Description

A 180 Ohm 1/4W 5% 1206 SMD Chip Resistor is a surface-mount resistor with the following key characteristics:

• Resistance: 180 Ohms, which determines the amount of resistance to the current in the circuit.
• Power Rating: 1/4W (0.25 watts), meaning it can dissipate a maximum of 0.25 watts of power without overheating or causing damage.
• Tolerance: 5%, indicating that the actual resistance value may vary by ±5% from the nominal 180 Ohms.
• Package Size: 1206, which refers to the physical dimensions of the resistor—3.2 mm x 1.6 mm—making it a compact surface-mount device (SMD) suitable for modern, high-density circuit boards.

This resistor is typically used in general-purpose, low-power electronic circuits where a 5% tolerance is acceptable. Its small size and power rating make it ideal for use in space-efficient, high-performance devices.