Resistor Technology and Applications – Blog
When to Specify Thick Film Resistors
Thick film resistors deliver resistance values from a few Ohms to GigaOhms whilst handling significant power loads in a compact form factor. They deliver stable performance characteristics at a reasonable cost. Thick film resistors are the preferred choice across...
Pulse Resistors Design and Application Considerations
Electrical pulse events are caused by switching operations, load transients and electrostatic discharges. Unless suppressed, they can damage a wide range of electrical equipment. Pulse resistors are one solution, but it is important to select the right resistor to...
Industrial Power Resistors In IIoT Applications
Industrial power resistors play a key role in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices. We explore power resistor applications in IIoT and outline key considerations for selecting and implementing power resistors in these applications. The Growth of IIoT The term...
Thick Film Heater Resistors in Harsh Environments
The resistive properties of thick film heater resistors are optimised to maximise heat output. They are found in many industrial applications, including test and measurement equipment, printers, enclosure heaters, de-icers, semiconductor equipment and food processing....
Optimising Precision Thick Film Resistor Networks
Precision thick film resistor networks are critical components in many high-performance electronic systems, from instrumentation to advanced test equipment. In this post, we cover the complexities of achieving tight resistor tolerances in these networks. Resistor...
Custom Thick Film Resistor vs High Volume Resistor Manufacture
When designing systems for high-reliability applications, resistor selection is critical. The two main manufacturing approaches are high volume and custom thick film resistor production. High-volume manufacturing excels at delivering consistent quality at low costs....
Thick Film Resistors In Power Management Applications
The purpose of power management is to optimise electronic system performance and improve reliability. With a growing demand for energy efficiency, power consumption adjustment to match real-time system demands is increasingly important. This article provides an...
Selecting A Resistor For Telecom Applications
High-specification resistors for telecom applications are found in networking equipment, voice communications, VOIP, routers, bridges, multiplexes, fiber/wire converters, filtering, impedance matching, signal conditioning, and power management. The adoption of...
Custom Thick Film Resistors For Medical Applications
Electronic engineers face many challenges when designing products for medical applications. Safety, reliability and regulatory compliance are primary considerations. Depending on the end use, other factors to review include environmental conditions, limited space...
Resistor Value Matching In Precision Amplifier Applications
Resistors play a key role in precision amplifier applications. In addition to establishing the gain of the amplifier, they are used for biasing and calibration of the offset voltage. As precision amplifier applications are designed to amplify small signals accurately...
Industrial Power Resistor Manufacturing – Optimising For Performance
By optimising the industrial power resistor manufacturing process, manufacturers can improve resistor performance and reliability, tolerance, voltage rating, TCR, stability and power rating. In this article, we cover the manufacturing process of industrial power...
Thick Film Resistor Heatsinks in High Power Applications
In many high-power applications, such as motors and power supplies, power resistors are found in the main power line. Their purpose is to prevent damage or to deliver a level of control. Resistors in these applications are subjected to a constant, relatively high...