CMF507K8700FKBF

Through Hole Resistors

Through hole resistors is kind of components that are widely used for regulating voltage or current in a circuit. The popular component for this kind of application is CMF507K8700FKBF.

Application Field

This resistor is mainly used in the industrial field. It can be used in various kinds of instruments such as voltage regulators, motor control systems, temperature controllers, etc. Since it has a high power rating and low voltage drop, it is often used as a shunt regulator, in order to regulate the current in the circuit. It is also frequently used in applications where the current needs to be regulated to a certain limit.

Working Principle

This resistor works by converting electrical energy into heat energy. When the resistor is connected to an electric power source, the current flowing through it creates an electric field, which generates a voltage drop across its terminals. This voltage drop causes the current to be dissipated as heat, thus limiting the amount of current that can pass through the resistor.

The amount of current that can pass through the resistor can be adjusted by changing the resistance value. This is done by either adjusting the value of the material used in the resistor, or by adjusting its physical dimensions. This makes it very easy to regulate the current in the circuit.

In addition to regulating the current, this type of resistor also acts as a current sensor. It can detect the amount of current that is being used in the circuit and can be used to provide feedback for controlling the circuit or as input for certain types of measurements.