RCD Application Notes

Engineering Reports and Guides for Passive Components

RCD Components provides a comprehensive library of application notes, engineering reports, and technical guides to support design engineers, purchasers, and manufacturing teams working with resistors, resistor networks, inductors, transformers, delay lines, and custom products. Our application notes deliver valuable insights to help optimize component selection, ensure reliability, and improve circuit performance across diverse industries including aerospace, defense, power, and industrial electronics.

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Resistor Series Guides

Detailed application and performance notes on RCD’s power, metal film, carbon film, carbon composition, and precision chip resistors.

Thermal & Electrical Management

Guidelines on power derating, thermal considerations, convection cooling, and temperature rise in resistor applications.

Mounting & Assembly Instructions

Best practices for soldering surface mount and through-hole resistors, lead forming, and conformal coating.

Delay Lines and Inductors

Manuals and guides on timing delay line applications, pulse shaping, and inductor selection criteria.

Special Topics

Insights into carbon composition resistor alternatives for military, aerospace, and space applications.

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Leverage over 50 years of RCD engineering knowledge and rigorous testing standards.

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Thoroughly researched documents ensure compliance with MIL, ANSI, and IEC standards.

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Make informed decisions about component selection, thermal management, and assembly techniques.

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