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Part	Manufacturer	Resistor Type	Mounting Type	Resistance	Rated Power Dissipation (P)	Maximum Operating Temperature	Tolerance	Diameter (Lead)	Spacing (Lead)	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)	Manufacturer Series	Operating Voltage	Additional Features	Length (Package)	JESD-609 Code	Series	Diameter (Package)	Reference Standard	Width (Package)
RWR89S3321DRB12	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	3320 ohm	3 W	250 Cel	.5 %	.813 mm		25 Cel	WIRE WOUND		Tubular	BULK		2	Axial	WIRE		-55 Cel	20	Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)			99.7998 V		14.22 mm	e0		4.75 mm	MIL-PRF-39007
RWR78N1210FMB12	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	121 ohm	10 W	250 Cel	1 %	1.02 mm		25 Cel	WIRE WOUND		Tubular	BULK		2	Axial	WRAPAROUND		-55 Cel	30	Tin/Lead (Sn60Pb40)			34.7851 V	NON INDUCTIVE	45.21 mm	e0		9.525 mm	MIL-PRF-39007
RWR78S2002FRB12	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	20000 ohm	10 W	250 Cel	1 %	1.02 mm		25 Cel	WIRE WOUND		Tubular	BULK		2	Axial	WIRE		-55 Cel	20	Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)			447.2136 V		45.21 mm	e0		9.525 mm	MIL-PRF-39007
RWR78S3482FRB12	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	34800 ohm	10 W	250 Cel	1 %	1.02 mm		25 Cel	WIRE WOUND		Tubular	BULK		2	Axial	WIRE		-55 Cel	20	Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)			589.9152 V		45.21 mm	e0		9.525 mm	MIL-PRF-39007
RWR82S39R2DRBSL	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	39.2 ohm	1.5 W	250 Cel	.5 %	.508 mm		25 Cel	WIRE WOUND		Tubular	BULK		2	Axial	WIRE		-55 Cel	20	Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)			7.6681 V		7.92 mm	e0		1.98 mm	MIL-PRF-39007
RWR74S2R21FRBSL	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	2.21 ohm	5 W	250 Cel	1 %	1.02 mm		25 Cel	WIRE WOUND		Tubular	BULK		2	Axial	WIRE		-55 Cel	50	Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)			3.3242 V		22.23 mm	e0		7.92 mm	MIL-PRF-39007
RWR84S10R6DRBSL	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	10.6 ohm	7 W	250 Cel	.5 %	1.02 mm		25 Cel	WIRE WOUND		Tubular	BULK		2	Axial	WIRE		-55 Cel	30	Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)			8.6139 V		22.23 mm	e0		7.92 mm	MIL-PRF-39007
RWR84SR942BRBSL	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	.942 ohm	7 W	250 Cel	.1 %	1.02 mm		25 Cel	WIRE WOUND		Tubular	BULK		2	Axial	WIRE		-55 Cel	400	Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)			2.5679 V		22.23 mm	e0		7.92 mm	MIL-PRF-39007
RWR78N1210FMBSL	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	121 ohm	10 W	250 Cel	1 %	1.02 mm		25 Cel	WIRE WOUND		Tubular	BULK		2	Axial	WRAPAROUND		-55 Cel	30	Tin/Lead (Sn60Pb40)			34.7851 V	NON INDUCTIVE	45.21 mm	e0		9.525 mm	MIL-PRF-39007
RWR78N1270FRBSL	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	127 ohm	10 W	250 Cel	1 %	1.02 mm		25 Cel	WIRE WOUND		Tubular	BULK		2	Axial	WRAPAROUND		-55 Cel	30	Tin/Lead (Sn60Pb40)			35.6371 V	NON INDUCTIVE	45.21 mm	e0		9.525 mm	MIL-PRF-39007
RWR78S2002FRBSL	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	20000 ohm	10 W	250 Cel	1 %	1.02 mm		25 Cel	WIRE WOUND		Tubular	BULK		2	Axial	WIRE		-55 Cel	20	Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)			447.2136 V		45.21 mm	e0		9.525 mm	MIL-PRF-39007
RWR78S3482FRBSL	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	34800 ohm	10 W	250 Cel	1 %	1.02 mm		25 Cel	WIRE WOUND		Tubular	BULK		2	Axial	WIRE		-55 Cel	20	Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)			589.9152 V		45.21 mm	e0		9.525 mm	MIL-PRF-39007
RWR74S2R21FRRSL	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	2.21 ohm	5 W	250 Cel	1 %	1.02 mm		25 Cel	WIRE WOUND		Tubular	TR		2	Axial	WIRE		-55 Cel	50	Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)			3.3242 V		22.23 mm	e0		7.92 mm	MIL-PRF-39007
RWR84SR942BRRSL	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	.942 ohm	7 W	250 Cel	.1 %	1.02 mm		25 Cel	WIRE WOUND		Tubular	TR		2	Axial	WIRE		-55 Cel	400	Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)			2.5679 V		22.23 mm	e0		7.92 mm	MIL-PRF-39007
