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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Zandman, Felix, 1928-
Resistor theory and technology / Felix Zandman, Paul-Ren Simon, Joseph Szwarc. 1st ed. Malvern, PA: Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.; Raleigh, NC: SciTech Publishing [distributor], 2002.

xii, 308 p.: ill.; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 189112112X

1. Electric resistors. 2. Electronics Materials. 3. Electric conductors. 4. Electronic apparatus and appliances. I. Simon, Paul-Ren . II. Szwarc, Joseph. III. Title.

TK7872.R4Z3 2002 2001099243

CIP

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2

About the Author

Felix Zendman holds a Doctorate in Physics from the Sorbonne, Paris, France, and a degree in mechanical engineering. He is the founder of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., and is its Chairman, Scientific Director, and Chief Executive Officer, as well as the author of three textbooks and numerous scientific papers. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., is...