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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)

ERJ2RKF47R0X

Panasonic

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

47 ohm

.1 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PUNCHED, 7 INCH

0402

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

.35 mm

50 V

PRECISION, STANDARD: IEC60115-8

1 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

.5 mm

ERJ6ENF2000V

Panasonic

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

200 ohm

.125 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PUNCHED, 7 INCH

0805

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

.6 mm

150 V

PRECISION, STANDARD: IEC60115-8

2 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

1.25 mm

ERJU08F2200V

Panasonic

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

220 ohm

.25 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

Rectangular

TR, PUNCHED, 7 INCH

1206

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

TIN

.6 mm

200 V

ANTI-SULFUR, IEC60115-8

3.2 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

1.6 mm

LTR18EZPFLR270

ROHM

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

.27 ohm

1 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

0612

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

0,150

TIN OVER NICKEL

.58 mm

AEC-Q200, IEC60115-8

1.6 mm

e3

IEC60115-1

3.2 mm

MCWR04X4701FTL

Multicomp Pro

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

4700 ohm

.0625 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Chip

TR, Paper, 7 Inch

0402

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

TIN

.35 mm

50 V

LASER TRIMMABLE, RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 50

1 mm

e3

.5 mm

RC0603FR-07390KL

Yageo

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

390000 ohm

.1 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

0603

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier

.45 mm

75 V

LASER TRIMMABLE

1.6 mm

e3

.8 mm

RK73H1JTTD2701F

Koa Speer Electronics

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

2700 ohm

.1 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PUNCHED PAPER, 7 INCH

0603

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

.45 mm

75 V

PRECISION

1.6 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

.8 mm

3521470RFT

TE Connectivity

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

470 ohm

2 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

TR

2512

2

WRAPAROUND

6.35mm x 3.2mm x .55mm

-55 Cel

100

250 V

AC0402FR-131KL

Yageo

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

1000 ohm

.0625 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 13 INCH

0402

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier

.32 mm

50 V

LASER TRIMMABLE

1 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

.5 mm

CR1206AFX-10R0ELF

Bourns

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

10 ohm

.25 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

1206

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

TIN OVER NICKEL

.55 mm

200 V

3.1 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

1.55 mm

CRCW04021K00FKEEHP

Vishay Intertechnology

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

1000 ohm

.2 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 13 INCH

0402

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

.3 mm

50 V

RATED AC VOLTAGE: 50V

1 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

.5 mm

CRCW060356K0FKEAHP

Vishay Intertechnology

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

56000 ohm

.33 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

0603

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

.45 mm

75 V

RATED AC VOLTAGE: 75V

1.6 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

.85 mm

CRCW12101K00FKEA

Vishay Intertechnology

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

1000 ohm

.5 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

1210

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

.55 mm

200 V

LASER TRIMMABLE, RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 200

3.2 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

2.5 mm

ERJ2RKF3002X

Panasonic

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

30000 ohm

.1 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PUNCHED, 7 INCH

0402

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

.35 mm

50 V

PRECISION, STANDARD: IEC60115-8

1 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

.5 mm

ERJ2RKF4703X

Panasonic

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

470000 ohm

.1 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PUNCHED, 7 INCH

0402

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

.35 mm

50 V

PRECISION, STANDARD: IEC60115-8

1 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

.5 mm

ERJP06F2001V

Panasonic

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

2000 ohm

.5 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PUNCHED, 7 INCH

0805

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

.6 mm

400 V

HIGH PRECISION, IEC60115-8

2 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

1.25 mm

ERJU08F6800V

Panasonic

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

680 ohm

.25 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

Rectangular

TR, PUNCHED, 7 INCH

1206

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

TIN

.6 mm

200 V

ANTI-SULFUR, IEC60115-8

3.2 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

1.6 mm

RC0603FR-0710KP

Yageo

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

10000 ohm

.1 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

0603

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

.45 mm

75 V

LASER TRIMMABLE

1.6 mm

e3

.8 mm

RWR80SR100FPRSL

Vishay Intertechnology

FIXED RESISTOR

THROUGH HOLE MOUNT

.1 ohm

2 W

250 Cel

1 %

.508 mm

25 Cel

WIRE WOUND

Tubular

TR

2

Axial

WIRE

-55 Cel

650

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

.4472 V

10.31 mm

e0

2.39 mm

MIL-PRF-39007

35211M0FT

TE Connectivity

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

1000000 ohm

2 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR

2512

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

FIXED RESISTOR

6.35mm x 3.2mm x .55mm

-55 Cel

100

.55 mm

250 V

6.35 mm

AEC-Q200

3.2 mm

CRCW040251K0FKEDC

Vishay Intertechnology

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

51000 ohm

.063 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

0402

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

.3 mm

50 V

RATED AC COLTAGE(V): 50

1 mm

e3

.5 mm

CRCW0805180RFKEA

Vishay Intertechnology

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

180 ohm

.125 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

0805

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

.45 mm

150 V

LASER TRIMMABLE, RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 150

2 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

1.25 mm

CRCW0805374RFKEA

Vishay Intertechnology

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

374 ohm

.125 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

0805

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

.45 mm

150 V

LASER TRIMMABLE, RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 150

2 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

1.25 mm

CRCW12061503FRT1

Vishay Intertechnology

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

150000 ohm

.25 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

1206

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier

.55 mm

200 V

STANDARD: CECC40000/40400/40401-004,-006,-007,-802; IEC 60115-1

3.2 mm

e0

1.6 mm

CRCW1210100RFKEA

Vishay Intertechnology

