Tempco Resistors

[Joachim Verghese]

jorgen.bergfors at idg.se wrote:

> Farnell sell SMD tempcos in a variety of values and temperature
> coefficients. You can get 1k or 2k at 3000 or 3900 ppm/C.
> They are $0.50 (if you buy 100) and you can buy just 5 at a time.

They also have some axial types, but not 2k. I believe Farnell-
stocked items are available through Newark in the US (and vv.).

> So where is the problem with using tempcos?

Unfortunately for some DIYers, Farnell only takes orders from
companies & organisations, not private persons, I've been told.

-joachim