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Key Features:

• Resistance Value: 2.2KΩ (2200 ohms)

• Power Rating: 0.25W (1/4 Watt)

• Tolerance: ±5%

• Standard 4-band color code (Red-Red-Red-Gold)

• Ideal for Arduino projects, LED circuits, sensor interfaces

• Through-hole axial leads for breadboard or PCB use

• High stability, low noise, and reliable performance

Product Description (Detailed):

The 2.2KΩ resistor is one of the most commonly used resistors in electronics for moderate resistance applications such as pull-up resistors, biasing transistors, or creating voltage dividers.

With a standard 1/4 watt power rating and 5% tolerance, this carbon film resistor is easy to solder or plug into a breadboard. Its value is marked by the color bands Red-Red-Red-Gold.

It’s especially popular in Arduino-based sensor projects, LED dimming, transistor switching, and microcontroller pin protection.

Technical Specifications:

How to Use:

1. Insert into breadboard or solder onto PCB.

2. Use with LEDs to limit current (e.g., 5V to red LED).

3. Use as pull-up/pull-down resistor on Arduino inputs.

4. Combine in voltage divider circuits with sensors.

Example: In an Arduino project, connect between digital pin and Vcc or GND to ensure a stable input state.

Applications:

• Arduino and Raspberry Pi circuits

• LED current limiting

• Pull-up / pull-down configuration

• Voltage dividers

• Transistor base biasing

• DIY electronics and learning kits

• Basic analog and digital circuit designs

Package Includes:

• 1 × 2.2KΩ Carbon Film Resistors (1/4W)