Lastwiderstands
Lastwiderstände, or load resistors in English, are resistors used to provide a defined electrical load to an electrical circuit. They dissipate electrical energy as heat and are employed to test, characterize, or stabilize power supplies, amplifiers, and other equipment. By drawing a known current at a given voltage, they help simulate real-world loading conditions and enable safe, repeatable measurements.
Typical forms include fixed power resistors made from materials such as wire-wound, metal oxide, or ceramic,
Key design and selection considerations include the resistance value (R), which sets the current at a given
Applications span laboratory testing of power supplies and electronic equipment, battery discharge testing, and as safe,