How much power can a resistor take for a short duration?

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http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/39226.pdf
Gives a nice %rated power vs. time curve "power overload"

masa6614 said:
http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/39226.pdf
Gives a nice %rated power vs. time curve "power overload"

This curve is true for this type of resistors and not for every resistor.

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