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Part	Manufacturer	Resistor Type	Mounting Type	Resistance	Rated Power Dissipation (P)	Maximum Operating Temperature	Tolerance	Rated Temperature	Technology	Shape (Package)	Construction	Packing Method	Size Code	No. of Terminals	Package Style (Meter)	Terminal Shape	Sub-Category	Minimum Operating Temperature	Temperature Coef (ppm/Cel)	Terminal Finish	Height (Package)	Operating Voltage	Length (Package)	JESD-609 Code	Width (Package)
RC1608J682CS	Samsung Electro-mechanics	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	6800 ohm	.1 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, Paper, 7 Inch	0603	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.45 mm	50 V	1.6 mm	e3	.8 mm
RC2012J102CS	Samsung Electro-mechanics	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	1000 ohm	.125 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, Paper, 7 Inch	0805	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.55 mm	150 V	2 mm	e3	1.25 mm
RC2012J103CS	Samsung Electro-mechanics	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	10000 ohm	.125 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, Paper, 7 Inch	0805	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.55 mm	150 V	2 mm	e3	1.25 mm
RC2012J106CS	Samsung Electro-mechanics	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	10000000 ohm	.125 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, Paper, 7 Inch	0805	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.55 mm	150 V	2 mm	e3	1.25 mm
RC2012J123CS	Samsung Electro-mechanics	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	12000 ohm	.125 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, Paper, 7 Inch	0805	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.55 mm	150 V	2 mm	e3	1.25 mm
RC2012J131CS	Samsung Electro-mechanics	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	130 ohm	.125 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, Paper, 7 Inch	0805	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.55 mm	150 V	2 mm	e3	1.25 mm
RC2012J153CS	Samsung Electro-mechanics	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	15000 ohm	.125 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, Paper, 7 Inch	0805	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.55 mm	150 V	2 mm	e3	1.25 mm
RC2012J200CS	Samsung Electro-mechanics	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	20 ohm	.125 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, Paper, 7 Inch	0805	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.55 mm	150 V	2 mm	e3	1.25 mm
RC2012J220CS	Samsung Electro-mechanics	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	22 ohm	.125 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, Paper, 7 Inch	0805	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.55 mm	150 V	2 mm	e3	1.25 mm
RC2012J222CS	Samsung Electro-mechanics	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	2200 ohm	.125 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, Paper, 7 Inch	0805	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.55 mm	150 V	2 mm	e3	1.25 mm
RC2012J2R2CS	Samsung Electro-mechanics	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	2.2 ohm	.125 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, Paper, 7 Inch	0805	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	300	Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.55 mm	150 V	2 mm	e3	1.25 mm
RC2012J330CS	Samsung Electro-mechanics	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	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.55 mm	150 V	2 mm	e3	1.25 mm
RC2012J331CS	Samsung Electro-mechanics	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	330 ohm	.125 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, Paper, 7 Inch	0805	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.55 mm	150 V	2 mm	e3	1.25 mm
RC2012J470CS	Samsung Electro-mechanics	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	47 ohm	.125 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, Paper, 7 Inch	0805	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.55 mm	150 V	2 mm	e3	1.25 mm
RC2012J471CS	Samsung Electro-mechanics	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	470 ohm	.125 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, Paper, 7 Inch	0805	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.55 mm	150 V	2 mm	e3	1.25 mm
RC2012J472CS	Samsung Electro-mechanics	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	4700 ohm	.125 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, Paper, 7 Inch	0805	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.55 mm	150 V	2 mm	e3	1.25 mm
RC2012J474CS	Samsung Electro-mechanics	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	470000 ohm	.125 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, Paper, 7 Inch	0805	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.55 mm	150 V	2 mm	e3	1.25 mm
RC2012J621CS	Samsung Electro-mechanics	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	620 ohm	.125 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, Paper, 7 Inch	0805	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.55 mm	150 V	2 mm	e3	1.25 mm
RC2012J682CS	Samsung Electro-mechanics	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	6800 ohm	.125 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, Paper, 7 Inch	0805	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.55 mm	150 V	2 mm	e3	1.25 mm
RC2012J6R8CS	Samsung Electro-mechanics	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	6.8 ohm	.125 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, Paper, 7 Inch	0805	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	300	Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.55 mm	150 V	2 mm	e3	1.25 mm
RC2012J750CS	Samsung Electro-mechanics	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	75 ohm	.125 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, Paper, 7 Inch	0805	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.55 mm	150 V	2 mm	e3	1.25 mm
RC2012J752CS	Samsung Electro-mechanics	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	7500 ohm	.125 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, Paper, 7 Inch	0805	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	100	Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.55 mm	150 V	2 mm	e3	1.25 mm
RC3216J100CS	Samsung Electro-mechanics	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	10 ohm	.25 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, Paper, 7 Inch	1206	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	100	TIN OVER NICKEL	.55 mm	200 V	3.2 mm	e3	1.6 mm
