Resistor Component Slit Design for Voltage Control

The resistor layer is divided into multiple segments by forming slits that extend in the first direction. These slits partition the originally continuous resistor layer into distinct sections, which prevents the non-uniform surface effects from propagating across the entire layer and improves overall resistance value control.

The slits create local variations in the resistor layer structure, with different regions having distinct electrical characteristics. By controlling the slit dimensions and positions, the patent achieves precise local resistance control while compensating for surface non-uniformity caused by paste application and sintering processes.

The patent transitions from a simple linear resistor layer to a multi-dimensional structure by introducing slits that extend in the first direction. This dimensional change allows the resistor layer to achieve an effective length of L/(1-r) without proportionally increasing the footprint area, as the slits create a more compact, space-efficient configuration.

The slits are positioned and dimensioned to create a nested-like configuration where the resistor layer folds back on itself in a controlled manner. This nesting effect increases the effective electrical path length while maintaining a compact overall device area, as the current path becomes more complex without requiring proportional area expansion.