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Palmer

Jan 1, 1970
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For an example:
Is a 1/4 watt 270 Ohm resistor the same as a 270 Ohm SMD resistor? I've
never used the SMD kind.
Thanks for the help.
Palmer
 
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John Popelish

Jan 1, 1970
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Palmer said:
For an example:
Is a 1/4 watt 270 Ohm resistor the same as a 270 Ohm SMD resistor? I've
never used the SMD kind.
Thanks for the help.
Palmer

It might be, depending on the size of the SMD unit. Some have much
lower power ratings (as low as 1/20th watt).
 
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Peter Bennett

Jan 1, 1970
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For an example:
Is a 1/4 watt 270 Ohm resistor the same as a 270 Ohm SMD resistor? I've
never used the SMD kind.
Thanks for the help.
Palmer
SMD means surface mount. An SMD resistor is a tiny rectangular block,
without wire leads. I think most SMD sizes are under 1/4 watt.


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