Description

The 22 Ohm 5W Horizontal (Axial) Wirewound Cement Power Resistor ±5% Tolerance is a high-quality resistor designed for applications requiring precise resistance values and the ability to dissipate significant amounts of power. This axial wirewound cement resistor is constructed to provide stability, reliability, and consistent performance in high-power circuits, making it ideal for industrial, automotive, and power electronics applications.

Key Features:

• Resistance: 22 Ohms, offering accurate and stable resistance for use in current-limiting, voltage division, and other high-power applications.
• Power Rating: 5 watts (5W), providing the capacity to dissipate higher amounts of power without overheating or failure, making it suitable for circuits with moderate to high power requirements.
• Tolerance: ±5% tolerance, ensuring that the resistor will provide a resistance value that is within 5% of the nominal value, which is standard for many general-purpose applications.
• Construction: Wirewound construction, known for its durability and ability to handle higher currents. This construction type also ensures excellent temperature stability and a high degree of accuracy in the resistance value.
• Cement Body: The cement body provides heat resistance and protection for the resistor, enhancing its ability to dissipate heat efficiently and extend the lifespan of the component.
• Axial Mounting: The axial lead design allows for easy integration into through-hole PCBs, ensuring secure and reliable connections in a wide range of applications.
• Horizontal Mounting Orientation: The resistor is designed for horizontal mounting, allowing it to be installed in specific orientations within a circuit, optimizing space and heat dissipation.

Technical Specifications:

• Resistance: 22 Ohms
• Power Rating: 5W
• Tolerance: ±5%
• Construction Type: Wirewound with a cement body
• Mounting Type: Axial (Horizontal)
• Temperature Range: Typically -55°C to +155°C (standard range for many cement power resistors)

Applications:

• Power Supply Circuits: Ideal for use in power supplies and voltage regulation circuits where resistance needs to dissipate significant amounts of power.
• Current Limiting: Commonly used for current-limiting applications in power electronics, where they help regulate the amount of current flowing through sensitive components.
• Motor Control Systems: Used in motor control and other high-power applications where precision resistance values are required to maintain stable system operation.
• Voltage Divider Networks: Useful in creating voltage dividers that require high power handling capability while maintaining a stable resistance value.
• Load Resistors: Perfect for acting as a load resistor in power testing, ensuring that electrical components are under the proper load during testing or calibration.
• Automotive Applications: Used in automotive circuits for power regulation, ballast control, and other power-distribution applications, particularly in high-power scenarios.
• Inductive Heating Systems: Suitable for use in circuits that involve inductive heating, where high power dissipation and heat resistance are required.

Why Choose the 22 Ohm 5W Horizontal (Axial) Wirewound Cement Power Resistor?

The 22 Ohm 5W Horizontal (Axial) Wirewound Cement Power Resistor is the perfect choice for applications requiring robust power handling and resistance stability. Its 5W power rating ensures that it can handle moderate to high power levels without overheating or failure, making it an excellent option for industrial, automotive, and power electronics applications.

The wirewound construction guarantees precise resistance values and excellent temperature stability, while the cement body helps dissipate heat effectively and protect the resistor from environmental stress. With ±5% tolerance, this resistor offers good accuracy for most general-purpose applications, while the horizontal axial mounting makes it easy to integrate into designs requiring efficient space utilization and heat management.

Whether you’re designing power supplies, current-limiting circuits, or voltage dividers, this resistor offers reliable performance, efficient power dissipation, and long-term durability in demanding environments. Its construction and design make it a dependable choice for a wide range of power electronics and industrial applications.