V758

The terminations should not be bent closer than 1.6mm from the body, and the recommended minimum bend radius is 1.2mm. If resistors are to dissipate full rated power, the terminations should not be soldered closer than 4mm from the body.

When cold, vitreous enamel has excellent insulation resistance. In common with all insulants the specific resistance of the enamel decreases with increase in temperature. Therefore, resistors operated at near maximum temperature cannot be classed as insulated and should not be used in contact with any conducting material.

Care must be taken when determining clearance distance between the resistor body and the printed circuit board or other components to ensure these are not over heated. Resistance is measured 6mm from the body.