Resistor Dictionary, Terms, and Definitions

Resistor Terms:

'A', 'B/C', 'D/E', 'F-M', 'N', 'P', 'R', 'S', 'T', 'V'

Shunt Resistor: A resistor placed across the terminals of another device. Example; a shunt resistor placed across the terminals of a Potentiometer to change the devices characteristics.

Stability: The overall ability of a resistor to maintain its initial resistance value over extended periods of time when subjected to any combination of environmental conditions and electrical stresses.

Surface Mount Device: [SMD] A device that is mounted directly to pads on a printed wiring board [PWB]. Surface Mount device do not have leads that penetrate the PWB.