What Are the Relations of Tolerance with Resistors?
The term "tolerance" in electronics is a measurement of error in the value of a resistor's resistance. In other words, it's a figure with a plus or minus percentage value that indicates the amount of variance in resistance you can expect from a resistor. Here's a closer look at the tolerance of resistor dynamics.
Relation Between Tolerance with Resistors
"Resistor tolerance" is a term expressed in a range that measures the tolerance of resistor variation. Precision wire wound low tolerance resistors are designed with intended tight tolerances such as + or - 0.005%. Meanwhile, film resistors allow for wider tolerances, such as + or - 1% to 5%. It's important to match the appropriate resistor tolerance with the application. In a large electronic circuit network, it's crucial that each resistor contributes to the tight distribution of resistance. This condition is necessary for quality production. Tolerance levels must be selected carefully since it affects the variation in output voltage.
What Is Meant by Tolerance?
Like the term suggests, tolerance in electronics reflects the amount of error you're willing to accept for a component within a circuit. When the right resistor is matched with a given application, resistance tolerance can cut costs noticeably compared to buying individual resistors with significantly tight resistance tolerances.
SMD Resistor Tolerance
The acronym "SMD" stands for Surface Mount Devices, which are typically used for chip resistors. This type of component is made of metal powder and glass glaze powder. It includes screen printing on the substrate. SMD resistor tolerance is more refined in terms of resistance to humidity and high temperature with a low-temperature coefficient. An SMD resistor is also useful for reducing the cost of circuit space.
Effect of Resistor Tolerance on the Performance of Resistors
The tolerance for resistors plays a major role in output voltage. However, resistors with tight tolerance can be costly in a large circuit. As a result, many designers of electronic equipment try to strike a balance between cost and tight tolerance. Multiple circuit simulations may be necessary when dealing with a network full of resistors, which can be tedious and time-consuming. Figuring out the optimum tolerance level involves identifying the peak value of signals and its effect on variable resistance values of resistors. This task may involve a degree of experimentation to test product quality and reliability. It requires using the design of experiment (DoE) as a statistical tool for gauging the relationship between factors that affect a process.
Also read: Shrinking Resistors: Advantages and Disadvantages
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