> Yes, I understand why the series are what they are.  What I
> don't understand
> is why E12 is still considered more available than E24 since
> 10% resistors
> have gone the way of dinosours a long time ago.

When you try to limit the number of different components you have in
stock it makes sense to stick to a (lower) E serie and stock all values
in that serie. Hence when you design for DIY it makes sense to limit
yourself to the lowest (reasonable!) E serie.

Wouter van Ooijen

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