Resistor question

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- Peter Bennett
  
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19 years ago

Thu, Dec 30, 2004 6:00 AM

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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- John Popelish
  
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19 years ago

Thu, Dec 30, 2004 7:40 AM

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

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19 years ago

Thu, Dec 30, 2004 12:08 PM

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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