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WSL12061L000FBA

Vishay Intertechnology

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

.001 ohm

.25 W

170 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL STRIP

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

BULK

1206

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-65 Cel

275

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

.635 mm

.0158 V

ANTI-SULFUR

3.2 mm

e0

AEC-Q200

1.6 mm

MP2060-250-1%

Caddock Electronics

FIXED RESISTOR

THROUGH HOLE MOUNT

250 ohm

60 W

150 Cel

1 %

5.08 mm

25 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

Tube

2

Radial

FLAT

Fixed Resistors

-55 Cel

-20,80

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

12.7 mm

16.26 mm

RATED AC VOLTAGE: 250V, FREE AIR POWER: 2.5W

10.41 mm

e3

4.45 mm

MP2060-500-1%

Caddock Electronics

FIXED RESISTOR

THROUGH HOLE MOUNT

500 ohm

60 W

150 Cel

1 %

5.08 mm

25 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

Tube

2

Radial

FLAT

Fixed Resistors

-55 Cel

-20,80

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

12.7 mm

16.26 mm

RATED AC VOLTAGE: 250V, FREE AIR POWER: 2.5W

10.41 mm

e3

4.45 mm

RC1218FK-072KL

Yageo

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

2000 ohm

1 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

Rectangular

TR, EMBOSSED PLASTIC, 7 INCH

1218

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier

.55 mm

200 V

LASER TRIMMABLE

3.1 mm

e3

4.6 mm

MCR10EZHFLR100

ROHM

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

.1 ohm

.25 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

0805

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

600

Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier

.55 mm

.1581 V

2 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

1.25 mm

ESR10EZPF1304

ROHM

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

1300000 ohm

.4 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Chip

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

0805

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

FIXED RESISTOR

-55 Cel

100

TIN OVER NICKEL

.55 mm

150 V

LASER TRIMMABLE, STANDARD: TS 16949

2 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

1.25 mm

ESR10EZPF7502

ROHM

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

75000 ohm

.4 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Chip

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

0805

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

FIXED RESISTOR

-55 Cel

100

TIN OVER NICKEL

.55 mm

150 V

LASER TRIMMABLE, STANDARD: TS 16949

2 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

1.25 mm

MCR18EZPF1000

ROHM

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

100 ohm

.25 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

1206

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

TIN OVER NICKEL

.55 mm

200 V

3.2 mm

e3

1.6 mm

MCR18EZPF1001

ROHM

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

1000 ohm

.25 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

1206

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

TIN OVER NICKEL

.55 mm

200 V

3.2 mm

e3

1.6 mm

MCR18EZPF1002

ROHM

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

10000 ohm

.25 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

1206

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

TIN OVER NICKEL

.55 mm

200 V

3.2 mm

e3

1.6 mm

MCR18EZPF1003

ROHM

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

100000 ohm

.25 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

1206

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

TIN OVER NICKEL

.55 mm

200 V

3.2 mm

e3

1.6 mm

MCR18EZPF1004

ROHM

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

1000000 ohm

.25 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

1206

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

TIN OVER NICKEL

.55 mm

200 V

3.2 mm

e3

1.6 mm

MCR18EZPF10R0

ROHM

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

10 ohm

.25 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

1206

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

TIN OVER NICKEL

.55 mm

200 V

3.2 mm

e3

1.6 mm

MCR18EZPF1101

ROHM

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

1100 ohm

.25 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

1206

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

TIN OVER NICKEL

.55 mm

200 V

3.2 mm

e3

1.6 mm

MCR18EZPF1202

ROHM

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

12000 ohm

.25 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

1206

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

TIN OVER NICKEL

.55 mm

200 V

3.2 mm

e3

1.6 mm

MCR18EZPF2001

ROHM

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

2000 ohm

.25 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

1206

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

TIN OVER NICKEL

.55 mm

200 V

3.2 mm

e3

1.6 mm

MCR18EZPF2002

ROHM

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

20000 ohm

.25 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

1206

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

TIN OVER NICKEL

.55 mm

200 V

3.2 mm

e3

1.6 mm

MCR18EZPF20R0

ROHM

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

20 ohm

.25 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

1206

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

TIN OVER NICKEL

.55 mm

200 V

3.2 mm

e3

1.6 mm

MCR18EZPF2200

ROHM

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

220 ohm

