Description

The 220 Ohm 5W Horizontal (Axial) Wirewound Cement Power Resistor ±5% Tolerance is a robust, high-performance resistor designed to provide precise resistance control and efficient power dissipation in applications that require medium to high power handling. With a resistance value of 220 Ohms and a power rating of 5 watts, this axial wirewound cement resistor is perfect for use in power electronics, automotive systems, industrial applications, and more.

Key Features:

• Resistance: 220 Ohms, offering stable and precise resistance for use in a variety of applications, including voltage regulation, current-limiting, and signal conditioning circuits.
• Power Rating: 5 watts (5W), ensuring that the resistor can handle moderate to high power levels without risk of overheating or failure, making it suitable for circuits with significant power demands.
• Tolerance: ±5% tolerance, meaning that the resistor will have a resistance within 5% of the nominal value, offering sufficient accuracy for general-purpose applications where slight resistance variations are acceptable.
• Wirewound Construction: The wirewound design ensures high accuracy, excellent temperature stability, and the ability to handle high currents. Wirewound resistors are known for their reliability and precise resistance, even under varying electrical and thermal conditions.
• Cement Body: The cement casing provides excellent heat dissipation and protects the resistor from external environmental factors. The cement material helps prevent thermal runaway and allows for efficient power dissipation, ensuring long-lasting performance.
• Axial Mounting: The horizontal (axial) mounting type allows for easy integration into printed circuit boards (PCBs), offering reliable and secure connections. The axial leads make it easy to mount the resistor in compact, space-constrained designs.

Technical Specifications:

• Resistance: 220 Ohms
• Power Rating: 5W
• Tolerance: ±5%
• Construction Type: Wirewound with cement body
• Mounting Type: Axial (Horizontal)
• Temperature Range: Typically from -55°C to +155°C (common for cement power resistors)

Applications:

• Power Supplies: Ideal for use in power supply circuits where precise voltage and current regulation is required. The resistor helps manage power dissipation and ensure stable operation of power supplies.
• Current Limiting: Perfect for current-limiting applications, where it prevents excessive current from damaging sensitive components by maintaining a stable and controlled current flow.
• Voltage Dividers: Suitable for use in high-power voltage divider circuits, ensuring stable voltage levels for signal conditioning, measurement, and other tasks.
• Motor Control Systems: Used in motor control applications to regulate the flow of power to motors and protect the system from overcurrent conditions that could lead to damage.
• Load Resistors: Ideal for acting as load resistors in testing, calibration, and performance evaluation of electronic circuits and components.
• Automotive Electronics: Well-suited for automotive circuits, where high-power resistors are required to handle power regulation, ballast control, and protection from power surges.
• Inductive Heating: Used in inductive heating systems and high-power electronics where heat dissipation and power handling are critical for optimal performance.

Why Choose the 220 Ohm 5W Horizontal (Axial) Wirewound Cement Power Resistor?

The 220 Ohm 5W Horizontal (Axial) Wirewound Cement Power Resistor is designed for reliable performance in high-power environments. With a 5W power rating, it can efficiently dissipate significant amounts of power without overheating, making it an excellent choice for circuits where reliable power handling is essential.

The wirewound construction ensures high resistance precision and stability, while the cement body provides the necessary heat resistance and thermal management, extending the resistor’s lifespan even in demanding conditions. The ±5% tolerance offers a good balance between cost and performance, suitable for general-purpose applications.

Whether you're building power supplies, voltage regulation circuits, current-limiting devices, or working on automotive or industrial systems, the 220 Ohm 5W Horizontal (Axial) Wirewound Cement Power Resistor is a dependable and durable component that will provide consistent performance and long-term reliability in high-power applications.