Carbon composition resistors are made by mixing carbon particles with a binder molded into a cylindrical shaped, and then baked. Resistance decreases as temperature increases. Resistance is more prone to drifting than with other types. Standard 'classic' resistor.
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- -55° C to 125° C operating range
- 350 V working, 700 V overload
- Low inductance
- Low capacitance
- Better pulse endurance characteristics than film type resistors
- EIA color coded
