Ceramic Resistor Types

Ceramic Composition Resistors

Ceramic composition resistors are composed of a resistive ceramic material such as ruthenium oxide or chromium dioxide. They offer high stability, low noise, and excellent temperature coefficient characteristics and are suitable for precision applications requiring tight tolerance and low temperature drift. Ceramic composition resistors are widely used in instrumentation, medical devices, and precision measurement equipment.

Axial Ceramic Resistors

Non-inductive, high voltage, high-energy, high power axial-leaded resistors providing excellent performance where high peak power or high-energy pulses must be handled in a small size

As alternatives to hard-to-find carbon composition resistors, non-inductive high power axial-leaded resistors can be used as drop-in replacements for 1 and 2-watt sizes. Much larger sizes, up to 70 watts in a single component, are available for new or re-designs where an array of smaller resistors have been previously required.

Tubular Ceramic Resistors

Non-inductive, high voltage, high power tubular resistors are available in a wide range of standard sizes, ceramic materials terminations and mounting hardware. Bulk construction advantageously produces an inherently non-inductive resistor; and it allows energy and power to be uniformly distributed through the entire ceramic resistor body – there is no film or wire to fail. 

Slab Ceramic Resistors

Ceramic Slab Resistors provide high power and energy dissipation in a compact size.Non-inductive, high power slab resistors are available in a few different materials that can be used for high power, high voltage, high energy, and/or high resistance pulse applications. 

Multilayer Ceramic Chip Resistors (MLCCs)

Compact surface-mount resistors fabricated using multiple layers of ceramic material. MLCCs provide high resistance values in small package sizes, making them ideal for space-constrained applications. They are available in various configurations, including standard, high voltage, high power, and ultra-stable types. MLCCs are commonly used in consumer electronics, telecommunications, automotive electronics, and portable devices.

High Voltage Ceramic Resistors

Many ceramic resistors are designed to withstand high voltage levels without breakdown or arcing. They utilize specialized ceramic formulations and construction techniques to provide insulation and reliability in high voltage environments. Ceramic resistors can be used in high voltage power supplies, electronic ballasts, X-ray equipment, and medical imaging devices.

Ceramic resistors, with their diverse range of types and configurations, offer engineers flexibility and versatility in designing electronic circuits for various applications. Whether it's achieving precision resistance values in instrumentation or providing high power handling capabilities in industrial machinery, ceramic resistors continue to be indispensable components driving innovation across industries.