Can I make this Resistor fit on PCB?

riotubes · 7th November 2006, 03:09 PM

I want to use Mills non inductive wirewound resistors on a DAC and tube stage PCBs. The throughholes are spaced about 1/2" (12.5mm) but the resistor body is 0.625" (16mm). Can I bend the leads back underneath the resistor to fit through the holes, or is this a bad idea...and hence be looking for a smaller part?

Use of resistors are for I/V conversion and high frequency filter in signal path.

Bob0513 · 7th November 2006, 04:13 PM

Can you mount the resistor on its side and then bend the leads 90 degrees into their holes?

riotubes · 7th November 2006, 04:22 PM

Unfortunately No. The body of the resistor is about 5/8" while the holes are probably 1/2" apart. I would need to bend the leads greater than 90 degrees...hence the body of the resistor would not be sitting flush on the pcb. Is this OK or should I look for a smaller part?

Jan Dupont · 7th November 2006, 06:49 PM

No problems in bending the leads more than 90 degrees to make your resistor fit

riotubes · 7th November 2006, 06:59 PM

Thanks Jan, that's the feedback I was hoping to get!

7th November 2006, 03:09 PM	#1
riotubes diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles	Can I make this Resistor fit on PCB? I want to use Mills non inductive wirewound resistors on a DAC and tube stage PCBs. The throughholes are spaced about 1/2" (12.5mm) but the resistor body is 0.625" (16mm). Can I bend the leads back underneath the resistor to fit through the holes, or is this a bad idea...and hence be looking for a smaller part? Use of resistors are for I/V conversion and high frequency filter in signal path. __________________ Cheers ~ Mike

7th November 2006, 04:22 PM	#3
riotubes diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles	Unfortunately No. The body of the resistor is about 5/8" while the holes are probably 1/2" apart. I would need to bend the leads greater than 90 degrees...hence the body of the resistor would not be sitting flush on the pcb. Is this OK or should I look for a smaller part? __________________ Cheers ~ Mike

7th November 2006, 06:49 PM	#4
Jan Dupont diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark	No problems in bending the leads more than 90 degrees to make your resistor fit __________________ Free Schematic and Service Manual downloads www.audio-circuit.dk, Company: www.dupont-audio.com, Joint venture: www.DupontMantra.com

7th November 2006, 06:59 PM	#5
riotubes diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles	Thanks Jan, that's the feedback I was hoping to get! __________________ Cheers ~ Mike

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7th November 2006, 04:13 PM	#2
Bob0513 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: home	Can you mount the resistor on its side and then bend the leads 90 degrees into their holes?

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