Zero Tolerance !
Sipke de Wal
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter C. Wallace" <pcw_at_mesanet.com>
To: <cctalk_at_classiccmp.org>
Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2002 8:25 PM
Subject: RE: Oxymorons... (was: It's almost there
> 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 Mon Sep 16 2002 - 17:11:01 BST