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10k Ohm Resistor

SKU: HMJ387 Category: Capacitors and resistors
KSH 6.00
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Product Description

10k Ohm Resistor

Versatile Through-Hole Component for General Electronics Use

The 10k Ohm resistor is a standard and commonly used component in electronics, ideal for a wide range of circuits. It is often found in applications like pullup/pulldown networks, voltage dividers, and current limiting. Available in several power ratings and tolerances, the through-hole version is frequently used with solderless breadboards, making it a staple in prototyping and educational projects [citation:10].

Standard Value for Pullup and Voltage Dividers One of the most frequently used resistors in digital and analog circuits
Wide Availability - Comes in 1/4W, 1/2W, and higher power ratings
The most common version is a 1/4W (0.25 Watt) through-hole resistor with a ±5% tolerance. This is the standard for breadboard prototyping [citation:1][citation:7][citation:8].
For precise circuits, choose a ±1% tolerance metal film resistor [citation:6].

Technical Specifications (Typical 1/4W 5% Model)

ParameterValue
Resistance10,000 Ohms (10kΩ)
Tolerance±5 (common) or ±1% [citation:6]
Power Rating1/4W (0.25W) [citation:1][citation:7]
Package TypeThrough-Hole (Axial)
Lead Diameter0.4 - 0.6mm [citation:7][citation:2]

## Key Features

+Universal Component - Used extensively in logic circuits, sensors, and many microcontroller projects.

+Color Code: BrownBlackOrange - Easily identified by its characteristic color bands. The gold band indicates ±5% tolerance [citation:5][citation:9][citation:11].

# Applications

  1. Pullup and pulldown resistors for microcontroller inputs (e.g., I2C bus, button debouncing) [citation:10].
  2. Voltage divider networks for sensor and signal conditioning.
  3. Current limiting for LEDs and other low-power components.
Versatile and Essential - A fundamental component for nearly every electronics project.
Beginner Friendly - Perfect for learning about circuits and prototyping.

√ Available in bulk packs for prototyping.

√ Fits easily into standard breadboards and perfboards.