4306M-101-473LF

Resistor Networks, Arrays

The 4306M-101-473LF (hereinafter referred to as “the component”) is a resistor network/array, a type of passive electronic component designed for use in the electronic circuits of a wide variety of electronic devices. The component is usually small and compact in size and is made up of a number of resistors connected together in a certain configuration and layout. It offers several advantages over individual resistors as it provides a more convenient way of linking a number of resistors together and reduces the required space on the printed circuit board.

The construction of a resistor network/array is achieved using different types of materials and processes. Generally, the component consists of a substrate material upon which the resistors are connected, then encased in a package to protect it from physical and environmental damage. The resistors can be made of variety of materials such as Si, Pb, Sn, metal films and more recently, multilayer ceramic chip type resistors.

The 4306M-101-473LF resistor network/array is a multi-terminal network/array, consisting of eight resistors with different resistor values connected in parallel. Each resistor is rated at 473 ohms in resistance, giving a total resistance of 37.84 ohms.

The component has a wide range of potential applications as it provides a simple and effective way of connecting a number of resistors together, without the need for additional components. It can be used as part of the signal conditioning circuit in electronic devices, as a current limiter, as a noise suppressor, or in the power supply of electronic circuits. It can also be used to match the impedance of the source and input within a circuit, or used as an amplifier in audio signals.

The working principle of the 4306M-101-473LF resistor network/array is relatively simple. It acts like a voltage divider, where the overall resistance is determined by the resistors in parallel, and the voltage is divided across the different resistors in the network/array. Therefore, when voltage is applied across the component, the voltage is divided as per the different resistor values, and the current flowing through the resistors is proportional to the resistance values. Hence, by selecting the appropriate combination of resistor values and connecting in parallel, the desired configuration can be achieved.