windozeuser Member Jul 22, 2005 #1 How do you read 5 and 6 color band resistors. I know how to read 4 band ones. I would just assume that on 5 band ones First, second, third are the value Fourth is the multiplier 5th is the tolerance and on six band resistors First, second, third, fourth is the value 5th is the multiplier 6th is the tolerance but this really doesn't make sense. Can anybody clear it up. Thanks
How do you read 5 and 6 color band resistors. I know how to read 4 band ones. I would just assume that on 5 band ones First, second, third are the value Fourth is the multiplier 5th is the tolerance and on six band resistors First, second, third, fourth is the value 5th is the multiplier 6th is the tolerance but this really doesn't make sense. Can anybody clear it up. Thanks
Nigel Goodwin Super Moderator Most Helpful Member Jul 23, 2005 #2 I would suggest that six bands probably only use three for value, just like five band, the extra sixth band is for temperature coefficient.
I would suggest that six bands probably only use three for value, just like five band, the extra sixth band is for temperature coefficient.