Power Resistor 5W 10KΩ

Power Resistor 5W 10KΩ

A 5-watt, 10 kΩ cement (ceramic / “cement type”) resistor looks like a small block of engineering compact, solid, and matter-of-fact. The body is a hard, molded ceramic (often high-alumina) with the resistance element embedded or coated and the termination caps firmly attached. Its surface is utilitarian: usually a neutral color, sometimes with painted markings that identify its resistance and tolerance. The leads emerge straight from the ends or from metal caps, ready to be soldered or mounted.

Put it into a circuit and the resistor does exactly what it promises: it converts electrical energy into heat in a predictable way. As current flows the body warms, heat spreading through the ceramic and into the surrounding air or a heatsink. Under steady load it gives off warmth rather than drama a quiet, dependable thermal presence. You can sense its role by touch (carefully): warm but not glowing, steady rather than spiky.

Mechanically the component feels durable: the ceramic and cement protect the internal element and the terminals are rugged. It’s the sort of part you install and then forget about until service or troubleshooting requires you to check it. In many designs it’s a backbone doing the heavy, unglamorous work of limiting current or dropping voltage while quietly enduring thermal and electrical strain.

Features:

• Cement/ceramic body for mechanical and thermal robustness.
• Good surge and pulse tolerance (designed to withstand short overloads).
• Stable resistance over time with proper derating and load life.
• Solderable termination caps for secure electrical connection.
• Flame-retardant silicon cement (meets UL-94 V-0) used in construction.
• Wide operating temperature range (designed for harsh environments).

Specifications:

Pinout Diagram:

Footprint Diagram:

Applications:

• Power-dropping / load resistor.
• Inrush / surge suppression circuits.
• Voltage-dropping in power supplies.
• Snubber / damping networks (pulse handling).
• Load banks / test fixtures.

Package Contents:

• 1x Power Resistor 5W 10KΩ

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