Carbon composition resistors are made by mixing carbon particles with a binder molded into a cylindrical shaped, and then baked. Resistance decreases as temperature increases. Resistance is more prone to drifting than with other types. Standard "classic" resistor.

    * ½ watt
    * -55° C to 125° C operating range
    * 350 V working, 700 V overload
    * Low inductance
    * Low capacitance
    * Better pulse endurance characteristics than film type resistors
    * EIA color coded