In this presentation, various resistor types are discussed, such as thick film, metal film, metal oxide, wirewound, and composition, along with thru hole and surface mounted configurations. Each has unique characteristics in pulse and surge conditions. Additionally, construction features of various resistor technologies are reviewed to help the design and quality engineer to select and help ascertain the pulse/surge characteristics and to optimally select the proper resistor for the application. Finally, failure modes and failure characteristics for pulse/surge conditions are discussed for various resistor types.
