Definition of Resistor

A resistor offers resistance to the flow of current . The resistance is the mea
sure of opposition to the flow of current in a resistor. More resistance means
more opposition to current . The unit of resistance is ohm and it is represent
ed as O. When one volt potential difference is applied across a resistor and for
that one ampere of current flows through it, the resistance of the resistor i
s said to be one O. Resistor is one of the most essential passive elements in el
ectrical and electronics engineering.
Resistor
It is some time required to introduce electrical resistance in different circuit
to limit the current through it. Resistor is an element of circuit which does t
he same. Such as series connected resistor limits the current flowing through
the light emitting diode (LED). In addition to that resistors serve many other p
urposes in electrical and electronic applications.

The most essential requirement of a resistor is that its value of electrical res
istance should not vary with temperature for a wide range. That means resistance
variation with temperature must be as minimal as possible for a wide range of t
emperature. In other word the temperature coefficient of resistance of must be m
inimum for the materials by which a resistor is made of.
High Frequency Effects on Resistor
The effective resistance value of a resistor ma

y be changed when it is subjected to alternating voltage. Not only that the valu
e of resistance va
ries with variation of frequency of supply voltage. This change of resistance w
ith frequency is called Boella effect. Actually it is not practically possible t
o make an ideal resistor. Practically it may have some inductor and capacitance
in addition to its resistance. Therefore, the value of impedanc

e of the resistor may vary with frequency. That is why a resistor is referred to
be used within its useful frequency range. Useful frequency range is defined as
the highest frequency limit beyond which the impedance of the resistor crosses
its tolerance value.
Definition of Resistor
A resistor offers resistance to the flow of current . The resistance is the mea
sure of opposition to the flow of current in a resistor. More resistance means
more opposition to current . The unit of resistance is ohm and it is represent
ed as O. When one volt potential difference is applied across a resistor and for
that one ampere of current flows through it, the resistance of the resistor i
s said to be one O. Resistor is one of the most essential passive elements in el
ectrical and electronics engineering.

Resistor
It is some time required to introduce electrical resistance in different circuit
to limit the current through it. Resistor is an element of circuit which does t
he same. Such as series connected resistor limits the current flowing through
the light emitting diode (LED). In addition to that resistors serve many other p
urposes in electrical and electronic applications.

The most essential requirement of a resistor is that its value of electrical res
istance should not vary with temperature for a wide range. That means resistance
variation with temperature must be as minimal as possible for a wide range of t
emperature. In other word the temperature coefficient of resistance of must be m
inimum for the materials by which a resistor is made of.
High Frequency Effects on Resistor
The effective resistance value of a resistor may be changed when it is subjected
to alternating voltage. Not only that the value of resistance varies with varia
tion of frequency of supply voltage. This change of resistance with frequency i
s called Boella effect. Actually it is not practically possible to make an ideal
resistor. Practically it may have some inductor and capacitance in addition to
its resistance. Therefore, the value of impedance of the resistor may vary with
frequency. That is why a resistor is referred to be used within its useful freq
uency range. Useful frequency range is defined as the highest frequency limit be
yond which the impedance of the resistor crosses its tolerance value.