Resistor Technology and Applications – Blog
Optimising Precision Thick Film Resistor Networks
Precision thick film resistor networks are critical components in many high-performance electronic systems, from instrumentation to advanced test equipment. In this post, we cover the complexities of achieving tight resistor tolerances in these networks. Resistor...
Custom Thick Film Resistor vs High Volume Resistor Manufacture
When designing systems for high-reliability applications, resistor selection is critical. The two main manufacturing approaches are high volume and custom thick film resistor production. High-volume manufacturing excels at delivering consistent quality at low costs....
Thick Film Resistors In Power Management Applications
The purpose of power management is to optimise electronic system performance and improve reliability. With a growing demand for energy efficiency, power consumption adjustment to match real-time system demands is increasingly important. This article provides an...
Selecting A Resistor For Telecom Applications
High-specification resistors for telecom applications are found in networking equipment, voice communications, VOIP, routers, bridges, multiplexes, fiber/wire converters, filtering, impedance matching, signal conditioning, and power management. The adoption of...
Custom Thick Film Resistors For Medical Applications
Electronic engineers face many challenges when designing products for medical applications. Safety, reliability and regulatory compliance are primary considerations. Depending on the end use, other factors to review include environmental conditions, limited space...
Resistor Value Matching In Precision Amplifier Applications
Resistors play a key role in precision amplifier applications. In addition to establishing the gain of the amplifier, they are used for biasing and calibration of the offset voltage. As precision amplifier applications are designed to amplify small signals accurately...
Industrial Power Resistor Manufacturing – Optimising For Performance
By optimising the industrial power resistor manufacturing process, manufacturers can improve resistor performance and reliability, tolerance, voltage rating, TCR, stability and power rating. In this article, we cover the manufacturing process of industrial power...
Thick Film Resistor Heatsinks in High Power Applications
In many high-power applications, such as motors and power supplies, power resistors are found in the main power line. Their purpose is to prevent damage or to deliver a level of control. Resistors in these applications are subjected to a constant, relatively high...
Resistors in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Applications
Resistors are found in many applications in standard combustion engine cars. Resistors in hybrid vehicles have additional applications in battery management (BMS) and dynamic braking systems. A hybrid car uses two different energy sources to maximise efficiency. This...
Thick Film Power Resistor Thermal Management
Current flow through a resistor generates heat, which must be dissipated to the environment. Without appropriate thermal management, a power resistor will not operate to specification. Over the medium to long term, it will probably fail. Before deciding what action to...
Thick Film Resistors In Automotive Applications
Thick film resistors are used in a wide range of automotive applications. They are found in the car cabin, in audio and in-car navigation systems. More demanding applications include ‘under the hood’ engine control, oil and air temperature and fuel efficiency sensors....
Resistors In Electric Motor Applications
In this post, we consider resistors in electric motor applications. AC, DC, and special purpose motors are used in a vast array of applications. Some motor applications are relatively simple and the only concern is the motor start-up and shutdown. Here cost,...