RWR78N1210FMRSL	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	121 ohm	10 W	250 Cel	1 %	1.02 mm		25 Cel	WIRE WOUND		Tubular	TR		2	Axial	WRAPAROUND		-55 Cel	30	Tin/Lead (Sn60Pb40)			34.7851 V	NON INDUCTIVE	45.21 mm	e0		9.525 mm	MIL-PRF-39007
RWR78S2002FRRSL	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	20000 ohm	10 W	250 Cel	1 %	1.02 mm		25 Cel	WIRE WOUND		Tubular	TR		2	Axial	WIRE		-55 Cel	20	Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)			447.2136 V		45.21 mm	e0		9.525 mm	MIL-PRF-39007
RWR78S3482FRRSL	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	34800 ohm	10 W	250 Cel	1 %	1.02 mm		25 Cel	WIRE WOUND		Tubular	TR		2	Axial	WIRE		-55 Cel	20	Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)			589.9152 V		45.21 mm	e0		9.525 mm	MIL-PRF-39007
RWR74S2R21FRS73	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	2.21 ohm	5 W	250 Cel	1 %	1.02 mm		25 Cel	WIRE WOUND		Tubular	TR		2	Axial	WIRE		-55 Cel	50	Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)			3.3242 V		22.23 mm	e0		7.92 mm	MIL-PRF-39007
RWR78S15R0BRS73	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	15 ohm	10 W	250 Cel	.1 %	1.02 mm		25 Cel	WIRE WOUND		Tubular	TR		2	Axial	WIRE		-55 Cel	30	Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)			12.2474 V		45.21 mm	e0		9.525 mm	MIL-PRF-39007
RWR78S2002FRS73	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	20000 ohm	10 W	250 Cel	1 %	1.02 mm		25 Cel	WIRE WOUND		Tubular	TR		2	Axial	WIRE		-55 Cel	20	Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)			447.2136 V		45.21 mm	e0		9.525 mm	MIL-PRF-39007
TNPW0805102KBXTA	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	102000 ohm	.125 W	125 Cel	.1 %			70 Cel	THIN FILM		Rectangular	TR, CARDBOARD, 7 INCH	0805	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND		-55 Cel	15	Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.45 mm		150 V	LASER TRIMMABLE, RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 150	2 mm	e0				1.25 mm
CRCW12100000Z0EC	Vishay Intertechnology	JUMPER	SURFACE MOUNT	0 ohm	.5 W	155 Cel				70 Cel	METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM		Rectangular	TR, PAPER, 13 INCH	1210	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND		-55 Cel		MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL	.55 mm			LASER TRIMMABLE, RATED CURRENT: 5A	3.2 mm	e3			AEC-Q200	2.5 mm
MCU08050C1581FP500	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	1580 ohm	.125 W	125 Cel	1 %			70 Cel	THIN FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, PAPER, 7 INCH	0805	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	50	TIN OVER NICKEL	.45 mm		150 V	ANTI-SULFUR, LASER TRIMMABLE, RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 150	2 mm	e3			CECC40401-801	1.25 mm
MCU08050C3001FP500	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	3000 ohm	.125 W	125 Cel	1 %			70 Cel	THIN FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, PAPER, 7 INCH	0805	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	50	TIN OVER NICKEL	.45 mm		150 V	ANTI-SULFUR, LASER TRIMMABLE, RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 150	2 mm	e3			CECC40401-801	1.25 mm
MCU08050C4751FP500	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	4750 ohm	.125 W	125 Cel	1 %			70 Cel	THIN FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, PAPER, 7 INCH	0805	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND	FIXED RESISTOR	-55 Cel	50	TIN OVER NICKEL	.45 mm		150 V	ANTI-SULFUR, LASER TRIMMABLE, RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 150	2 mm	e3			CECC40401-801	1.25 mm
CPR2012R00JF10	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	12 ohm	20 W	275 Cel	5 %		47.5 mm	40 Cel	WIRE WOUND	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Fireproof	BULK		2	Radial	SNAP-IN	Fixed Resistors	-65 Cel	300	Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)	12.7 mm	CPR		FLAME PROOF	63.45 mm	e0	CPR			12.7 mm
