Description

A 560 Ohm 2W 5% Through Hole Resistor is an electronic component designed to provide resistance in a circuit, controlling current flow and protecting other components from excess current. This resistor has the following key features:

1. Resistance Value: 560 Ohms (Ω). This is the electrical resistance the resistor offers to the flow of current, ensuring the correct amount of current flows through a circuit and that sensitive components aren’t damaged.

2. Power Rating: 2 Watts (W). The resistor can safely dissipate up to 2W of power without overheating or failing. The power rating determines the maximum energy the resistor can handle before it risks damage, so selecting the right power rating is essential for ensuring circuit longevity and reliability.

3. Tolerance: 5%. The tolerance indicates the possible variation in the resistor’s actual resistance value from the nominal (560 Ohms). In this case, the resistor's value can vary by ±5%, meaning the actual resistance can range from 532 Ohms to 588 Ohms. A 5% tolerance is standard for general-purpose resistors.

4. Construction Type: Through Hole. This means the resistor is designed to be inserted into a hole on a PCB (printed circuit board) and soldered in place. Through-hole resistors are typically more robust and suitable for applications where durability and higher power ratings are required.

5. Size and Dimensions: These resistors come in a standard form factor for through-hole components, typically with a cylindrical body and two lead wires for mounting onto a circuit board.

6. Applications: 560 Ohm 2W 5% resistors are commonly used in power regulation circuits, signal conditioning, current-limiting applications, and various other electronic designs requiring reliable resistance and power handling. Due to the 2W power rating, they are often found in circuits where higher current may flow, such as amplifiers, power supplies, and protection circuits.

7. Construction Material: These resistors are often made from materials like carbon film, metal oxide, or metal film, with metal oxide being more common for higher power ratings like 2W due to better heat dissipation and reliability under stress.

This resistor is a reliable and durable component, ideal for general-purpose and power-related electronic applications where moderate resistance and power dissipation are required.