Resistor Terms:
'A', 'B', 'C', 'D/E', 'F-L', 'M', 'N', 'O', 'P', 'R', 'S', 'T', 'V-Z'
Semiconductor Resistor: A resistor embedded within silicon. In some cases a Semiconductor Resistor is made up of two FETs that can be digitally turned on or off, or change in value. Semiconductor Resistors also called Active Resistors may be fixed or variable. [Manufacturers of Active Resistors]
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.
Shunt Resistors Function
SIP Resistor: A resistor group contained within a Single In-line Package [SIP]. Refer to SIP Graphic. One of a number of possible package styles used to hold resistor networks or resistor arrays.
MIL-PRF-83401/9 Resistor Network, Fixed, Film, Style RZ090, 10 Pin SIP.
SMD: see Surface Mount Device.
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.
Standards: EIA standard resistor package sizes, Military Specifications and standards
Surface Mount Device: [SMD] A device that is mounted directly to pads on a printed wiring board [PWB]. Surface Mount devices do not have leads that penetrate the PWB. SMD components are Leadless.
Round SMD Resistors
Surge Resistor: ---
