| 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 |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
.1 % |
.6 mm |
70 Cel |
METAL FILM |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
Tubular |
BULK |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
10.2mm x 4mm |
-55 Cel |
5 |
25 mm |
300 V |
HIGH PRECISION |
10.2 mm |
4 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
2000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
.1 % |
.6 mm |
70 Cel |
METAL FILM |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
Tubular |
BULK |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
10.2mm x 4mm |
-55 Cel |
5 |
25 mm |
300 V |
HIGH PRECISION |
10.2 mm |
4 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
50 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
.1 % |
METAL FILM |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
AMMO PACK |
2 |
WIRE |
10.2mm x 4mm |
-55 Cel |
5 |
300 V |
PRECISION |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
182000 ohm |
.063 W |
155 Cel |
.1 % |
70 Cel |
THIN FILM |
Rectangular |
TR |
0402 |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
1mm x .5mm x .3mm |
-55 Cel |
25 |
.3 mm |
25 V |
PRECISION |
1 mm |
.5 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
215000 ohm |
.063 W |
155 Cel |
.1 % |
70 Cel |
THIN FILM |
Rectangular |
TR |
0402 |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
1mm x .5mm x .3mm |
-55 Cel |
25 |
.3 mm |
25 V |
PRECISION |
1 mm |
.5 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
432000 ohm |
.063 W |
155 Cel |
.1 % |
70 Cel |
THIN FILM |
Rectangular |
TR |
0603 |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
1.55mm x .8mm x .45mm |
-55 Cel |
25 |
.45 mm |
50 V |
PRECISION |
1.55 mm |
.8 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
1150000 ohm |
.1 W |
155 Cel |
.1 % |
70 Cel |
THIN FILM |
Rectangular |
TR |
0805 |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
2mm x 1.25mm x .55mm |
-55 Cel |
25 |
.55 mm |
100 V |
PRECISION |
2 mm |
1.25 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
1540000 ohm |
.1 W |
155 Cel |
.1 % |
70 Cel |
THIN FILM |
Rectangular |
TR |
0805 |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
2mm x 1.25mm x .55mm |
-55 Cel |
25 |
.55 mm |
100 V |
PRECISION |
2 mm |
1.25 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
1960000 ohm |
.1 W |
155 Cel |
.1 % |
70 Cel |
THIN FILM |
Rectangular |
TR |
0805 |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
2mm x 1.25mm x .55mm |
-55 Cel |
25 |
.55 mm |
100 V |
PRECISION |
2 mm |
1.25 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
27400 ohm |
.125 W |
150 Cel |
.1 % |
70 Cel |
THIN FILM |
Rectangular |
TR |
0505 |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-65 Cel |
100 |
Tin/Lead (Sn60Pb40) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
.8382 mm |
40 V |
NON-INDUCTIVE |
1.397 mm |
e0 |
MIL-PRF-55342 |
1.27 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
50000 ohm |
.2 W |
155 Cel |
.1 % |
THIN FILM |
Chip |
0805 |
2 |
SMT |
Fixed Resistors |
-55 Cel |
25 |
Tin/Lead (Sn90Pb10) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
.5 mm |
150 V |
ANTI-SULFUR |
1.91 mm |
e0 |
MIL-PRF-55342G |
1.27 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
400 ohm |
.15 W |
150 Cel |
.1 % |
70 Cel |
THIN FILM |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR |
0805 |
2 |
WRAPAROUND |
-55 Cel |
25 |
Tin/Lead (Sn60Pb40) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
50 V |
LASER-TRIMMED, NON-INDUCTIVE |
e0 |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
400000 ohm |
.15 W |
150 Cel |
.1 % |
70 Cel |
THIN FILM |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
WAFFLE PACK |
0805 |
2 |
WRAPAROUND |
-55 Cel |
25 |
Tin/Lead (Sn60Pb40) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
50 V |
LASER-TRIMMED, NON-INDUCTIVE |
e0 |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
153000 ohm |
.1 W |
175 Cel |
.1 % |
.64 mm |
125 Cel |
METAL FILM |
Tubular |
BULK |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
-65 Cel |
50 |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
38.1 mm |
200 V |
6.1 mm |
e0 |
2.29 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
153000 ohm |
.1 W |
175 Cel |
.1 % |
.64 mm |
125 Cel |
METAL FILM |
Tubular |
TR, 11.5 INCH |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
-60 Cel |
25 |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
200 V |
6.1 mm |
e0 |
2.29 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
153000 ohm |
.1 W |
175 Cel |
.1 % |
.64 mm |
125 Cel |
METAL FILM |
Tubular |
TR, 7.5 INCH |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
-60 Cel |
25 |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
200 V |
6.1 mm |
e0 |
2.29 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
33000 ohm |
.125 W |
175 Cel |
.1 % |
.64 mm |
125 Cel |
METAL FILM |
Tubular |
TR, 7.5 INCH |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
-60 Cel |
50 |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
