Metal Film Resistors

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Metal film resistors have a thin metal layer as resistive element on a non-conducting body. They are amongst the most common types of axial resistors.

Metal film resistors have good characteristics for tolerance, stability and TCR. Furthermore, the resistors feature low noise properties and a high linearity because of a low voltage coefficient. Therefore, in circuits where tight tolerance, low temperature coefficient and low noise properties are important, often metal film resistors are used. Examples of applications are active filters or bridge circuits.

For a good reliability, metal film resistors are normally operated between 20 and 80 percent of their specified power rating. Reliability is generally increased by derating 50%. However, in very specific situations, at lower than 20% of the power rating in a humid environment the reliability decreases. Compared to wirewound or carbon composition resistors, these resistors are easier damaged by voltage surges and power overloads.