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Applications

Resistors are common components used in nearly every piece of electronics and span a wide variety of applications. A few resistor application examples are shown here. Resistors divide down a voltage for feedback as shown in the DC/DC and op amp circuits, above. They are also used for current sensing, current limiting, and as pull up/down resistors. Specific circuits, such as current sensing, benefit from specialized resistors. Electronics subject to harsh environments such as industrial and automotive may use general purpose resistors, but will see advantages from using higher reliability resistors.

PTM Published on: 2011-07-08
PTM Updated on: 2019-01-17