BasicB-004-006-009
Which resistor rating is specified as a given fraction per degree Celsius?
D
Answer
Components and circuits
Type
A
Tolerance
B
Ohmic value
C
Power rating
D
Temperature coefficient
Answer Notes
The temperature coefficient specifies exactly how much a component's resistance will drift for every single degree Celsius change in ambient temperature. It is typically expressed in parts per million per degree Celsius (ppm/°C) or simply as a given fraction per degree.
The other ratings measure completely different parameters: power rating defines the maximum heat dissipation in watts, tolerance defines the manufacturing precision as a percentage, and the Ohmic value is the base resistance. Only the temperature coefficient links a component's resistance drift directly to changes in temperature.
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