WSLP12068L200FEA	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	.0082 ohm	1 W	170 Cel	1 %			70 Cel	METAL STRIP	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, EMBOSSED PLASTIC, 7 INCH	1206	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND		-65 Cel	75	Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.635 mm		.0906 V	ANTI-SULFUR	3.2 mm	e3			AEC-Q200	1.6 mm
WSLT39212L000FEA	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	.002 ohm	3 W	275 Cel	1 %			70 Cel	METAL STRIP		Rectangular	TR, EMBOSSED PLASTIC, 13 INCH	3921	2	SMT	GULL WING		-65 Cel	50	Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	1.1938 mm		.0775 V	ANTI-SULFUR	10 mm	e3			AEC-Q200	5.2 mm
LVR055L000FE73	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	THROUGH HOLE MOUNT	.005 ohm	5 W	275 Cel	1 %			25 Cel	METAL STRIP	TUBULAR PACKAGE		TR		2		WIRE		-65 Cel		Matte Tin (Sn)		LVR		PRECISION		e3
M55342E12B11B0RT5	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	11000 ohm	.1 W	150 Cel	.1 %			70 Cel	THIN FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR	0603	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND		-65 Cel	25	Tin/Lead (Sn60Pb40) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.8382 mm		50 V	NON-INDUCTIVE	1.6256 mm	e0			MIL-PRF-55342	.8128 mm
M55342E12B11B0RWS	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	11000 ohm	.1 W	150 Cel	.1 %			70 Cel	THIN FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	Waffle Pack	0603	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND		-65 Cel	25	Tin/Lead (Sn60Pb40) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.8382 mm		50 V	NON-INDUCTIVE	1.6256 mm	e0			MIL-PRF-55342	.8128 mm
M55342E12B18B2RT5	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	18200 ohm	.1 W	150 Cel	.1 %			70 Cel	THIN FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR	0603	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND		-65 Cel	25	Tin/Lead (Sn60Pb40) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.8382 mm		50 V	NON-INDUCTIVE	1.6256 mm	e0			MIL-PRF-55342	.8128 mm
M55342E12B2B40RWS	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	2400 ohm	.1 W	150 Cel	.1 %			70 Cel	THIN FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	Waffle Pack	0603	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND		-65 Cel	25	Tin/Lead (Sn60Pb40) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.8382 mm		50 V	NON-INDUCTIVE	1.6256 mm	e0			MIL-PRF-55342	.8128 mm
M55342E12B49B9RWS	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	49900 ohm	.1 W	150 Cel	.1 %			70 Cel	THIN FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	Waffle Pack	0603	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND		-65 Cel	25	Tin/Lead (Sn60Pb40) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.8382 mm		50 V	NON-INDUCTIVE	1.6256 mm	e0			MIL-PRF-55342	.8128 mm
M55342E12B4B32RT5	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	4320 ohm	.1 W	150 Cel	.1 %			70 Cel	THIN FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR	0603	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND		-65 Cel	25	Tin/Lead (Sn60Pb40) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.8382 mm		50 V	NON-INDUCTIVE	1.6256 mm	e0			MIL-PRF-55342	.8128 mm
M55342E12B4B32RTS	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	4320 ohm	.1 W	150 Cel	.1 %			70 Cel	THIN FILM		Rectangular	TR	0603	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND		-65 Cel	25	TIN LEAD OVER NICKEL	.8382 mm		50 V	NON-INDUCTIVE	1.6256 mm				MIL-PRF-55342	.8128 mm
M55342E12B4B32RWS	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	4320 ohm	.1 W	150 Cel	.1 %			70 Cel	THIN FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	Waffle Pack	0603	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND		-65 Cel	25	Tin/Lead (Sn60Pb40) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.8382 mm		50 V	NON-INDUCTIVE	1.6256 mm	e0			MIL-PRF-55342	.8128 mm
M55342E12B511ARWS	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	511 ohm	.1 W	150 Cel	.1 %			70 Cel	THIN FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	Waffle Pack	0603	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND		-65 Cel	25	Tin/Lead (Sn60Pb40) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.8382 mm		50 V	NON-INDUCTIVE	1.6256 mm	e0			MIL-PRF-55342	.8128 mm
