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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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
CHASSIS MOUNT |
.1 ohm |
25 W |
5 % |
25 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
Rectangular |
BULK, TRAY |
2 |
Chassis Mount |
LUG |
FIXED RESISTOR |
51mm x 28mm x 15mm |
50 |
15 mm |
550 V |
29 mm |
28 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
CHASSIS MOUNT |
.5 ohm |
25 W |
5 % |
WIRE WOUND |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
BULK, TRAY |
2 |
LUG |
51mm x 28mm x 15mm |
50 |
550 V |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
CHASSIS MOUNT |
.5 ohm |
50 W |
5 % |
WIRE WOUND |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
BULK, TRAY |
2 |
LUG |
72.5mm x 17mm x 30mm |
50 |
1250 V |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
CHASSIS MOUNT |
68 ohm |
150 W |
250 Cel |
5 % |
WIRE WOUND |
Rectangular |
BULK, BOX |
2 |
Chassis Mount |
WIRE |
120mm x 80mm x 10mm |
-25 Cel |
260 |
10 mm |
FREE AIR POWER : 75W |
120 mm |
80 mm |
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Stackpole Electronics |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
3.3 ohm |
20 W |
150 Cel |
5 % |
5.08 mm |
25 Cel |
METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
Rectangular |
Bulk |
2 |
Radial |
FLAT |
-65 Cel |
200 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
12.7 mm |
16.26 mm |
350 V |
FREE AIR POWER: 3W, NON-INDUCTIVE |
10.41 mm |
e3 |
3.18 mm |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
560 ohm |
2 W |
200 Cel |
5 % |
.8 mm |
25 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
Tubular |
AMMO PACK |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
Fixed Resistors |
-55 Cel |
200 |
Tin (Sn) - hot dipped |
19.8 mm |
50 V |
FALME PROOF |
9 mm |
e3 |
3.6 mm |
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Tt Electronics Plc |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
39 ohm |
4 W |
200 Cel |
5 % |
.8 mm |
25 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
Tubular |
AMMO PACK |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
Fixed Resistors |
-55 Cel |
200 |
Tin (Sn) - hot dipped |
22.75 mm |
100 V |
FALME PROOF |
13 mm |
e3 |
5.6 mm |
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Walsin Technology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
10000000 ohm |
.0625 W |
155 Cel |
5 % |
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; RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 50 |
1 mm |
e3 |
.5 mm |
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Walsin Technology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
39000 ohm |
.0625 W |
155 Cel |
5 % |
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; RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 50 |
1 mm |
e3 |
.5 mm |
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Walsin Technology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
39000 ohm |
.0625 W |
155 Cel |
5 % |
70 Cel |
METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
Chip |
TR, PAPER, 7 INCH |
0402 |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
FIXED RESISTOR |
-55 Cel |
200 |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
.35 mm |
50 V |
LASER TRIMMABLE; RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 50 |
1 mm |
e3 |
.5 mm |
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Walsin Technology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
20000 ohm |
.1 W |
155 Cel |
5 % |
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; RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 75 |
1.6 mm |
e3 |
.8 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
CHASSIS MOUNT |
12 ohm |
50 W |
155 Cel |
5 % |
50 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
BULK, BOX |
2 |
LUG |
146mm x 28mm x 61mm |
-55 Cel |
440 |
FLAME PROOF |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
100 ohm |
.1 W |
5 % |
THICK FILM |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR |
0603 |
2 |
WRAPAROUND |
1.6mm x .8mm x .45mm |
200 |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
50 V |
e3 |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
620 ohm |
2 W |
235 Cel |
5 % |
METAL OXIDE FILM |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
AMMO PACK |
2 |
WIRE |
5.5mm x 16mm |
-55 Cel |
350 |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
CHASSIS MOUNT |
1 ohm |
500 W |
155 Cel |
5 % |
WIRE WOUND |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
BULK, BOX |
2 |
LUG |
360mm x 50mm x 101mm |
-55 Cel |
440 |
2500 V |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
CHASSIS MOUNT |
1000 ohm |
50 W |
155 Cel |
5 % |
50 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
BULK, BOX |
2 |
LUG |
146mm x 28mm x 61mm |
-55 Cel |
440 |
FLAME PROOF |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
220 ohm |
2 W |
5 % |
METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR |
2010 |
2 |
WRAPAROUND |
5mm x 2.5mm x 1.1mm |
100 |
200 V |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
39 ohm |
1 W |
125 Cel |
5 % |
70 Cel |
THICK FILM |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
Rectangular |
TR |
2512 |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
FIXED RESISTOR |
6.4mm x 3.2mm x .6mm |
-55 Cel |
