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

[Tim Parkhurst]

On Sun, Jan 31, 2010 at 7:46 AM, karl dalen <dalenkarl at yahoo.se> wrote:
> 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
>

Ditto what Paul said. They roll around, and the vacuum nozzles used to
pick up parts don't work as well on the rounded housings. They're more
difficult to use and should only be used if absolutely necessary.


Tim (used to install pick and place machines for Permatek) Servo
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