Metal Foil Resistors

Metal foil power resistors are prized for their exceptional stability and low inductance. They are manufactured by photoetching a thin sheet of resistive foil to achieve the desired resistance value. Thanks to their high stability, this design is commonly used for current sense resistors. Ohmite offers a robust lineup of low-value, highly stable current sense resistors utilizing this technology.

The outstanding precision and stability of metal foil resistors stem from a combination of design features unique to this construction.