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What is the difference between a 4 band resistor and a 5 band resistor?

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The difference between 4, 5, and 6 band resistors is (mostly) the resistance tolerance. A five band resistor will have three bands giving the first three digits of the value, and will be +/- 2% or better.Aug 26, 2016

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