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Varistor

Varistor

What is a Varistor? A varistor is a voltage dependent resistor (VDR).…


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Resistor Properties

Resistor Properties

The function of resistors is to oppose the flow of electric current in…


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Tantalum Capacitor

Tantalum Capacitor

What are tantalum capacitors? Tantalum capacitors are a subtype of…


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Resistors in Series

Resistors in Series

How to Calculate the Equivalent Resistance For Resistors in Series?…


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Carbon Composition Resistor

Carbon Composition Resistor

An Introduction to Carbon Composition Resistors Carbon composition…


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Digital Potentiometer

Digital Potentiometer

What is a Digital Potentiometer? A digital potentiometer (also known…


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Resistor Color Code

Resistor Color Code

How Does the Resistor Color Code Work? Check out the All About…


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Resistors for LED Circuits

Resistors for LED Circuits

Resistors in Light Emitting Diode (LED) Circuits An LED (Light…


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Blower Resistor

Blower Resistor

What is a Blower Resistor? Blower resistors are resistors which are…


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Q factor

Q factor

Q Factor definition The Q factor of a capacitor, also known as the…


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Capacitor Guide Intro

Capacitor Guide Intro

Welcome to the Capacitor Guide! Your guide in the world of capacitors.…


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Supercapacitor

Supercapacitor

What are supercapacitors? Supercapacitors are electronic devices which…


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Resistor Symbols

Resistor Symbols

All types of resistors have their own resistor symbols which are used…


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Resistor Noise

Resistor Noise

What is Resistor Noise? Noise is an unwanted phenomenon for resistors.…


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Resistors in Parallel

Resistors in Parallel

How to Calculate the Equivalent Resistance for Resistors in Parallel?…


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Electrolytic Capacitor

Electrolytic Capacitor

What are electrolytic capacitors? An electrolytic capacitor is a type…


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Energy Storage

Energy Storage

Capacitors used for energy storage Capacitors are devices which store…


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Resistor Guide Intro

Resistor Guide Intro

Welcome to the Resistor Guide! The Resistor Guide will guide you in…


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Metal Film Resistor

Metal Film Resistor

Metal Film Resistors Metal film resistors have a thin metal layer as…


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Thin and Thick Film

Thin and Thick Film

What are Thin and Thick Film Resistors? Thin and thick film resistors…


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Dielectric Materials

Dielectric Materials

Dielectric materials Dielectric materials are essentially insulators,…


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Capacitor Guide Intro

Capacitor Guide Intro

Welcome to the Capacitor Guide! Your guide in the world of capacitors.…


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Motor starting capacitor

Motor starting capacitor

Motor capacitors AC induction motors use a rotating magnetic field to…


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Ohm’s Law

Ohm’s Law

What Is Ohm’s Law? Ohm’s law states that the electrical…


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Passive And Active Electronic Components

Passive And Active Electronic Components

In a previous page, we discussed phasors, but we didn’t explore…


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Carbon Composition Resistor

Carbon Composition Resistor

An Introduction to Carbon Composition Resistors Carbon composition…


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Wirewound Resistor

Wirewound Resistor

What is a Wirewound Resistor? A wirewound resistor is an electrical…


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Metal Oxide Film Resistor

Metal Oxide Film Resistor

What are Metal Oxide Film Resistors? Metal-oxide film resistors are…


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Carbon Film Resistor

Carbon Film Resistor

What is a Carbon Film Resistor? Carbon film resistors are a type of…


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Resistor Color Code

Resistor Color Code

How Does the Resistor Color Code Work? Check out the All About…


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Resistor Sizes and Packages

Resistor Sizes and Packages

Resistors are available in a large number of different package styles…


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Resistor Color Code

Resistor Color Code

How Does the Resistor Color Code Work? Check out the All About…


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Thermistor

Thermistor

What is a Thermistor? A thermistor is a temperature sensitive…


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Trimmer Capacitor

Trimmer Capacitor

What are trimmer capacitors? Trimmer capacitors are variable…


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Shunt Resistor

Shunt Resistor

Definition Shunt Resistor A shunt resistor is used to measure electric…


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Capacitors in series

Capacitors in series

Capacitors in series Like other electrical elements, capacitors serve…


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Digital Potentiometer

Digital Potentiometer

What is a Digital Potentiometer? A digital potentiometer (also known…


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Resistors in Series

Resistors in Series

How to Calculate the Equivalent Resistance For Resistors in Series?…


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Resistor Inductance

Resistor Inductance

What Is Resistor Inductance? Inductance is an electrical property of…


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Air Capacitor

Air Capacitor

What are air capacitors? Air capacitors are capacitors which use air…


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Importance Of Maximum Power Transfer

Importance Of Maximum Power Transfer

This page explores the issue of how to design a system that will…


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Resistor Values

Resistor Values

Standard Resistor Values In 1952, the IEC (International…


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Rheostat

Rheostat

What is a Rheostat? A rheostat is a variable resistor which is used to…


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Foil Resistor

Foil Resistor

What is a Foil Resistor? The metal foil resistor has the best…


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Electrical Resistivity

Electrical Resistivity

What Is Electrical Resistivity? Electrical resistivity is a measure of…


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Power Rating

Power Rating

What is the Power Rating of a Resistor? The power rating of a resistor…


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Motor starting capacitor

Motor starting capacitor

Motor capacitors AC induction motors use a rotating magnetic field to…


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What Is a Resistor?

What Is a Resistor?

The resistor is a passive electrical component that creates…


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Passive And Active Electronic Components

Passive And Active Electronic Components

In a previous page, we discussed phasors, but we didn’t explore…


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Resistance of a Resistor

Resistance of a Resistor

Resistance of a Resistor The function of a resistor is to oppose the…


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Wirewound Resistor

Wirewound Resistor

What is a Wirewound Resistor? A wirewound resistor is an electrical…


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