIS MOUNT |
.1 ohm |
1000 W |
350 Cel |
10 % |
25 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
Rugged |
2 |
Chassis Mount |
SPECIAL |
Fixed Resistors |
0 Cel |
300 |
RATED CURRENT: 100A |
454.025 mm |
58.75 mm |
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Ohmite Manufacturing |
FIXED RESISTOR |
CHASSIS MOUNT |
.3 ohm |
975 W |
350 Cel |
10 % |
25 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
Rugged |
2 |
Chassis Mount |
SPECIAL |
Fixed Resistors |
300 |
RATED CURRENT: 57A |
454.025 mm |
58.75 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
15000 ohm |
8 W |
350 Cel |
5 % |
.8 mm |
25 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
Tubular |
BULK |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
Fixed Resistors |
-55 Cel |
75 |
TIN SILVER COPPER OVER NICKEL |
25 mm |
500 V |
FLAME PROOF |
33.7 mm |
7.4 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
15 ohm |
8 W |
350 Cel |
5 % |
.8 mm |
25 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
Tubular |
BULK |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
Fixed Resistors |
-55 Cel |
75 |
TIN SILVER COPPER OVER NICKEL |
25 mm |
500 V |
FLAME PROOF |
33.7 mm |
7.4 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.47 ohm |
7 W |
350 Cel |
10 % |
.8 mm |
WIRE WOUND |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
Rectangular |
BULK, BOX |
3228 |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
Fixed Resistors |
38mm x 7mm x 8mm |
-55 Cel |
400 |
30 mm |
38 mm |
8 mm |
7 mm |
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Ohmite Manufacturing |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
18000 ohm |
10 W |
350 Cel |
5 % |
25 Cel |
METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
2 |
WIRE |
50 |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
TA |
500 V |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 350 |
e0 |
Fixed resistors are passive electronic components that are used to resist the flow of electric current in a circuit. They have a fixed value of resistance, meaning their resistance cannot be adjusted once they are manufactured. They are commonly used to set the bias of transistors, control the gain of amplifiers, or limit the current flowing through an LED. Fixed resistors come in various sizes, power ratings, and tolerances.
There are two types of fixed resistors: through-hole and surface mount. Through-hole resistors have leads that are inserted into holes on the printed circuit board (PCB), while surface mount resistors have terminals that are soldered directly to the surface of the PCB. Through-hole resistors are larger and easier to work with, but surface mount resistors are smaller and more suitable for miniaturized electronic devices.
Fixed resistors can be made from a variety of materials, including carbon, metal, and wire-wound. Carbon resistors are inexpensive and widely used, but they have a lower tolerance and are more susceptible to noise than other types. Metal film resistors have a higher tolerance and better stability, making them ideal for use in precision circuits. Wire-wound resistors have a higher power rating and are used in high power applications, such as power supplies and amplifiers.