[sdiy] Need help with a SMD kit (OT?)

[Neil Johnson]

 David Moylan <dave at westphila.net> wrote:
> Yeah, I've been aware of MELFs, but not sure why they don't put square ends
> on them.

Well, they come from the same production line as wire-ended metal film
resistors, just before they weld on the wires.  So they are easier to
get into hi-rel products (automotive, aerospace, etc) due to the
well-characterised production process.

Neil
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