300 V |
8.74 mm |
e0 |
3.68 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
33000 ohm |
.125 W |
175 Cel |
.1 % |
.64 mm |
125 Cel |
METAL FILM |
Tubular |
BULK |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
-60 Cel |
25 |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
38.1 mm |
300 V |
8.74 mm |
e0 |
3.68 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
99000 ohm |
.125 W |
175 Cel |
.1 % |
.64 mm |
125 Cel |
METAL FILM |
Tubular |
BULK |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
-60 Cel |
25 |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
38.1 mm |
300 V |
8.74 mm |
e0 |
3.68 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
33000 ohm |
.05 W |
175 Cel |
.1 % |
.41 mm |
125 Cel |
METAL FILM |
Tubular |
BULK |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
-65 Cel |
50 |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
31.75 mm |
200 V |
3.81 mm |
e0 |
1.78 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
99000 ohm |
.05 W |
175 Cel |
.1 % |
.41 mm |
125 Cel |
METAL FILM |
Tubular |
BULK |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
-65 Cel |
50 |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
31.75 mm |
200 V |
3.81 mm |
e0 |
1.78 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
33000 ohm |
.05 W |
175 Cel |
.1 % |
.41 mm |
125 Cel |
METAL FILM |
Tubular |
BULK |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
-65 Cel |
25 |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
31.75 mm |
200 V |
3.81 mm |
e0 |
1.78 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
33000 ohm |
.05 W |
175 Cel |
.1 % |
.41 mm |
125 Cel |
METAL FILM |
Tubular |
TR, 7.5 INCH |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
-65 Cel |
25 |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
200 V |
3.81 mm |
e0 |
1.78 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
400000 ohm |
.05 W |
175 Cel |
.1 % |
.41 mm |
125 Cel |
METAL FILM |
Tubular |
BULK |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
-65 Cel |
25 |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
31.75 mm |
200 V |
3.81 mm |
e0 |
1.78 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
266000 ohm |
.1 W |
175 Cel |
.1 % |
.64 mm |
125 Cel |
METAL FILM |
Tubular |
BULK |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
-65 Cel |
50 |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
38.1 mm |
200 V |
6.35 mm |
e0 |
2.39 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
33000 ohm |
.1 W |
175 Cel |
.1 % |
.64 mm |
125 Cel |
METAL FILM |
Tubular |
BULK |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
-65 Cel |
50 |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
38.1 mm |
200 V |
6.35 mm |
e0 |
2.39 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
386 ohm |
.1 W |
175 Cel |
.1 % |
.64 mm |
125 Cel |
METAL FILM |
Tubular |
TR, 7.5 INCH |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
-65 Cel |
50 |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
200 V |
6.35 mm |
e0 |
2.39 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
51000 ohm |
.1 W |
175 Cel |
.1 % |
.64 mm |
125 Cel |
METAL FILM |
Tubular |
BULK |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
-65 Cel |
50 |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
38.1 mm |
200 V |
6.35 mm |
e0 |
2.39 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
51000 ohm |
.1 W |
175 Cel |
.1 % |
.64 mm |
125 Cel |
METAL FILM |
Tubular |
TR, 11.5 INCH |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
-65 Cel |
50 |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
200 V |
6.35 mm |
e0 |
2.39 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
995 ohm |
.1 W |
175 Cel |
.1 % |
.64 mm |
125 Cel |
METAL FILM |
Tubular |
BULK |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
-65 Cel |
50 |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
38.1 mm |
200 V |
6.35 mm |
e0 |
2.39 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
1360 ohm |
.1 W |
175 Cel |
.1 % |
.64 mm |
125 Cel |
METAL FILM |
Tubular |
BULK |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
-65 Cel |
25 |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
38.1 mm |
200 V |
6.35 mm |
e0 |
2.39 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
33000 ohm |
.1 W |
175 Cel |
.1 % |
.64 mm |
125 Cel |
METAL FILM |
Tubular |
BULK |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
-65 Cel |
25 |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
38.1 mm |
200 V |
6.35 mm |
e0 |
2.39 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
33000 ohm |
.1 W |
175 Cel |
.1 % |
.64 mm |
125 Cel |
METAL FILM |
Tubular |
TR, 7.5 INCH |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
-65 Cel |
25 |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
200 V |
6.35 mm |
e0 |
2.39 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
40.8 ohm |
2 W |
250 Cel |
.1 % |
.508 mm |
25 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
Tubular |
BULK |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