200 |
.6 mm |
200 V |
6.4 mm |
3.2 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
620 ohm |
2 W |
5 % |
THICK FILM |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR |
2512 |
2 |
WRAPAROUND |
6.35mm x 3.2mm x .55mm |
100 |
250 V |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
820000 ohm |
.25 W |
155 Cel |
5 % |
70 Cel |
THICK FILM |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR |
0603 |
2 |
WRAPAROUND |
1.6mm x .8mm x .45mm |
-55 Cel |
100 |
50 V |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
4700 ohm |
5 W |
5 % |
METAL OXIDE FILM |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
AMMO PACK |
1 |
WIRE |
17.5mm x 6.5mm |
350 |
500 V |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
620 ohm |
2 W |
5 % |
METAL FILM |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
AMMO PACK |
2 |
WIRE |
9mm x 3.5mm |
300 |
500 V |
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Yageo |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
3000 ohm |
.0625 W |
155 Cel |
5 % |
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 |
.32 mm |
50 V |
LASER TRIMMABLE |
1 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200 |
.5 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
39 ohm |
5 W |
250 Cel |
5 % |
.8 mm |
40 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
Tubular |
AMMO PACK |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
-55 Cel |
-10,-80 |
MATTE TIN |
13.9643 V |
FLAME PROOF |
18 mm |
e3 |
7.5 mm |
AEC-Q200 |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
27000 ohm |
10 W |
250 Cel |
5 % |
.8 mm |
40 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
Tubular |
AMMO PACK |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
-55 Cel |
100,180 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
519.6153 V |
FLAME PROFF |
44 mm |
e3 |
8 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
2.7 ohm |
10 W |
250 Cel |
5 % |
.8 mm |
40 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
Tubular |
AMMO PACK |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
-55 Cel |
-10,-80 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
5.1962 V |
FLAME PROOF |
44 mm |
e3 |
8 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
27 ohm |
10 W |
250 Cel |
5 % |
.8 mm |
40 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
Tubular |
AMMO PACK |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
-55 Cel |
-10,-80 |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
16.4317 V |
FLAME PROOF |
44 mm |
e3 |
8 mm |
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Yageo |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
33 ohm |
.125 W |
155 Cel |
5 % |
70 Cel |
METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
Rectangular |
TR, PAPER, 7 INCH |
0805 |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
.5 mm |
150 V |
ANTI-SULFUR, LASER TRIMMABLE |
2 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200 |
1.25 mm |
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Ohmite Manufacturing |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
7.5 ohm |
100 W |
175 Cel |
5 % |
25 Cel |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
2 |
FLAT |
-65 Cel |
100 |
700 V |
NON INDUCTIVE, FREE AIR POWER: 3.5W |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
10 W |
5 % |
WIRE WOUND |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
BULK, TRAY |
2 |
WIRE |
38.1mm x 8.5mm |
90 |
500 V |
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Yageo |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
22000 ohm |
.5 W |
155 Cel |
5 % |
.55 mm |
70 Cel |
CARBON FILM |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
Tubular |
Ammo Pack |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
FIXED RESISTOR |
-55 Cel |
-500,350 |
MATTE TIN |
350 V |
9 mm |
e3 |
3.3 mm |
AEC-Q200 |
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Royal Electronic Fty |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
150000 ohm |
2 W |
155 Cel |
5 % |
70 Cel |
CARBON FILM |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
AMMO PACK |
2 |
WIRE |
Fixed Resistors |
-55 Cel |
700 |
Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
CFR |
500 V |
e3 |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
1500 ohm |
1 W |
155 Cel |
5 % |
.7 mm |
70 Cel |
THIN FILM |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
Tubular |
AMMO PACK |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
12mm x 5mm |
-55 Cel |
-450, 0 |
TIN |
25 mm |
500 V |
12 mm |
e3 |
5 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
47000 ohm |
.25 W |
155 Cel |
5 % |
.45 mm |
70 Cel |
THIN FILM |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
Tubular |
AMMO PACK |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
3.5mm x 1.85mm |
-55 Cel |
-1200, 0 |
TIN |
28 mm |
200 V |
3.5 mm |
e3 |
1.85 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.5 W |
155 Cel |
5 % |
.54 mm |
70 Cel |
THIN FILM |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
Tubular |
AMMO PACK |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
9mm x 3mm |
-55 Cel |
-1200, 0 |
TIN |
28 mm |
350 V |
9 mm |
e3 |
3 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
18000 ohm |
.5 W |
155 Cel |
5 % |
.54 mm |
70 Cel |
THIN FILM |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
