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thermistor

Electronic components; Resistors

A resistor whose resistance varies with temperature in a defined manner. A device which produces a large change in resistance due to a change in body temperature. There are two types of thermistors: ...

fixed resistor

Electronic components; Resistors

A resistor having a definite resistance value that cannot be adjusted. A resistor whose ohmic value cannot be adjusted or varied. Types of fixed resistors include fixed film, fixed composition, and ...

ohm

Electronic components; Resistors

The unit of electrical resistance. That value of electrical resistance through which a constant potential difference of 1 volt across the resistance will maintain a current flow of 1 ampere through ...

cut tape resistor

Electronic components; Resistors

Resistors purchased on a roll of paper tape. Cut-Tape refers to a portion of the original size of the tape which has been cut to order, or to the amount required. Normally cut-tape only refer to ...

axial leaded

Electronic components; Resistors

Both leads of the component travel along the axis, one lead on either side of the component. A through-hole resistor. Design hint: Surface mount resistors are preferred because of their smaller size ...

burn-in

Electronic components; Resistors

A method of screening or pre-screening a resistor at its specified operational limits to insure its reliability. The process of screening out marginal component parts by exposing them to elevated ...

nonlinear resistor

Electronic components; Resistors

A resistor who's value changes based on temperature (Thermistor) or voltage (Varistor). A resistor who's value does not change in a linear fashion. In normal cases a resistor's value will only change ...