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How to Choose SMD Resistors (Tolerance, Package & TCR)

A BOM line saying "10kΩ, 0603, 1%" hides dozens of variants across manufacturers, with TCR figures from ±25 to ±200 ppm/°C and 10× price spreads. This guide covers the three parameters that determine which SMD chip resistor belongs on your board, and which belongs in the cost-optimization bin.

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Ceramic vs Electrolytic Capacitors: When to Use Each Type on Your PCB

Pick the wrong capacitor and your voltage rail oscillates. Pick the right one and the board runs quiet for a decade. The choice between ceramic (MLCC) and aluminum electrolytic capacitors comes up in nearly every power delivery design. Each type dominates a different corner of the capacitance/voltage/frequency triangle.

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