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

From: Don Maslin <donm_at_cts.com>
Date: Sun Sep 15 18:49:00 2002

On Sun, 15 Sep 2002, Peter C. Wallace wrote:

> 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

I'd think that zero +/- 100% would be close enough :)

                                                - don
Received on Sun Sep 15 2002 - 18:49:00 BST