METAL

FILM
RESISTOR
 Metal Film Resistor
- have a thin metal layer as resistive
element on a non-conducting body
 Metal Film Resistor
- Tin & Antimony
- Nickel Chromium
Metal Film Resistor
 The desired resistance is
achieved by:
- trimming the thickness of metal layer
- cutting the metal film in a helical
manner along its length
Metal Film Resistor
The resistance of the metal film
resistor is inversely proportional
to the thickness of the metal film
layer.
The resistance of the metal film
resistor is inversely proportional
to the thickness of the metal film
layer.
 Advantages of metal film
resistor
•Low cost •Very small in size
•Long-term stability
•Low tolerance
•Generates less noise than carbon composition
resistor
•Wide operating range
•Low temperature co-efficient of resistance
 Typical applications
Active filters
Bridge circuits