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Capacitors

A Capacitor is a passive component that has the ability to store the energy in the form of…

August 15, 2021 · Prabhu TL
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Wattage

While using a resistor, if the flow of current increases, the resistor dissipates some heat. If this value…

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Thick Film

The film resistors have a resistive layer on a ceramic base, whose thickness defines the type they belong…

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Carbon composition

A Wire wound resistor is formed by wounding a wire made up of a resistive material around a…

August 15, 2021 · Prabhu TL
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Carbon composition

The Carbon composition resistors are a blend of carbon particles, graphite and ceramic dust mixed with a binder…

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Fixed Resistors

Fixed resistors are one type of linear resistors. A resistor is said to be a fixed resistor, if…

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Linear Resistors

A Linear resistor is one whose resistance doesn’t vary with the flow of current through it. The current…

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Surface Mount

These are being highly used since the introduction of surface mount technology. These can be termed as chip resistors,…

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Varistors

The resistance of a varistor, varies with the applied voltage. As the voltage increases, the resistance decreases and…

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Photo Resistor

Photo means light. In this resistor, the resistance varies with light. As light increases resistance decreases and vice…

August 15, 2021 · Prabhu TL