Re: Can a 1W resistor handle 50W for 7msec?

On Fri, 28 Nov 2003 08:15:13 +0000, "Ian White, G3SEK"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>Agreed - the answer lies on the bench, not here on the Internet.

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With all due respect Ian, I disagree.  The only way to be sure a
resistor is correctly sized for pulse power ratings is to consult the
manufacturer.  Doing a bench test may be valid for that particular
resistor, but manufacturers are free to make changes in the way they
make a resistor, and unless they specify pulse ratings, those changes
may invalidate your testing.

Having said that, I would agree that for Amateur Radio purposes you
might get away with it, but bench qualification like this is shoddy
engineering.

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Bill, W6WRT