Brief Definition For Passive Devices

[shermaine]

Hi all,

Where can i can brief definitions for Passive devices for the following:

Resistor
(1) Carbon Film
(2) Metal Film
(3) Metal Oxide
(4) Chip Array Resistor
(5) Thick Film Resistor
(6) Thin Film Resistor
(7) Wire-Wound Resistor
(8) Variable Resistor
(9) All Clad Wire-Wound
(10) Power Resistor

May i know how many types of inductors is available in the market?
Pls also advise a useful website that have all the information for the passive components.
Pls advise.
Thanks.

 

[shermaine]

What's the difference between Thin and Thick film chip resistor?
How are they been formed?
Pls advise.
Thanks.