>
>> glitch resistor? I have some 25 ohm/25 watt Dale RER type metal body
>> resistors, but I am concerned that they might be prone to flash over
>> due to the relatively small gap between the leads and the metal case.
>> Presumeably a ceramic body wire wound resistor is the way to go.
>> Should I be concerned about inductance (L*di/dt kick) - some
>> wirewounds seem to be classified as "non-inductive" whereas some
>> aren't?
>
>The resistor must be surge rated for the voltage across the resistor
>and the peak energy.
>
>RCD makes xxx-P series pulse rated resistors, or you can use a
>"glow-bar" type. The RCD pulse rated resistor barely costs more
>than a conventional wire wound resistor.
Tom: Do u have a phone number or a URL?
- R. L. Measures, 805.386.3734,AG6K, www.vcnet.com/measures.
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