.25 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

1206

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

TIN OVER NICKEL

.55 mm

200 V

3.2 mm

e3

1.6 mm

MCR18EZPF2201

ROHM

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

2200 ohm

.25 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

1206

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

TIN OVER NICKEL

.55 mm

200 V

3.2 mm

e3

1.6 mm

MCR18EZPF2204

ROHM

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

2200000 ohm

.25 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

1206

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

TIN OVER NICKEL

.55 mm

200 V

3.2 mm

e3

1.6 mm

MCR18EZPF2701

ROHM

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

2700 ohm

.25 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

1206

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

TIN OVER NICKEL

.55 mm

200 V

3.2 mm

e3

1.6 mm

MCR18EZPF33R0

ROHM

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

33 ohm

.25 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

1206

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

TIN OVER NICKEL

.55 mm

200 V

3.2 mm

e3

1.6 mm

MCR18EZPF4701

ROHM

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

4700 ohm

.25 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

1206

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

TIN OVER NICKEL

.55 mm

200 V

3.2 mm

e3

1.6 mm

MCR18EZPF47R0

ROHM

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

47 ohm

.25 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

1206

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

TIN OVER NICKEL

.55 mm

200 V

3.2 mm

e3

1.6 mm

MCR18EZPF5101

ROHM

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

5100 ohm

.25 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

1206

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

TIN OVER NICKEL

.55 mm

200 V

3.2 mm

e3

1.6 mm

MCR18EZPF5103

ROHM

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

510000 ohm

.25 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

1206

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

TIN OVER NICKEL

.55 mm

200 V

3.2 mm

e3

1.6 mm

MCR18EZPF51R0

ROHM

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

51 ohm

.25 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

1206

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

TIN OVER NICKEL

.55 mm

200 V

3.2 mm

e3

1.6 mm

MCR18EZPF5602

ROHM

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

56000 ohm

.25 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

1206

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

TIN OVER NICKEL

.55 mm

200 V

3.2 mm

e3

1.6 mm

MCR18EZPF7500

ROHM

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

750 ohm

.25 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

1206

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

TIN OVER NICKEL

.55 mm

200 V

3.2 mm

e3

1.6 mm

MCR18EZPF7502

ROHM

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

75000 ohm

.25 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

1206

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

TIN OVER NICKEL

.55 mm

200 V

3.2 mm

e3

1.6 mm

CRF2512-FV-R001ELF

Bourns

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

.001 ohm

2 W

170 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL ALLOY

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Chip

TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH

2512

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

FIXED RESISTOR

-55 Cel

275

Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier

.6 mm

CRF

PRECISION

6.4 mm

e3

CRF

3.2 mm

CRF2512-FX-R007ELF

Bourns

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

.007 ohm

2 W

170 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL ALLOY

Rectangular

TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH

2512

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier

.6 mm

.12 V

PRECISION

6.4 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

3.2 mm

CRF2512-FX-R010ELF

Bourns

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

.01 ohm

2 W

170 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL ALLOY

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

Chip

TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH

2512

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

FIXED RESISTOR

-55 Cel

100

Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier

.6 mm

.1414 V

PRECISION

6.4 mm

e3

3.2 mm

CRCW020137K4FKED

Vishay Intertechnology

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

37400 ohm

.05 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 7 INCH

0201

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

.23 mm

30 V

RATED AC VOLTAGE: 30V

.6 mm

e3

.3 mm

CRCW0402118KFKEE

Vishay Intertechnology

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

118000 ohm

.063 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 13 INCH

0402

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

.35 mm

50 V

LASER TRIMMABLE, RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 50

1 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

.5 mm

CRCW040215K0FKEE

Vishay Intertechnology

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

15000 ohm

.063 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 13 INCH

0402

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

.35 mm

50 V

LASER TRIMMABLE, RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 50

1 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

.5 mm

