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Key Features:

• Resistance: 1kΩ (1000 Ohms)

• Power Rating: 0.25W (¼ Watt)

• Tolerance: ±5%

• Type: Carbon Film, Axial Leaded

• Color Code: Brown – Black – Red – Gold

• Suitable for Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, sensor interfacing, and analog circuits

Product Description (Detailed):

The 1kΩ (1000 Ohm) resistor is a versatile and essential component for all types of electronic circuits. Widely used in Arduino, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi projects, it works well in LED current limiting, voltage dividers, sensor interfaces, and transistor biasing circuits.

Its carbon film build and axial lead design ensure easy placement on breadboards, perfboards, and PCBs. The standard E12 value makes it a staple in DIY kits and educational electronics.

Technical Specifications:

How to Use:

1. Place the resistor in series with LEDs to limit current.

2. Use in voltage divider circuits with other resistors.

3. Great for transistor base current limiting and sensor signal conditioning.

4. Insert into breadboard or solder onto PCB.

Pro Tip: For 5V to LED setups, 1kΩ offers safe brightness and prevents LED burnout.

Applications:

• LED current-limiting for 3.3V/5V systems

• Pull-up/pull-down resistors in GPIO circuits

• Transistor switching and biasing

• Sensor output conditioning

• Voltage dividers for analog inputs

• Arduino and microcontroller-based circuits

• DIY electronics and academic kits

Package Includes:

• 1 × 1kΩ ¼ Watt Resistor