Surface Mount Device (SMD) resistors, also called chip resistors, are among the most widely used passive components in modern electronic circuits. With the shift from through-hole technology (THT) to surface-mount technology (SMT), SMD resistors have become the industry standard for compact, high-density, and automated PCB assembly. This article presents an in-depth, technical explanation of SMD […]
A fusible resistor is a safety resistor designed to do two jobs at once: limit current and act like a fuse. Under normal conditions it behaves like a regular resistor, but if too much current flows, it overheats and safely opens the circuit, preventing damage or fire. You’ll often find fusible resistors in power supplies, […]
A wire wound resistor is a type of fixed resistor in which the resistive element is made by winding a metal alloy wire around an insulating core. Unlike carbon or film resistors, the resistance value in a wire wound resistor is determined primarily by the length, diameter, and material of the wire used. Wire wound […]
A metal oxide resistor is a type of fixed resistor that uses a metal oxide film, most commonly tin oxide (SnOâ‚‚), as its resistive element, deposited on a ceramic substrate. Designers widely use these resistors in electronic circuits that require high temperature stability, high voltage endurance, and strong surge resistance. Metal oxide resistors were developed […]
Running neural networks on microcontrollers once appeared impractical. It is now a major component of embedded design. TinyML and enhanced tooling have enabled developers to place intelligence on low-power edge devices directly. Microcontrollers are highly restrictive systems. They provide low RAM, minimal flash memory, low processing speed, and constrained power envelopes. Conventional neural networks are […]
A thick film resistor is one of the most widely used fixed resistors in modern electronic circuits. It is manufactured by depositing a resistive paste (thick film) onto a ceramic substrate and then firing it at high temperature to form a stable resistive layer. Due to its low cost, mechanical robustness, and compatibility with mass […]