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Are there specific applications for the two types, or is it a matter of personal preference between these resistors?
I have been buying the metal film type. Now I am in need of some 75K and 750K which I have found at Mouser. So I am wondering which to get.
Thanks for any input.
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metal film is good and cheaper than carbon.
I like metal oxide as it is the cheapest and at 5% tolerance has the highest working temp up to 200 C (metal film - up to 155C). Metal film has better stability over temperature.
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I've noticed that often one is cheaper then the other depending on the resistance value, both are far cheaper then carbon comp resistors though.
Supposedly they also have voltage ratings, but I have never had a 1/2 Watter arc over in any radio that I repaired so I guess the 400 v rating is high enough.
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Arran
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Thanks for the replies!
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Standard 1/2 metal film are rated for 350 volts, but you can also get them at 500 and 700 for about the same price.
Here is Mouser's selection of 1/2W, 700v metal film resistors.
http://www.mouser.com/Passive-Components...pyZ1z0x85h
