Tempco Resistors

[Jezz Brookes]

>> 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.


I was under the impression that they did take orders from individuals - they
used to take VISA, MasterCard, etc. At least in the UK they did whereas RS
Components in the UK didn't.

Jezz