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Vibration Proofing Metal Foil Resistors

From Wilbrecht LEDCO, Inc.

Circuitry for space probes, avionics
and down-hole data logging must
perform flawlessly under harsh
conditions, including high vibration
and extreme temperature changes.
Even a failure of a minor component
can negatively impact-or stop-the
performance of the entire device. For
instance, satellites have failed due to
resistor malfunction.

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