[SI-LIST] Re: Stronger Resistor Vs Weaker Resistor

So a stronger resistor is than 
a resistor with a higher wattage
rating...  :-)

Arpad
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Sent: Friday, December 09, 2011 9:43 AM
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Subject: [SI-LIST] Re: Stronger Resistor Vs Weaker Resistor

A stronger resistor is one that is less likely to break.  Isn't it?

Indeed, "stronger" is a really poor description to use for a resistor,
unless describing its mechanical strength.  However, in the context of
pull-up and pull-down resistors, we do sometimes speak of weak
pull-ups, so I suppose a strong pull-up could be the opposite.  So, in
this LIMITED context, one might say that the lower valued resistor
would be the 'stronger' one.  I would not call it a stronger resistor,
but might call it a stronger pull-up or pull-down (resistor).

I don't recall seeing "strong" used elsewhere to describe a resistor's
value, and I would not recommend using it without clear explanation.

Andy
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