SMD resistors

Thick-film chip resistors — size, tolerance, and power.

Chip resistors dominate digital boards. Pick case size, tolerance, TCR, and power rating from the datasheet for your ambient temperature.

Parameters

ParameterWhy it matters
Case (0402, 0603, …)Power and assembly
Tolerance (1%, 5%)Divider accuracy
PowerI²R heating at max current

Use the E-series guide to see which numeric values are likely stocked before you commit to a BOM line.

Widely used examples

Examples for orientation only. Not an offer, stock list, or complete parametric search.

Manufacturer MPN Notes
Yageo RC0603FR-071KL 1 kΩ 1% 0603 example line
Vishay CRCW040210K0FKED 10 kΩ 1% 0402 example line
Panasonic ERJ-3EKF1002V 10 kΩ 1% 0603 example line

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