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a b c tol
digits (ab) are 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 43, 47,
51, 56, 62, 68, 75, 82, and 91. Often, resistance values are in the k range and some-
times the unit is abbreviated as k instead of k. For example, 10 k next to a resistor
on an electrical schematic implies 10 k.
The most common resistors you will use in ordinary electronic circuitry are 1/4
watt, 5% tolerance carbon or metal-film resistors. Resistor values of this type range
in value between 1 and 24 M. Resistors with higher power ratings are also avail-
able. The 1/4 watt rating means the resistor can fail if it is required to dissipate more
power than this.
Precision metal-film resistors have 1% or smaller uncertainties and are available
in a wider range of values than the lower tolerance resistors. They usually have a
numerical four-digit code printed directly on the body of the resistor. The first three
digits denote the value of the resistor, and the last digit indicates the power of 10 by
which to multiply.
2.3. What colors should bands a, b, c, and d be for the following circuit B to have the
equivalent resistance of circuit A?
brown gold a
black b
red brown c
green
gold red d
circuit A circuit B
2.4. When using a trim pot in a circuit, it is usually placed in series with another fixed
value resistor. Why is it not placed in parallel instead? Support your conclusions with
analysis.
2.5. Document a complete and thorough answer to Class Discussion Item 2.1.
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1V 5 I out Vout
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5V
40 k Vout
15 V
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