-55 Cel |
20 |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
38.1 mm |
9.0333 V |
10.31 mm |
e0 |
2.39 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
39 ohm |
2 W |
250 Cel |
.1 % |
.508 mm |
25 Cel |
WIRE WOUND |
Tubular |
TR |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
-55 Cel |
20 |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
8.8318 V |
10.31 mm |
e0 |
2.39 mm |
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Stackpole Electronics |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
25900 ohm |
.25 W |
155 Cel |
.1 % |
70 Cel |
THIN FILM |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR |
0805 |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-55 Cel |
25 |
Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
.55 mm |
100 V |
PRECISION |
2 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200 |
1.25 mm |
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Stackpole Electronics |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
250 ohm |
.25 W |
155 Cel |
.1 % |
70 Cel |
THIN FILM |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR |
1206 |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-55 Cel |
5 |
Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
.55 mm |
150 V |
PRECISION |
3.05 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200 |
1.55 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
1000 ohm |
.2 W |
155 Cel |
.1 % |
70 Cel |
THIN FILM |
Rectangular |
WAFFLE PACK |
0805 |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-55 Cel |
10 |
TIN SILVER OVER NICKEL |
.5 mm |
150 V |
ANTI-SULFUR, HIGH PRECISION |
1.91 mm |
1.27 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.2 W |
155 Cel |
.1 % |
70 Cel |
THIN FILM |
Rectangular |
WAFFLE PACK |
0805 |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-55 Cel |
10 |
TIN SILVER OVER NICKEL |
.5 mm |
150 V |
ANTI-SULFUR, HIGH PRECISION |
1.91 mm |
1.27 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
2000 ohm |
.2 W |
155 Cel |
.1 % |
70 Cel |
THIN FILM |
Rectangular |
WAFFLE PACK |
0805 |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-55 Cel |
10 |
TIN SILVER OVER NICKEL |
.5 mm |
150 V |
ANTI-SULFUR, HIGH PRECISION |
1.91 mm |
e2 |
1.27 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
4220 ohm |
.33 W |
155 Cel |
.1 % |
70 Cel |
THIN FILM |
Rectangular |
WAFFLE PACK |
1206 |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-55 Cel |
50 |
TIN LEAD SILVER OVER NICKEL |
.5 mm |
200 V |
ANTI-SULFUR, HIGH PRECISION |
3.06 mm |
1.6 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
39700 ohm |
.1 W |
175 Cel |
.1 % |
.64 mm |
125 Cel |
METAL FILM |
Tubular |
BULK |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
-65 Cel |
50 |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
38.1 mm |
200 V |
FLAMEPROOF |
6.1 mm |
e0 |
2.29 mm |
MIL-R-10509 |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
412 ohm |
.125 W |
175 Cel |
.1 % |
.64 mm |
125 Cel |
METAL FILM |
TUBULAR PACKAGE |
Tubular |
BULK |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
FIXED RESISTOR |
-65 Cel |
50 |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
38.1 mm |
300 V |
FLAME-PROOF |
8.74 mm |
e0 |
3.68 mm |
MIL-R-10509 |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
15200 ohm |
.1 W |
175 Cel |
.1 % |
.64 mm |
125 Cel |
METAL FILM |
Tubular |
BULK |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
-65 Cel |
50 |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
38.1 mm |
200 V |
PRECISION |
6.35 mm |
e0 |
2.39 mm |
MIL-PRF-55182 |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
49.9 ohm |
1 W |
150 Cel |
.1 % |
70 Cel |
THIN FILM |
Rectangular |
Waffle Pack |
2512 |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-65 Cel |
25 |
Tin/Lead (Sn60Pb40) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
.8382 mm |
200 V |
NON-INDUCTIVE |
6.5786 mm |
e0 |
MIL-PRF-55342 |
3.1496 mm |
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Bourns |
FIXED RESISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
220000 ohm |
.25 W |
155 Cel |
.1 % |
70 Cel |
THIN FILM |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
Rectangular |
TR, PAPER, 7 INCH |
1206 |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-55 Cel |
15 |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
.55 mm |
200 V |
PRECISON |
3.05 mm |
e3 |
1.55 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
1240 ohm |
.05 W |
175 Cel |
.1 % |
.41 mm |
125 Cel |
METAL FILM |
Tubular |
TR |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
-65 Cel |
25 |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
200 V |
3.81 mm |
e0 |
1.78 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
FIXED RESISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
604 ohm |
.05 W |
175 Cel |
.1 % |
.41 mm |
125 Cel |
METAL FILM |
Tubular |
TR |
2 |
Axial |
WIRE |
-65 Cel |
25 |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
200 V |
3.81 mm |
e0 |
1.78 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.