There is a large number of different types of resistor that can be bought and used. The properties of these different resistors vary, and it helps to obtain the right type of resistor for any given design to ensure that the best performance is obtained. Although many resistors will work in a variety of applications the type of resistor can be important in some cases. Accordingly, it is necessary to know about the different resistor types, and in which applications each type of resistor can be used