Values of ppm/°C of 2 resistors in parallel

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  • Cap_search
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    • Jan 2013
    • 29
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    #1

    Values of ppm/°C of 2 resistors in parallel

    First of all Happier New Year to all,

    Dear all, I hope I'm posting this in the right forum.

    Ok, I'd like to know the final ppm/°C of 2 identical resistors in parallel.

    Given two same resistors in parallel of, say, 1Ω (1W), both rated 300ppm/°C,
    I know their resistance will be 0.5Ω (2W), but will their combined tempco
    value also be halved to 150ppm/°C ?
    Or their tempco will be increased to 600ppm/°C ??

    Thank you, any hint would be greatly appreciated!
  • eccerr0r
    Solder Sloth
    • Nov 2012
    • 8697
    • USA

    #2
    Re: Values of ppm/°C of 2 resistors in parallel

    On the first order, it would be unchanged.

    On the second order, it depends on how you're using them, as resistors generate heat.

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    • Cap_search
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      • Jan 2013
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      #3
      Re: Values of ppm/°C of 2 resistors in parallel

      Originally posted by eccerr0r

      On the first order, it would be unchanged.

      On the second order, it depends on how you're using them, as resistors generate heat.
      Hmm, so the tempco remains unchanged. Ok, thanks eccerr0r!

      These are for emitter sensing resistors in a power amplifier (output stage).
      I'm asking because the value required is about 0.5Ω, but I have only 1Ω ones.

      And I thought because they were sharing same duty in parallel, then they could
      be/perform more stable through most loads or powers.

      Probably tempco is not critical in this application area.
      Thanks again! Much appreciated!
      Last edited by Cap_search; 01-05-2021, 01:40 PM.

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