The CRCW-HP series has become very popular as the electronic industry trends towards high power chip resistors in applications demanding high surge capability and superior power dissipation or where miniaturization is the goal, such as automotive, industrial, telecommunication, computers, medical, military, avionics, and alternative energy. With increased power rating and pulse capabilities compared to standard parts, the CRCW-HP series may also turn out to be a miracle last minute fix when PCB design is already complete but a resistor with higher capabilities is needed.