RC3216J102CS	Samsung Electro-mechanics	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	1000 ohm	.25 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, Paper, 7 Inch	1206	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	100	TIN OVER NICKEL	.55 mm	200 V	3.2 mm	e3	1.6 mm
RC3216J150CS	Samsung Electro-mechanics	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	15 ohm	.25 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, Paper, 7 Inch	1206	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	100	TIN OVER NICKEL	.55 mm	200 V	3.2 mm	e3	1.6 mm
RC3216J151CS	Samsung Electro-mechanics	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	150 ohm	.25 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, Paper, 7 Inch	1206	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	100	TIN OVER NICKEL	.55 mm	200 V	3.2 mm	e3	1.6 mm
RC3216J202CS	Samsung Electro-mechanics	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	2000 ohm	.25 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, Paper, 7 Inch	1206	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	100	TIN OVER NICKEL	.55 mm	200 V	3.2 mm	e3	1.6 mm
RC3216J301CS	Samsung Electro-mechanics	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	300 ohm	.25 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, Paper, 7 Inch	1206	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	100	TIN OVER NICKEL	.55 mm	200 V	3.2 mm	e3	1.6 mm
RC3216J331CS	Samsung Electro-mechanics	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	330 ohm	.25 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, Paper, 7 Inch	1206	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	100	TIN OVER NICKEL	.55 mm	200 V	3.2 mm	e3	1.6 mm
RC3216J5R1CS	Samsung Electro-mechanics	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	5.1 ohm	.25 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, Paper, 7 Inch	1206	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	300	TIN OVER NICKEL	.55 mm	200 V	3.2 mm	e3	1.6 mm
RC3216J681CS	Samsung Electro-mechanics	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	680 ohm	.25 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, Paper, 7 Inch	1206	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	100	TIN OVER NICKEL	.55 mm	200 V	3.2 mm	e3	1.6 mm
RC3216J682CS	Samsung Electro-mechanics	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	6800 ohm	.25 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, Paper, 7 Inch	1206	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	100	TIN OVER NICKEL	.55 mm	200 V	3.2 mm	e3	1.6 mm
RC3216J6R2CS	Samsung Electro-mechanics	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	6.2 ohm	.25 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, Paper, 7 Inch	1206	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	300	TIN OVER NICKEL	.55 mm	200 V	3.2 mm	e3	1.6 mm
RC3216J6R8CS	Samsung Electro-mechanics	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	6.8 ohm	.25 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, Paper, 7 Inch	1206	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	300	TIN OVER NICKEL	.55 mm	200 V	3.2 mm	e3	1.6 mm
RC3216J8R2CS	Samsung Electro-mechanics	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	8.2 ohm	.25 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, Paper, 7 Inch	1206	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	300	TIN OVER NICKEL	.55 mm	200 V	3.2 mm	e3	1.6 mm
MCR03EZPJ100	ROHM	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	10 ohm	.1 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, PAPER, 7 INCH	0603	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	200	TIN OVER NICKEL	.45 mm	50 V	1.6 mm	e3	.8 mm
MCR03EZPJ101	ROHM	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	100 ohm	.1 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, PAPER, 7 INCH	0603	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	200	TIN OVER NICKEL	.45 mm	50 V	1.6 mm	e3	.8 mm
MCR03EZPJ102	ROHM	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	1000 ohm	.1 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, PAPER, 7 INCH	0603	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	200	TIN OVER NICKEL	.45 mm	50 V	1.6 mm	e3	.8 mm
MCR03EZPJ103	ROHM	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	10000 ohm	.1 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, PAPER, 7 INCH	0603	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	200	TIN OVER NICKEL	.45 mm	50 V	1.6 mm	e3	.8 mm
MCR03EZPJ104	ROHM	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	100000 ohm	.1 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, PAPER, 7 INCH	0603	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	200	TIN OVER NICKEL	.45 mm	50 V	1.6 mm	e3	.8 mm
MCR03EZPJ105	ROHM	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	1000000 ohm	.1 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, PAPER, 7 INCH	0603	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	200	TIN OVER NICKEL	.45 mm	50 V	1.6 mm	e3	.8 mm
MCR03EZPJ106	ROHM	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	10000000 ohm	.1 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, PAPER, 7 INCH	0603	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	200	TIN OVER NICKEL	.45 mm	50 V	1.6 mm	e3	.8 mm
MCR03EZPJ111	ROHM	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	110 ohm	.1 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, PAPER, 7 INCH	0603	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	200	TIN OVER NICKEL	.45 mm	50 V	1.6 mm	e3	.8 mm
MCR03EZPJ121	ROHM	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	120 ohm	.1 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, PAPER, 7 INCH	0603	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	200	TIN OVER NICKEL	.45 mm	50 V	1.6 mm	e3	.8 mm
MCR03EZPJ122	ROHM	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	1200 ohm	.1 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, PAPER, 7 INCH	0603	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	200	TIN OVER NICKEL	.45 mm	50 V	1.6 mm	e3	.8 mm
MCR03EZPJ123	ROHM	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	12000 ohm	.1 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, PAPER, 7 INCH	0603	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	200	TIN OVER NICKEL	.45 mm	50 V	1.6 mm	e3	.8 mm
MCR03EZPJ152	ROHM	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	1500 ohm	.1 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, PAPER, 7 INCH	0603	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	200	TIN OVER NICKEL	.45 mm	50 V	1.6 mm	e3	.8 mm
MCR03EZPJ154	ROHM	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	150000 ohm	.1 W	155 Cel	5 %	70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, PAPER, 7 INCH	0603	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	200	TIN OVER NICKEL	.45 mm	50 V	1.6 mm	e3	.8 mm

Fixed Resistors

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.