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Any basic device or physical entity in an electronic system used to affect electrons or their associated fields.

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end resistance

Electronic components; Resistors

The resistance of a variable resistor when measured from one end terminal and the wiper, when the wiper is adjusted to one extreme end of the range.

voltage divider

Electronic components; Resistors

A three terminal resistor used as a voltage divider. The example below shows a voltage divider in a surface mount 1206 package, note the three leads

tap

Electronic components; Resistors

A fixed terminal on a trimmer or potentiometer providing a fixed resistance value. A tap is placed between the two fixed ends of a variable resistor.

vitreous enamel

Electronic components; Resistors

A coating obtained by fusing powdered glass to a substrate, which is used for humidity protection, and found on fixed and variable wirewound resistors.

temperature coefficient

Electronic components; Resistors

The magnitude of change in resistance due to temperature, usually expressed in percent per degree celsius or parts per million per degree celsius (ppm/C).

non-established reliability (Non-ER)

Electronic components; Resistors

A resistor covered by an older military specification that does not have multi-levels of quality.

attenuator

Electronic components; Resistors

A resistive network that produces a reduction in amplitude. Common resistor terminators include 'Pi' attenuator pads, 'L' attenuator pads, or 'T' attenuator pads.