Resistor Network Power Rating Question

[HarryN]

Hi. I am looking at using a Vishay VSOR thin film resistor network - rating 1 watt / 10 resistors x 33 ohms.

I need at least 0.4 watt / resistor, or at least 2 watts total power dissipation. (either will work)

Can someone tell me if the 1 watt power rating for this part is 1 watt total or 1 watt / resistor ? or an alternative ?

Thanks HarryN

 

[Doug Owen]

Harry,

Not a problem. If it's the size of a 14 or 16 pin IC, it's one watt total.

If it's ten watts, it's either the size of a power transistor looking for a heatsink, or is ceramic and about the size of half a wooden pencil and real hot when working.

My money's on the former.

Doug Owen