Film Resistor is a general term referring to different resistor types such as Carbon Film, Metal Film, and Metal Oxide Film resistors. They are generally manufactured by depositing pure metals (e.g., ...

A wirewound resistor is another type of resistor manufactured by winding a thin metal alloy wire, usually Nickel/Chromium (Nichrome) or Copper/Nickel/Manganese (Manganin), around a ceramic, plastic, ...

Resistor: A passive chunk of material that resists the flow of electrical current. A terminal is connected to each end you’re done. What could be simpler? It turns out it’s not so simple at all.