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A short primer on using resistors in circuit design

I get somewhat annoyed when I hear engineers who have some real-world experience or exposure casually dismiss a component, especially a passive one, as “simple.” It may be simple in concept or ...
Electronic Design

Overcome the Challenges of Using Sub-Milliohm SMD Chip Resistors (Part 1)

How to treat sub-milliohm chips as a separate class of component. Strategies to avoid pitfalls during component selection and PCB layout design. Uncover opportunities ...
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Analog Devices, Inc. Approves Alpha Electronics RWB Series Resistors for Use with Its New AD74413R Integrated Circuit Solution

MALVERN, Penn., July 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VPG Foil Resistors, a product group of Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (NYSE:VPG) and a manufacturer of the industry’s most precise and stable precision ...
EDN

Surge rated resistors handle ESD and more

Resistors that tolerate pulse or surge are required for pre-charge resistors, ESD protection, and lightning protection. There are a large number of pertinent specifications for different use cases and ...
Electronic Design

Overcome the Challenges of Using Sub-Milliohm SMD Chip Resistors (Part 2)

How to set up fixturing according to manufacturer guidelines, establishing a capable test system. How to ensure close control of assembly processes like solder-paste ...