At 12:18 AM 11/23/02 -0600, you wrote:
>Assuming through-hole mount, I can see all of this being
>done with a wire-jumper, rather than a specialized part.

It's the reverse of what you say in many cases. The 0-R resistor is
a standard part that can be ordered along with all the other
resistors from the same manufacturer, fed off the same reels or
out of similar bags, and
inserted with the same machine. The wire comes from different
suppliers (extra cost) and requires a special machine for insertion
(more overhead). Specialized insulated jumpers are very expensive
in comparison (leaded resistors are 5 or 10 to a penny US).
Pre-bent 0-R resistors are good for hand insertion
if you're working in that kind of environment.

BTW, they do have specs on the real resistance (milliohms) and
current rating (amperes).

Best regards,

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