Difference between carbon composition resistor and wire wound resistor
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13 Apr 17
The difference between carbon composition resistor and wire wound resistor
| Carbon composition resistor | Wire wound resistor |
|---|---|
| Its power rating is from ¼ W to 2W. | Its power rating is from 1W to 200W. |
| It can be used at high frequencies. | It cannot be used at high frequencies. |
| It has high tolerance and hence, accurate value of resistance cannot be obtained. | It has low tolerance and hence, accurate value of resistance can be obtained. |
| It has low stability and reliability. | It has higher order of stability and reliability. |
| It is suitable for high frequency circuits. | It is not suitable for high frequency circuits. |
| It is small in size and light in weight. | It has big size which is not suitable for many of the applications. |
| It has low temperature coefficient value. | It has high temperature coefficient value. |
