Resistor/Inductor/Capacitor description with Applications - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / beginners

author: matrixofdynamism
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2023, 10:33:02 pm
content: Resistors come in various materials like carbon film, metal film, metal oxide, wirewound, foil. I am referring to linear resistors. I have as of yet, not come across a video from DJ that goes into the subject of resistors based on materials and their applications. Such a video would go into the details like what material is suitable for which applications and why, about the change in value with temperature and age, the relative cost of components. It would also discuss the frequency aspect of the different resistors.Inductors come in various materials like Air Core, Iron Core, Ferrite Core, Laminated Steel Core, Iron Powder Core, Ceramic Core. Then they come in various shapes and sizes like torroidal and others including multilayer and other small packages. I have as of yet, not come across a video from DJ that goes into the subject of inductors based on materials and their applications. Such a video would go into the details like what material is suitable for which applications and why, about the change in value with temperature and age, the relative cost of components. It would also discuss the A.C aspect of the different indcutors and how to choose one for an application. Choosing inductor is much harder than choosing resistor or capacitor.Capacitors come in various materials like Alumium electrolytic, Tantalum, (various dielectric based) cermaic, mica among others. They come in various shapes and sizes. I have come across a video (2 part series) from DJ "EEVblog #33". I am not sure why the same has not been done for resistors and inductors. Or has it?

author: TimFox
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2023, 10:40:30 pm
content: There is no shortage of information on the internet about the different types, materials, and constructions of passive components, and their use cases.Before that, there were textbooks on that exact subject.An ancient example (1959):https://worldradiohistory.com/BOOKSHELF-ARH/Technology/Rider-Books/Rider-R-L-C-Components-Handbook-Mark.pdf(2005):https://borsesachin.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/the-electronics-handbook.pdfA training seminar from Analog Devices:https://www.analog.com/media/en/training-seminars/design-handbooks/Basic-Linear-Design/Chapter10.pdf

author: matrixofdynamism
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 11, 2023, 09:07:40 am
content: The information on the internet is usually scattered and most resources go into only very basic theoretical details. But someone like Dave Jones has his own way to tackle a subject. The thing is, since he made video on capacitors long time ago, I had expected video on inductors and resistors but never found them.

author: TimFox
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 11, 2023, 02:35:52 pm
content: Try the unscattered information in the Analog Devices site that I linked.

author: cathykai
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 11, 2025, 05:09:00 am
content: Video Recommendations:• Dave’s own EEVblog Fundamentals series on YouTube – great explanations and hands-on demos:EEVblog #5 - CapacitorsEEVblog #6 - Inductors• Afrotechmods – clear visuals and beginner-friendly:Passive Components PlaylistBook Recommendations:• Practical Electronics for Inventors by Paul Scherz & Simon Monk – excellent mix of theory and real-world usage.• The Art of Electronics by Horowitz & Hill – more advanced, but a must-have for serious learners.Hope that helps!