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

100 ohm

.5 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

1210

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

.55 mm

200 V

LASER TRIMMABLE, RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 200

3.2 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

2.5 mm

CRGCQ1206F4K7

TE Connectivity

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

4700 ohm

.25 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR

1206

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

3.1mm x 1.55mm x .55mm

-55 Cel

100

.55 mm

200 V

3.1 mm

AEC-Q200

1.55 mm

ERJL06KF10CV

Panasonic

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

.1 ohm

.25 W

125 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PUNCHED, 7 INCH

0805

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

.6 mm

.1581 V

IEC60115-8

2 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

1.25 mm

ERJU03F1200V

Panasonic

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

120 ohm

.1 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

Rectangular

TR, PUNCHED, 7 INCH

0603

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

TIN

.45 mm

75 V

ANTI-SULFUR, IEC60115-8

1.6 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

.8 mm

KRL3216T4A-M-R010-F-T1

Susumu

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

.01 ohm

1 W

155 Cel

1 %

100 Cel

METAL FOIL

Rectangular

TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH

1206

4

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

35

MATTE TIN

.5 mm

3.2 mm

AEC-Q200

1.6 mm

KTR03EZPF1R20

ROHM

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

1.2 ohm

.1 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

0603

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

200

TIN OVER NICKEL

.45 mm

350 V

1.6 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

.8 mm

RC0402FR-07240KL

Yageo

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

240000 ohm

.0625 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

0402

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier

.35 mm

50 V

LASER TRIMMABLE

1 mm

e3

.5 mm

RC0603FR-0730K1L

Yageo

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

30100 ohm

.1 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

0603

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier

.45 mm

75 V

LASER TRIMMABLE

1.6 mm

e3

.8 mm

RC0603FR-0733K2L

Yageo

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

33200 ohm

.1 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

0603

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier

.45 mm

75 V

LASER TRIMMABLE

1.6 mm

e3

.8 mm

RC2512FK-07100RL

Yageo

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

100 ohm

1 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

Rectangular

TR, EMBOSSED PLASTIC, 7 INCH

2512

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier

.55 mm

200 V

LASER TRIMMABLE

6.35 mm

e3

3.1 mm

RNCF0805FTC10R0

Stackpole Electronics

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

10 ohm

.25 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

THIN FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

0805

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

50

Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier

.55 mm

150 V

2 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

1.25 mm

WSL2010R1000FEA

Vishay Intertechnology

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

.1 ohm

.5 W

170 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL STRIP

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, EMBOSSED PLASTIC, 7 INCH

2010

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-65 Cel

75

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

.635 mm

.2236 V

ANTI-SULFUR

5.08 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

2.54 mm

352127RFT

TE Connectivity

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

27 ohm

2 W

1 %

THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

TR

2512

2

WRAPAROUND

6.35mm x 3.2mm x .55mm

100

250 V

CRCW040268K1FKED

Vishay Intertechnology

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

68100 ohm

.063 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

0402

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

.35 mm

50 V

LASER TRIMMABLE, RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 50

1 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

.5 mm

CRCW06034K02FKEA

Vishay Intertechnology

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

4020 ohm

.1 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

0603

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

.45 mm

75 V

LASER TRIMMABLE, RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 75

1.55 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

.85 mm

CRCW060360R4FKEAHP

Vishay Intertechnology

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

60.4 ohm

.33 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

0603

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

.45 mm

75 V

RATED AC VOLTAGE: 75V

1.6 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

.85 mm

MC1206-1503-FTW

Rcd Components

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

150000 ohm

.25 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR

1206

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier

.61 mm

200 V

PRECISION

3.2 mm

e3

1.55 mm

RC1206FR-072KL

Yageo

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

2000 ohm

.25 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

1206

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier

.55 mm

200 V

LASER TRIMMABLE

3.1 mm

e3

1.6 mm

RK73H1ETTP1202F

Koa Speer Electronics

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

12000 ohm

.1 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PUNCHED PAPER, 7 INCH

0402

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

.35 mm

75 V

PRECISION

1 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

.5 mm

RK73H1JTTD1692F

Koa Speer Electronics

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

16900 ohm

.1 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PUNCHED PAPER, 7 INCH

0603

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

.45 mm

75 V

PRECISION

1.6 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

.8 mm

RMCF2512FT232R

Stackpole Electronics

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

232 ohm

1 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PLASTIC, 7 INCH

2512

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

.55 mm

200 V

6.3 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

3.2 mm

TL3AR01FTDG

TE Connectivity

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

.01 ohm

1 W

170 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL FOIL

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Chip

TR

2512

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

Fixed Resistors

6.4mm x 3.2mm x .6mm

-65 Cel

75

TIN

.6 mm

6.4 mm

e3

3.2 mm

WSR3R0500FEA

Vishay Intertechnology

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

.05 ohm

3 W

275 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL STRIP

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Chip

TR, EMBOSSED PLASTIC, 13 INCH

4527

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

FIXED RESISTOR

-65 Cel

75

Tin/Silver (Sn/Ag)

2.41 mm

11.56 mm

e2

AEC-Q200

6.98 mm

CR0603-FX-22R0ELF

Bourns

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

22 ohm

.1 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, Paper, 7 Inch

0603

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

TIN OVER NICKEL

.45 mm

75 V

1.6 mm

e3

.8 mm

Fixed Resistors

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.