Metal Film Resistor, Resistor Materials
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Resistor Construction
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Carbon Film / Metal Film Resistor 1/6W 1/4W 1/2W 1W 2W 3W 4W 5W
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Metal Film Resistor » Electronics Notes
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Metal Film Resistors, Stable High 1/4W Resistors Highly Insulated
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100PCS 3W Metal Film Resistor 1% Five-color Ring Power Resistor
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MF-25 Metal Film Resistor 18.2 kohm 18K2 1/4W 1% CECC QTY:3000
Carbon Film Resistor VS Metal Film – How to Tell the Difference
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Thin Film, Foil, Metal Oxide, Thick Film and Carbon Resistors
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Thin Film, Foil, Metal Oxide, Thick Film and Carbon Resistors
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Why Thin Film is the Better Choice for Precision Chip Resistors