Resistor question

Dec 30, 2004 2 Replies
P

SMD means surface mount. An SMD resistor is a tiny rectangular block, without wire leads. I think most SMD sizes are under 1/4 watt.

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J

It might be, depending on the size of the SMD unit. Some have much lower power ratings (as low as 1/20th watt).

John Popelish
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For an example: Is a 1/4 watt 270 Ohm resistor the same as a 270 Ohm SMD resistor? I've never used the SMD kind. Thanks for the help. Palmer


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