Sunday, March 26, 2006

WireWound Resistor


WireWound Resistor


The chart below depicts the temperature dereating for an Adjustable WireWound resistor. A Wirewound resistor is used in high power applications. The type of Wire wound resistor shown in the picture above is adjustable, but requires a screw driver to move the tape. This link provides Potentiometer Manufacturers




WireWound Derating Curve

Also refer to the Resistor Dictionary of Terms.
How to derate an Adjustable WireWound Resistor.
Additional information may be found on the Guideline for Derating Electronic Components

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Anonymous said...

I got around and added this information to the web site;
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