Tubular |
AMMO PACK |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
9mm x 3mm |
-55 Cel |
-1200, 0 |
28 mm |
350 V |
9 mm |
3 mm |
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Viking Tech |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
4700 ohm |
.0625 W |
155 Cel |
5 % |
70 Cel |
METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
Rectangular |
TR, PAPER, 7 INCH |
0402 |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-55 Cel |
100 |
Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
.35 mm |
50 V |
1 mm |
e3 |
.5 mm |
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Srt Resistor Technology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
4700 ohm |
.0625 W |
155 Cel |
5 % |
70 Cel |
METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM |
Rectangular |
TR, Paper, 7 Inch |
0402 |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-55 Cel |
200 |
.3 mm |
50 V |
1 mm |
.5 mm |
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Bourns |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
30000 ohm |
.063 W |
155 Cel |
5 % |
70 Cel |
METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM |
Rectangular |
TR, Paper, 7 Inch |
0402 |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-55 Cel |
200 |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
.32 mm |
50 V |
1 mm |
e3 |
.5 mm |
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Bourns |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
51000 ohm |
.1 W |
155 Cel |
5 % |
70 Cel |
METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM |
Rectangular |
TR, Paper, 7 Inch |
0603 |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-55 Cel |
200 |
TIN OVER NICKEL |
.45 mm |
75 V |
1.6 mm |
e3 |
.8 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
330 ohm |
.2 W |
155 Cel |
5 % |
70 Cel |
METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
Rectangular |
TR, PAPER, 7 INCH |
0402 |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-55 Cel |
200 |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
.3 mm |
50 V |
RATED AC VOLTAGE: 50V |
1 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200 |
.5 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
330 ohm |
.063 W |
155 Cel |
5 % |
70 Cel |
METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM |
Rectangular |
TR, PAPER, 7 INCH |
0402 |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-55 Cel |
200 |
TIN OVER NICKEL |
.35 mm |
50 V |
RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 50 |
1 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200 |
.5 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
20000 ohm |
.1 W |
155 Cel |
5 % |
70 Cel |
METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM |
Rectangular |
TR, PAPER, 7 INCH |
0603 |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-55 Cel |
200 |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
.45 mm |
75 V |
LASER TRIMMABLE, RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 75 |
1.55 mm |
e0 |
AEC-Q200 |
.85 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
27 ohm |
.1 W |
155 Cel |
5 % |
70 Cel |
METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM |
Rectangular |
TR, PAPER, 7 INCH |
0603 |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-55 Cel |
200 |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
.45 mm |
75 V |
LASER TRIMMABLE, RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 75 |
1.55 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200 |
.85 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
470 ohm |
.33 W |
155 Cel |
5 % |
70 Cel |
METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
Rectangular |
TR, PAPER, 7 INCH |
0603 |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-55 Cel |
200 |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
.45 mm |
75 V |
RATED AC VOLTAGE: 75V |
1.6 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200 |
.85 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
5100 ohm |
.1 W |
155 Cel |
5 % |
70 Cel |
METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM |
Rectangular |
TR, PAPER, 11.25 INCH |
0603 |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-55 Cel |
200 |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
.45 mm |
75 V |
LASER TRIMMABLE, RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 75 |
1.55 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200 |
.85 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
5100 ohm |
.1 W |
155 Cel |
5 % |
70 Cel |
METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM |
Rectangular |
TR, PAPER, 13 INCH |
0603 |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-55 Cel |
200 |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
.45 mm |
75 V |
LASER TRIMMABLE, RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 75 |
1.55 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200 |
.85 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.125 W |
155 Cel |
5 % |
70 Cel |
METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM |
Rectangular |
TR, PAPER, 7 INCH |
0805 |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-55 Cel |
200 |
TIN LEAD OVER NICKEL |
.45 mm |
150 V |
LASER TRIMMABLE, RATED AC VOLTAGE (V):150 |
2 mm |
e0 |
AEC-Q200 |
1.25 mm |
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.