In this video, our host Richard Zuratt puts the stability of the three major resistor technologies — foil, thin, and thick film — to the test. Each resistor type is subjected to an overload pulse and its change in resistance value is recorded. Due to the homogeneous nature of the VPG Bulk Metal® Foil resistor, it is the only of the three to experience no change from the high power pulse. This demonstrated performance makes foil resistors the technology of choice for critical applications where long-term stability and survivability are paramount.

A short video to help with selecting the right NTC thermistor.

ACCU-CURVE™ precision thermistors offer interchangeability over a broad temperature range and eliminate the need to individually calibrate or provide circuit compensation for part variability.

These NTC thermistors are used in many applications that require a high degree of accuracy and reliability. They commonly perform temperature sensing, control, and compensation for medical, industrial, and automotive applications.

Interchangeable ACCU-CURVE NTC thermistors are usually selected when a high degree of measurement accuracy is required over a wide temperature range.