Resistor Selection Ohmite（电阻选择Ohmite）.pdf

Resistor Selection Application Notes R e s i s t o R F A c t s A N d F A c t o R s A resistor is a device connected into an electrical circuit to resistor to withstand, without deterioration, the temperature introduce a specified resistance. The resistance is measured in attained, limits the operating temperature which can be permit- ohms. As stated by Ohm’s Law, the current through the resistor ted. Resistors are rated to dissipate a given wattage without will be directly proportional to the voltage across it and inverse- exceeding a specified standard “hot spot” temperature and the ly proportional to the resistance. physical size is made large enough to accomplish this. The passage of current through the resistance produces Deviations from the standard conditions (“Free Air Watt heat. The heat produces a rise in temperature of the resis- Rating”) affect the temperature rise and therefore affect the tor above the ambient temperature. The physical ability of the wattage at which the resistor may be used in a specific applica- tion. s e l e c t i o N R e q u i R e s 3 s t e p s Simple short-cut graphs and charts in this catalog permit rapid 1 . (a) Determine the Resistance. determination of electrical parameters. Calculation of each (b) Determine the Watts to be dissipated by the Resistor. parameter is also explained. To select a resistor for a specific application, the following steps are recommended: 2 . Determine the proper “Watt Size” (physical size) as controlled by watts, volts, permissible temperatures, moun