Resistor

Resistor

What is Resistor?

Resistor is defined as

A passive electrical component with two terminals that are used for either limiting or regulating the flow of electric current in electrical circuits.

The main purpose of resistor is to reduce the current flow and to lower the voltage in any particular portion of the circuit. It is made of copper wires which is coiled around a ceramic rod and the outer part of the resistor is coated with an insulating paint.

What is the SI Unit of Resistor?

The SI unit of resistor is Ohm.

Symbol of Resistor

Symbols of Resistors

Each resistor has one connection and two terminals. We will look at the three types of symbols that are used to represent the resistor.

Symbol of Resistor
Symbol of Resistor

The terminals of the resistor are each of the lines extending from the squiggle (or rectangle). Those are what connect to the rest of the circuit. The resistor circuit symbols are usually enhanced with both a resistance value and a name. The value, displayed in ohms, is obviously critical for both evaluating and actually constructing the circuit.


Types of Resistors

Resistors are available in different shapes and sizes. Common types that are available are through-hole and surface mount. A resistor might be static, standard resistor, special, or a pack of variable resistor.

Type of Resistors

There are two basic types of resistors as follows:

  • Linear resistor
  • Non-linear resistor

Linear resistors

The resistors whose values change with change in applied temperature and voltage are known as linear resistors. There are two types of linear resistors:

Fixed resistors: These resistors have a specific value and these values cannot be changed. Following are the different types of fixed resistors:

  • Carbon composition resistors
  • Wire wound resistors
  • Thin film resistors
  • Thick film resistors

Variable resistors: These resistors do not have a specific value and the values can be changed with the help of dial, knob, and screw. These resistors find applications in radio receivers for controlling volume and tone. Following are the different types of variable resistors:

  • Potentiometers
  • Rheostats
  • Trimmers

Non-linear resistors

The resistor values change according to the temperature and voltage applied and is not dependent on Ohm’s law. Following are the different types of non-linear resistors:

  • Thermisters
  • Varisters
  • Photo resistors

What is Color Coding of Resistors?

Resistors may not display the value outside but resistor color pattern through their resistance can be calculated. PTH (plated-through-hole) resistors use a color-coding system (which really adds some flair to circuits), and SMD (surface-mount-device)resistors have their own value-marking system.

Following is a table with color code of resistors:

ColorColor code
Black0
Brown1
Red2
Orange3
Yellow4
Green5
Blue6
Violet7
Grey8
White9

What is Tolerance in Resistors?

Following is a table with tolerance of resistor:

Colour  Tolerance
Brown±1%
Red±2%
Gold±5%
Silver±10%

Resistors in Series

Resistors are said to be in series when the current flowing through all the resistors is the same. These resistors are connected from head to tail in series. The overall resistance of the circuit is equal to the sum of individual resistance values.

Resistors in Series Formula

Rtotal = R1 + R2 + R3 +……+Rn

Where,

  • Rtotal is the sum of all the individual resistances

Resistors in Parallel

Resistors are said to be in parallel when the terminals of resistors are connected to the same two nodes. Resistors in parallel share the same voltage at their terminals.

Resistors in Parallel Formula

1Rtotal=1R1+1R2+…..+1Rn

Where,

  • 1Rtotal is the sum of all the individual resistances

Applications of Resistor

Following are the applications of resistors:

  • Wire wound resistors find application where balanced current control, high sensitivity, and accurate measurement are required like in shunt with ampere meter.
  • Photo resistors find application in flame detectors, burglar alarm, in photographic devices, etc.
  • Resistors are used for controlling temperature and voltmeter.
  • Resistors are used in digital multi-meter, amplifiers, telecommunication, and oscillators.
  • They are also used in modulators, demodulators, and transmitters.

 

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