5.6 Ohm 0.5W 5% Carbon Film Resistor Axial Through-Hole

Product Overview

The 0.5W Carbon Film Resistor is the robust “big brother” to the standard 1/4W resistor. While it shares the same precision carbon film technology, it is built on a physically larger ceramic core. This increased surface area allows it to dissipate heat more efficiently, ensuring reliability in circuits where standard resistors might overheat or fail.

Why choose 0.5W?

Sometimes, 1/4 Watt just isn’t enough. The 1/2 Watt rating provides a critical safety margin for your designs. It is the preferred choice for power-intensive applications, such as driving high-brightness LEDs, managing current in power supply rails, or working with higher voltage drops where thermal stability is key.

Technical Highlights

• Power Rating: 0.5 Watts (1/2W) — Double the capacity of standard resistors.

• Technology: Carbon Film (Axial Lead)

• Tolerance: ±5% (Standard 4-Band Color Code)

• Operating Temp: -55°C to +155°C

• Dimensions: Larger body size for enhanced thermal performance.

Ideal Applications

• Power Supplies: Bleeder resistors and voltage regulators.

• Audio Electronics: Amplifier bias circuits and signal paths.

• Lighting: Driving 12V LED strings or high-current indicators.

• Automotive: Robust enough for 12V–14V vehicle systems.

Key Features

• High Power Handling: Safely handles continuous loads up to 0.5 Watts without degradation.

• Enhanced Durability: Thicker epoxy coating provides superior resistance to humidity and thermal shock.

• Low Noise: Optimized material structure reduces current noise, essential for audio applications.

• RoHS Compliant: Lead-free construction, safe for all commercial and hobbyist uses.