560 Ohm 0.25W Carbon Film Resistor - 5% Tolerance (Pack of 5)

Product Description The 560 Ohm 1/4 Watt Resistor is a fundamental passive component used for precise current control and signal biasing. These carbon film resistors feature a 5% tolerance, ensuring reliable performance for standard prototyping and hobbyist projects. With a 0.25W power rating, they are specifically optimized for use as LED current limiters in 12V systems and as base resistors in transistor switching circuits, providing a stable resistive barrier in a compact axial form factor.

Key Features

• Optimized for 12V Systems: Ideal for driving standard LEDs from a 12V power source at a safe and efficient current level.

• Axial Through-Hole Leads: Features flexible, tin-plated leads for seamless insertion into breadboards and easy soldering on PCBs.

• 4-Band Color Identification: Clearly marked with Green, Blue, Brown, Gold bands for instant manual sorting and value verification.

• Stable Performance: Carbon film technology ensures low electrical noise and reliable resistance over long-term use.

• Flame Retardant Coating: Built with a protective layer to enhance safety during minor circuit overloads.

Technical Details

• Maximum Working Voltage: Rated for stable operation up to 250V AC/DC in standard circuit environments.

• Overload Surge Capacity: Capable of withstanding short-duration peak surges up to 500V without failure.

• Operating Temperature: Functions accurately within a wide range of -55°C to +155°C.

• Temperature Coefficient: Typically rated at ±450 ppm/°C, providing thermal stability during continuous operation.

• Dielectric Strength: Offers high insulation protection up to 500V AC between the element and surroundings.

• Lead Material: Solder-plated copper-clad steel leads for superior conductivity and reliable mechanical joints.

• Resistance Stability: Engineered to stay within ±3% of the nominal value after 1,000 hours of rated load.

• Compact Body Size: Miniature axial dimensions (approx. 2.3mm diameter) allow for high-density component layouts.

• Environmental Standards: Fully RoHS compliant and lead-free for modern electronic assembly requirements.

• Low Parasitic Inductance: Suitable for high-speed logic signal conditioning and basic RF filtering.

• Moisture Protection: Sealed with multiple epoxy layers to prevent oxidation of the carbon element in humid conditions.

• Audio Performance: Low current-noise characteristics make them suitable for basic audio signal conditioning.

• Precision Class: Classified as Class J (±5%) for cost-effective performance in general electronics.

• Indefinite Shelf Life: Protective lacquer ensures the leads and element remain viable for long-term storage.

• Solderability: Meets industrial standards for both manual soldering and automatic wave soldering.