M55342E12B51B7RT5	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	51700 ohm	.1 W	150 Cel	.1 %			70 Cel	THIN FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR	0603	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND		-65 Cel	25	Tin/Lead (Sn60Pb40) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.8382 mm		50 V	NON-INDUCTIVE	1.6256 mm	e0			MIL-PRF-55342	.8128 mm
M55342E12B75B9RWS	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	75900 ohm	.1 W	150 Cel	.1 %			70 Cel	THIN FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	Waffle Pack	0603	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND		-65 Cel	25	Tin/Lead (Sn60Pb40) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.8382 mm		50 V	NON-INDUCTIVE	1.6256 mm	e0			MIL-PRF-55342	.8128 mm
M55342H12B10E0RT5	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	10000 ohm	.1 W	150 Cel	1 %			70 Cel	THIN FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR	0603	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND		-65 Cel	50	Tin/Lead (Sn60Pb40) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.8382 mm		50 V	NON-INDUCTIVE	1.6256 mm	e0			MIL-PRF-55342	.8128 mm
M55342H12B18E2PWS	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	18200 ohm	.1 W	150 Cel	1 %			70 Cel	THIN FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	Waffle Pack	0603	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND		-65 Cel	50	Tin/Lead (Sn60Pb40) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.8382 mm		50 V	NON-INDUCTIVE	1.6256 mm	e0			MIL-PRF-55342	.8128 mm
M55342H12B1E00RTF	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	1000 ohm	.1 W	150 Cel	1 %			70 Cel	THIN FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH	0603	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND		-65 Cel	50	Tin/Lead (Sn60Pb40) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.8382 mm		50 V	NON-INDUCTIVE	1.6256 mm	e0			MIL-PRF-55342	.8128 mm
M55342H12B33E2RT0	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	33200 ohm	.1 W	150 Cel	1 %			70 Cel	THIN FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR	0603	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND		-65 Cel	50	Tin/Lead (Sn60Pb40) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.8382 mm		50 V	NON-INDUCTIVE	1.6256 mm	e0			MIL-PRF-55342	.8128 mm
M55342H12B33E2RT5	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	33200 ohm	.1 W	150 Cel	1 %			70 Cel	THIN FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR	0603	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND		-65 Cel	50	Tin/Lead (Sn60Pb40) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.8382 mm		50 V	NON-INDUCTIVE	1.6256 mm	e0			MIL-PRF-55342	.8128 mm
M55342H12B33E2RTF	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	33200 ohm	.1 W	150 Cel	1 %			70 Cel	THIN FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH	0603	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND		-65 Cel	50	Tin/Lead (Sn60Pb40) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.8382 mm		50 V	NON-INDUCTIVE	1.6256 mm	e0			MIL-PRF-55342	.8128 mm
M55342H12B33E2RTS	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	33200 ohm	.1 W	150 Cel	1 %			70 Cel	THIN FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	TR	0603	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND		-65 Cel	50	Tin/Lead (Sn60Pb40) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.8382 mm		50 V	NON-INDUCTIVE	1.6256 mm	e0			MIL-PRF-55342	.8128 mm
M55342H12B33E2RWS	Vishay Intertechnology	FIXED RESISTOR	SURFACE MOUNT	33200 ohm	.1 W	150 Cel	1 %			70 Cel	THIN FILM	RECTANGULAR PACKAGE	Rectangular	Waffle Pack	0603	2	SMT	WRAPAROUND		-65 Cel	50	Tin/Lead (Sn60Pb40) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier	.8382 mm		50 V	NON-INDUCTIVE	1.6256 mm	e0			MIL-PRF-55342	.8128 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.