Description

A 62K Ohm 1/4W 1% Through Hole Resistor is a precision resistor that offers stable resistance for various electronic applications. It has the following characteristics:

• Resistance Value: 62K Ohms (62,000 Ohms), which means it has a moderate level of resistance to electrical current flow. It is used in circuits where a specific resistance of this value is required.
• Power Rating: 1/4 Watt (0.25W), indicating that the resistor can safely dissipate up to 0.25 watts of power without overheating or damaging the component.
• Tolerance: 1%, which means the actual resistance can vary by up to 1% from its nominal value of 62K Ohms. This level of precision is essential for applications where small deviations in resistance can impact circuit performance, such as in signal processing or precision measurement instruments.
• Type: Through-Hole, which refers to the mounting style of the resistor. The leads are inserted into holes on a printed circuit board (PCB) and soldered on the other side, providing a secure electrical connection. Through-hole resistors are typically more durable than their surface-mount counterparts, especially in high-power or high-vibration environments.
• Construction: The resistor is usually made from a metal oxide or carbon composition, which provides reliable performance over time and under various operating conditions.
• Applications: This resistor is suitable for general-purpose applications in electronics, such as in voltage dividers, filtering circuits, biasing components, and signal conditioning. It can be used in consumer electronics, automotive applications, industrial controls, and test equipment, where precision and power handling are necessary.

This component is often chosen when exact resistance values are critical and where power dissipation is limited to lower values, as in many analog and digital circuits.