Tolerance in resistors and capacitors refers to the allowable deviation from the specified resistance or capacitance value. Common tolerance values are 5%, 10%, and 20%. For example, a 100 Ohm resistor with a 10% tolerance can have an actual resistance ranging from 90 to 110 Ohms. Understanding tolerance is essential for accurately interpreting component specifications and ensuring circuit reliability.
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trashman said:I usually see it when I'm looking at stuff with with caps and resistors, but have no idea what it is, and i can't respect a value if i don't know what it is. i did a quick google and didnt find anything, maybe I am just not looking hard enough, but i thought i would ask