Description

The 470 Ohm 5W Vertical (MPR) Wirewound Cement Power Resistor ±5% Tolerance is a high-performance component designed to deliver precise resistance and reliable power dissipation in various medium-power applications. Its robust construction, high power rating, and reliable temperature stability make it ideal for use in power regulation, current-limiting, and filtering circuits.

Key Features:

• Resistance: 470 Ohms, offering a stable and accurate resistance value suitable for various electronic circuits, including voltage dividers, power supplies, and current-limiting applications. This value is perfect for balancing voltage and current in many different designs.
• Power Rating: 5 watts (5W), meaning the resistor can safely dissipate up to 5 watts of power without overheating. This makes it well-suited for applications that involve moderate power dissipation and where heat management is essential.
• Tolerance: ±5% tolerance, ensuring that the actual resistance will be within ±5% of the nominal value of 470 Ohms. This tolerance is adequate for general-purpose applications where exact resistance is not critical but reliable performance is necessary.
• Wirewound Construction: The wirewound design ensures accurate resistance values and good thermal stability. Wirewound resistors are known for their ability to handle higher currents and dissipate more power, making them ideal for power-sensitive circuits.
• Cement Body: The cement casing provides excellent heat dissipation, preventing the resistor from overheating during continuous or peak power applications. This casing also protects the resistor from mechanical stress and harsh environmental conditions.
• Vertical Mounting (MPR): The vertical (MPR) mounting style allows for a more compact and space-efficient design. This mounting configuration is suitable for installations where vertical component placement is necessary or where board space is limited.

Technical Specifications:

• Resistance: 470 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 resistor is ideal for regulating current, filtering voltage, and dissipating excess power in power supply circuits, ensuring stable and efficient operation.
• Current Limiting: In current-limiting circuits, it protects sensitive components by preventing excessive current flow, ensuring the system operates safely and effectively.
• Voltage Dividers: Commonly used in voltage divider circuits, the 470 Ohm resistor helps create specific voltage levels for control systems, signal processing, and measurement applications.
• Motor Control Circuits: Frequently found in motor control systems where it regulates current to prevent overcurrent conditions and ensures smooth operation of motors.
• Load Resistors: Often used as load resistors in test circuits, they simulate real-world conditions by dissipating power and ensuring accurate performance during circuit testing and evaluation.
• Inductive Heating Systems: Suitable for use in inductive heating circuits, where stable power dissipation is required, preventing overheating and ensuring efficient operation.
• Automotive Electronics: Ideal for automotive applications, providing reliable power regulation and protecting sensitive automotive electronics from power surges and transient voltage spikes.

Why Choose the 470 Ohm 5W Vertical (MPR) Wirewound Cement Power Resistor?

The 470 Ohm 5W Vertical (MPR) Wirewound Cement Power Resistor is an excellent choice for medium-power applications where accurate resistance and reliable power dissipation are necessary. With its 5W power rating, it can handle moderate power levels, ensuring safe and efficient operation in various types of circuits. The wirewound construction ensures high precision and excellent temperature stability, making it suitable for use in demanding applications where thermal management is critical.

The cement body enhances the resistor's ability to dissipate heat, ensuring it can withstand prolonged or peak power conditions without compromising its integrity. The ±5% tolerance offers a good balance between cost and performance, making it ideal for general-purpose applications where perfect precision is not required, but reliable and consistent performance is needed.

With its vertical (MPR) mounting configuration, this resistor is easy to integrate into compact designs where vertical component placement is required or where space is limited. Whether you are working on power supplies, current-limiting circuits, motor control systems, or automotive electronics, the 470 Ohm 5W Vertical (MPR) Wirewound Cement Power Resistor provides the stability, durability, and performance necessary to ensure the reliability of your circuits.