Resistor Terms:
'A', 'B', 'C', 'D/E', 'F-L', 'M', 'N', 'O', 'P', 'R', 'S', 'T', 'V-Z'
Maximum Voltage Rating: ---.
Maximum Working Voltage: The maximum voltage stress (dc or rms) that may be applied to the resistor. Also refer to Voltage Rating.
Metal Clad Resistor: A resistor encased by aluminum or some other metal alloy. Normally metal clad resistors perform to higher voltage or power ratings. The style shown below is also referred to as chassis mount, with lug terminals.
Aluminum Housed Resistor
Military Specifications: Military Standards for Resistors
Manufacturers: Companies that Manufacturer Resistors
Melf. Metal Electrode Leadless Face. A cylindrical Surface Mount package used by some types of resistors. Refer to the diagram below. Note there are a number of different shape variations possible
Melf Surface Mount Package
One example of a Melf component is the DO-213 Package.
Mounting Bracket A small bracket or clip used to mount or secure high-power resistors. A metal bracket would also be used as a heat sink.
MOX Resistor [Metal OXide layered Resistor], A type of metal film resistor available in either surface mount or through-hole styles.
