Description

A 510 Ohm 1/4W 5% 1206 SMD Chip Resistor is a surface-mount resistor with the following specifications:

• Resistance: 510 Ohms, providing a specific resistance to control the current flow in the circuit.
• Power Rating: 1/4W (0.25 watts), meaning it can safely dissipate up to 0.25 watts of power without overheating or causing failure.
• Tolerance: 5%, indicating that the actual resistance value may vary by ±5% from the nominal 510 Ohms.
• Package Size: 1206, meaning the physical dimensions of the resistor are 3.2 mm x 1.6 mm, a standard size for surface-mount devices (SMD), ideal for use in compact, high-density circuit designs.

This resistor is typically used in general-purpose, low-power electronic applications where a 5% tolerance is acceptable. Its small size and power rating make it well-suited for modern, space-efficient electronics and circuits.