Description

A 100 Ohm 1/4W 5% 1206 SMD Chip Resistor is a surface-mount resistor with the following key features:

• Resistance: 100 Ohms, used to regulate the flow of electrical current within the circuit by providing a specific resistance value.
• Power Rating: 1/4W (0.25 watts), meaning it is designed to safely dissipate up to 0.25 watts of power without risk of overheating or failure.
• Tolerance: 5%, indicating that the actual resistance value can vary by ±5% from the nominal 100 Ohms.
• Package Size: 1206, indicating the physical dimensions of the resistor are 3.2 mm x 1.6 mm, a compact size commonly used for surface-mount devices (SMD) in modern, high-density circuit designs.

This type of resistor is widely used in general-purpose applications where precision is not critical, and where space and power limitations are important considerations. It is ideal for electronic devices and circuits that require a moderate tolerance and compact size.