[sdiy] MELF, Thick film, Thin film resistors.

[karl dalen]

>Schreiber <synth1 at airmail.net>

> MELF was *specifically* designed for automotive "under the hood" 
> applications 15 years ago. SMT assemblers *HATE THEM*
> because the literally roll around. 

This was what i had feared.I could see in front me resistor
that during soldering rolled over to the neighbor resistor
to create a nice short!

>The will stick OK in the solder paste, but
>there is NO REASON  to use them. Unless you are making anti-lock brakes :)

Well, assembling strictly one or two off's DIY
they could be easier to deal with flat 0805's.

Anyhow compared to Thick film they do have better specs lower ppm,
metal film, 1%, same price in 1000's. Actually i view MELF's as a
regular trough hole resistor as they seams to be manufacturer in
the same plant minus the welding of the legs.

But, thanks Paul and Tim for the info!

Reg
KD


> 
> Paul S.
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "karl dalen" <dalenkarl at yahoo.se>
> To: <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
> Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2010 9:46 AM
> Subject: [sdiy] MELF, Thick film, Thin film resistors.
> 
> 
> > Are there any other points besides better specs and
> same price in 1000's
> > using MELF resistors instead of regular Thick Film
> resistors? (im talking
> > about Pick and Place surface mounting). Are there any
> hidden costs with
> > MELF's? Mounting? Any?
> >
> > I was had a peek at some MOTM , Cwejman etc PCB's and
> it seams they
> > use standard Thick film except when absolutely needed
> for precision.
> >
> > Reg
> > KD
> >
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