CRCW0402187KFKEE

Vishay Intertechnology

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

187000 ohm

.063 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 13 INCH

0402

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

.35 mm

50 V

LASER TRIMMABLE, RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 50

1 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

.5 mm

CRCW04023K01FKEE

Vishay Intertechnology

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

3010 ohm

.063 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 13 INCH

0402

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

.35 mm

50 V

LASER TRIMMABLE, RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 50

1 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

.5 mm

CRCW04023K30FKEE

Vishay Intertechnology

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

3300 ohm

.063 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 13 INCH

0402

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

.35 mm

50 V

LASER TRIMMABLE, RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 50

1 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

.5 mm

CRCW04023K32FKEE

Vishay Intertechnology

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

3320 ohm

.063 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 13 INCH

0402

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

.35 mm

50 V

LASER TRIMMABLE, RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 50

1 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

.5 mm

CRCW040256K0FKEE

Vishay Intertechnology

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

56000 ohm

.063 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 13 INCH

0402

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

.35 mm

50 V

LASER TRIMMABLE, RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 50

1 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

.5 mm

CRCW0402820KFKEE

Vishay Intertechnology

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

820000 ohm

.063 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 13 INCH

0402

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

.35 mm

50 V

LASER TRIMMABLE, RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 50

1 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

.5 mm

CRCW04028K20FKEE

Vishay Intertechnology

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

8200 ohm

.063 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

Rectangular

TR, PAPER, 13 INCH

0402

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

-55 Cel

100

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

.35 mm

50 V

LASER TRIMMABLE, RATED AC VOLTAGE (V): 50

1 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

.5 mm

MCR25JZHFLR100

ROHM

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

.1 ohm

.5 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH

1210

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

FIXED RESISTOR

-55 Cel

200

Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier

.55 mm

.2236 V

3.2 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

2.5 mm

MCR25JZHFLR150

ROHM

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

.15 ohm

.5 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH

1210

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

FIXED RESISTOR

-55 Cel

200

Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier

.55 mm

.2739 V

3.2 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

2.5 mm

MCR25JZHFLR270

ROHM

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

.27 ohm

.5 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH

1210

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

FIXED RESISTOR

-55 Cel

200

Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier

.55 mm

.3674 V

3.2 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

2.5 mm

MCR25JZHFLR300

ROHM

FIXED RESISTOR

SURFACE MOUNT

.3 ohm

.5 W

155 Cel

1 %

70 Cel

METAL GLAZE/THICK FILM

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

RECTANGULAR PACKAGE

TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH

1210

2

SMT

WRAPAROUND

FIXED RESISTOR

-55 Cel

200

Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier

.55 mm

.3873 V

3.2 mm

e3

AEC-Q200

2.5 mm

Fixed Resistors

Fixed resistors are passive electronic components that are used to resist the flow of electric current in a circuit. They have a fixed value of resistance, meaning their resistance cannot be adjusted once they are manufactured. They are commonly used to set the bias of transistors, control the gain of amplifiers, or limit the current flowing through an LED. Fixed resistors come in various sizes, power ratings, and tolerances.

There are two types of fixed resistors: through-hole and surface mount. Through-hole resistors have leads that are inserted into holes on the printed circuit board (PCB), while surface mount resistors have terminals that are soldered directly to the surface of the PCB. Through-hole resistors are larger and easier to work with, but surface mount resistors are smaller and more suitable for miniaturized electronic devices.

Fixed resistors can be made from a variety of materials, including carbon, metal, and wire-wound. Carbon resistors are inexpensive and widely used, but they have a lower tolerance and are more susceptible to noise than other types. Metal film resistors have a higher tolerance and better stability, making them ideal for use in precision circuits. Wire-wound resistors have a higher power rating and are used in high power applications, such as power supplies and amplifiers.