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Familiarisation With Resistor

The document explains how to measure resistor values using the color coding technique, detailing the steps for interpreting the color bands on 4 and 5 band resistors. It also discusses the importance of tolerance in resistors and describes different types of resistors, including carbon film, metal film, and wire wound resistors. The aim of the study is to familiarize with resistor measurement techniques.

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Familiarisation With Resistor

The document explains how to measure resistor values using the color coding technique, detailing the steps for interpreting the color bands on 4 and 5 band resistors. It also discusses the importance of tolerance in resistors and describes different types of resistors, including carbon film, metal film, and wire wound resistors. The aim of the study is to familiarize with resistor measurement techniques.

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FAMILIARISATION WITH RESISTOR

AIM: To study the measurement of resistor value using Resistor colour coding technique.
THEORY:
Reading Value of Fixed Resistors

 Resistors are color coded as they are too small for the value to be written on them.
 There are 4 or 5 bands of color . Value of a Resistor is decoded from these band of
colors.
Reading Value:
Step 1
If your resistor has four color bands ,turn the resistor so that the gold or silver band is on
right hand side or the end with more bands should point left.
Step 2
The first band is now on the left hand side. This represents the first digit .Based on the
color make a note of the digit.In this case- 4 band its ‘5’ and for 5 band its ‘2’.
Step 3
The second band represents the second digit. The colors represent the same numbers as
did the first digit .In this case -4 band its’6’ and for 5 band its’3’.
Step 4
The third band divulges how many zeros to add/divide to the first two numbers –for a 4
band Resistor . In this case – 4 band its ‘4’ zeroes to be added . So value is 560K.
Step 5
The third band denotes the 3rd digit – for a 5 band Resistor. In this case -5 band its ‘7’ .
So the value of the 5 band resistor is 237 Ohms as its multipier digit is ‘0.
Tolerance
The last band denotes the tolerance . So the value of the 4 band resistor it is +/- 10%
while for the 5 band resistor it is +/- 1%.
 Tolerance of a Resistor is also an important property to consider .
 A 100 ohm resistor with a 10 % tolerance can mean its value can be any fixed value
between 90 to 110 Ohms.
 A 120 Ohm resistor with a 10 % tolerance can mean its value can be any fixed value
between 108 and 132 Ohms.
 So there is some overlap between 100 Ohm and 120 Ohm resistance in terms of its
limits.
Types of Resistors:
Carbon Film Resistors
 Most general purpose ,cheap resistor
 Tolerance of Resistance value is usually +/- 5%
 Power ratings of 1/8 W ,1/4 W and ½ W are usually used
 Con:Tend to be electrically noisy
Metal Film Resistor
 Used when higher tolerance is needed , ie more value.
 They have about +/- 0.05% tolerance
Wire Wound Resistors
 A wire wound resistor is made of metal resistance wire, and because of this they can be
manufactured to precise values
 Also, high wattage resistors can be made by thick wire material
 Wire wound resistors in a ceramic case are called as ceramic resistors
 Wire wound resistors in a ceramic case are called as ceramic resistors
SIMULATION: (Should be written on the Left Side)
RESULT: The measurement of resistor value using Resistor colour coding technique has
been studied.

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