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Challenging Resistors

TechXchange: Passives & Parts

Feb. 16, 2023

The significantly increased performance of modern electronics, especially in the areas of wireless and power, are putting pressure on the passives, discretes, and magnetics to...

Components

Overcome the Challenges of Using Sub-Milliohm SMD Chip Resistors

Feb. 8, 2023

This two-part series delves into sub-milliohm SMD chip resistor design issues.

Automation

RoHS and Its Impact on the Resistor Industry

Aug. 1, 2022

Fully lead-free requirements for thick-film chip resistors will inevitably increase in the next few years. For manufacturers looking to make the switch, there are options for ...

Using Current Sense Resistors for Accurate Current Measurement

June 3, 2022

There is a global trend to increase efficiencies in all types of equipment. Learn how current sense resistors provide accurate current measurement in useful application examples...

Automation

11 Myths About Low-Value Shunt SMD Resistors

March 17, 2022

Challenges often arise with the relatively common low-ohmic-value resistors during the design and manufacturing phases, leading to an array of misconceptions about them. TT Electronics...

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