Description

The 1K5 Ohm 5W Vertical (MPR) Wirewound Cement Power Resistor ±5% Tolerance is a high-performance resistor designed to provide reliable resistance and power dissipation in medium-power applications. Featuring a durable wirewound construction and cement casing, it is ideal for circuits requiring precise resistance, stable performance, and efficient heat management.

Key Features:

• Resistance: 1,500 Ohms (1K5 Ohm), offering a precise and stable resistance value suitable for a wide variety of applications, including voltage dividers, current regulation, and power dissipation circuits.
• Power Rating: 5 watts (5W), meaning it can safely dissipate up to 5 watts of power without overheating, making it suitable for medium-power applications requiring consistent performance.
• Tolerance: ±5% tolerance, which means the actual resistance value will fall within 5% of the nominal 1K5 Ohm value. This tolerance is ideal for most general-purpose applications where perfect precision is not critical.
• Wirewound Construction: The wirewound design ensures high accuracy and excellent thermal stability, allowing the resistor to handle higher currents and power dissipation without significant changes in resistance.
• Cement Body: The cement casing enhances the resistor's heat dissipation capabilities, preventing overheating and maintaining long-term stability. It also provides mechanical protection against environmental factors.
• Vertical Mounting (MPR): The vertical (MPR) mounting configuration allows for efficient use of space on the PCB, ensuring secure placement in designs where vertical integration is preferred.

Technical Specifications:

• Resistance: 1.5K Ohms (1,500 Ohms)
• Power Rating: 5W
• Tolerance: ±5%
• Construction Type: Wirewound with cement body
• Mounting Type: Vertical (MPR)
• Temperature Range: Typically from -55°C to +155°C (standard for cement power resistors)

Applications:

• Power Supplies: The 1K5 Ohm resistor is perfect for regulating current, stabilizing voltage levels, and safely dissipating excess power in power supply circuits.
• Current Limiting: Used in current-limiting circuits, this resistor helps protect sensitive components from overcurrent conditions, ensuring safe operation in power-sensitive environments.
• Voltage Dividers: In voltage divider circuits, the 1K5 Ohm resistor is used to achieve precise voltage levels for signal processing, measurement, and control applications.
• Motor Control Systems: This resistor is ideal for controlling current flow in motor control systems, preventing overcurrent issues and ensuring efficient operation of motors and related electronics.
• Load Resistors: It can be used as a load resistor in test circuits, simulating real-world conditions and ensuring accurate performance during testing and evaluation.
• Inductive Heating Systems: Suitable for inductive heating applications, where efficient power dissipation is essential for preventing overheating and maintaining system stability.
• Automotive Electronics: This resistor can be used in automotive applications for regulating power, protecting components from voltage spikes, and ensuring the safe operation of electrical circuits.

Why Choose the 1K5 Ohm 5W Vertical (MPR) Wirewound Cement Power Resistor?

The 1K5 Ohm 5W Vertical (MPR) Wirewound Cement Power Resistor is an excellent choice for medium-power applications that require reliable resistance and efficient power dissipation. With a 5W power rating, it can safely handle continuous and transient power dissipation while maintaining consistent resistance and stable performance.

The wirewound construction ensures high precision and thermal stability, making it ideal for power-sensitive applications. The cement body enhances its ability to dissipate heat, ensuring it operates within safe thermal limits even under high power conditions. The ±5% tolerance strikes a good balance between cost and performance, providing reliable operation in a wide range of applications.

The vertical (MPR) mounting style makes it easy to integrate into compact designs, saving space on the PCB and offering flexibility for different mounting configurations. Whether you are designing power supplies, current-limiting circuits, voltage dividers, or working on motor control systems or automotive electronics, the 1K5 Ohm 5W Vertical (MPR) Wirewound Cement Power Resistor provides the durability and performance you need for reliable circuit operation.l provide reliable, long-lasting performance. Its high power handling, precise resistance, and durable construction make it a valuable component for a wide range of power electronics applications.