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Resistors are available in a variety of different packaging styles. They
range from miniature, 1/8 W chips intended for surface mount applications, to
large wirewounds intended to dissipate large amounts of power. Each resistor
packaging type is manufactured using different techniques and different
packaging materials. A brief explanation is given for each resistor style on its
packaging and basic construction materials within this section.

Figure 1. Resistor Technology
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