The 10 Ohm 1/4W 5% Copper Wire Through Hole Resistor
is a general-purpose resistor widely used in low-power electronic circuits.
Below is a detailed description of its specifications and typical applications:
Specifications:
- Resistance
Value: 10 ohms
The resistor provides a nominal resistance of 10 ohms. This value is
commonly used in circuits where moderate current limiting or voltage
division is required.
- Power
Rating: 1/4 watt (0.25W)
The resistor can safely dissipate up to 1/4 watt (0.25W) of power without
overheating. This makes it suitable for low-power applications, such as
signal-level circuits or low-power control systems.
- Tolerance:
±5%
The resistor’s actual resistance may vary by ±5% from its nominal value of
10 ohms. For instance, the resistance could range from 9.5 ohms to 10.5
ohms. This tolerance is typical for general-purpose resistors and is
acceptable for most non-precision applications.
- Mounting
Type: Through hole
This resistor features leads that pass through holes on a printed circuit
board (PCB) for soldering. The through-hole mounting method is commonly
used for its robust mechanical and electrical connections, making it ideal
for both prototyping and mass production.
- Material:
Copper Wire
The resistor is made using copper wire, which offers excellent
conductivity and cost efficiency. Copper is a popular material for
low-power resistors due to its balance of performance and affordability.
Key Features:
- 10
Ohms Resistance: A resistance value of 10 ohms is typically used in
circuits for limiting current, dividing voltages, or as part of feedback
networks. It is also used in many low-power analog applications.
- 1/4W
Power Rating: With a power rating of 1/4W, this resistor is intended
for use in circuits where low amounts of power are dissipated, such as in
small amplifiers, voltage regulators, or low-power signal processing
circuits.
- 5%
Tolerance: The ±5% tolerance means that the actual resistance can vary
by up to 5% from the nominal 10 ohms. This level of tolerance is commonly
used for general-purpose resistors, where precision is not critical, but
reliability is important.
- Copper
Wire Construction: Copper is used because it has a low resistance, is
cost-effective, and is easy to manufacture. Copper wire resistors are
ideal for applications where moderate precision is acceptable, and the
focus is on reducing cost while maintaining functionality.
Typical Applications:
- Current
Limiting: The 10-ohm value is commonly used in circuits where
controlling or limiting the current is essential. It is used in power
supplies, LED circuits, motor driver circuits, and other low-power
applications to ensure that the components do not receive excessive
current.
- Voltage
Division: This resistor can be part of a voltage divider network to
create specific voltage drops. For example, it may be used to reduce a
higher voltage to a lower, desired level in a sensor interface or analog
signal conditioning circuit.
- Feedback
Networks: In amplifier circuits, the 10-ohm resistor may be used as
part of the feedback network to adjust the gain or impedance in
operational amplifier (op-amp) systems. It is often used in low-power
audio and signal processing systems.
- Power
Dissipation: Given its 1/4W power rating, this resistor is well-suited
for circuits where only small amounts of power need to be dissipated, such
as in voltage regulation circuits, simple signal filtering, or low-power
amplifiers.
