Description

A 51 Ohm 1/4W 5% 1206 SMD Chip Resistor is a small, surface-mount resistor used in various electronic applications. Below are its key specifications:

• Resistance: 51 Ohms, providing a specific resistance value to regulate the current flow within the circuit.
• Power Rating: 1/4W (0.25 watts), which means it can safely handle a maximum of 0.25 watts of power without the risk of overheating or failure.
• Tolerance: 5%, meaning the actual resistance can vary by ±5% from the nominal value of 51 Ohms.
• Package Size: 1206, which indicates that the physical dimensions of the resistor are 3.2 mm x 1.6 mm, a commonly used size for surface-mount devices (SMD), providing compactness for high-density circuit boards.

This resistor is typically used in general-purpose electronic circuits where a moderate tolerance is acceptable and space-saving is important. It is ideal for applications that do not require high precision but need low power dissipation.