Oxymorons... (was: It's almost there

From: Peter C. Wallace <pcw_at_mesanet.com>
Date: Sun Sep 15 13:25:01 2002

On Sun, 15 Sep 2002, J.C. Wren wrote:

> Zero ohm resistors in common form factors have been around for years.
> They're available in 1/4 watt rhough-hole, 1/8 watt through-hole, 1/16 watt
> through-hole, all SMD sizes from 1206 on down. Usually used to set options
> on a board at automated assembly time. For instance, a radio may be
> optioned for different countries simply by inserting (or not) a zero-ohm
> resistor. It's faster, cheaper, smaller and more reliable than removable
> jumper plugs. We use them all the time.
>
> --John

Yes, but what tolerance do you use?

Peter Wallace
Received on Sun Sep 15 2002 - 13:25:01 BST