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5k Ohm Resistor

SKU: HMJ385 Category: Capacitors and resistors
KSH 6.00
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Product Description

5k Ohm Resistor

Common Value Resistor for Precision Circuits and Signal Conditioning

The 5k ohm resistor is a standard resistance value used in electronic circuits for voltage dividers, pullup/pulldown networks, sensor interfacing, and signal conditioning. While less common than 10k or 1k, it serves specific roles where moderate resistance is required for current limiting and biasing applications.

Standard Resistance Value - Used in voltage divider and bias circuits
Wide Availability - Available in various power ratings and tolerances
Common power ratings: 1/4W (0.25W) and 1/2W (0.5W) for through-hole types.
Common tolerances: ±1 (metal film), ±5% (carbon film).
Always check the power rating of your resistor to ensure it can handle the circuit's current without overheating [citation:5].

Color Code and Identification

For a 4-band resistor with ±5% tolerance, the color code is:

  • 1st band: Green (5)
  • 2nd band: Black (0)
  • 3rd band (Multiplier): Red (×100) [citation:3]
  • 4th band (Tolerance): Gold (±5%)
This gives a value of 5 × 100 5000 ohms 5kΩ [citation:7].
For a ±1% tolerance version, the 4th band is Brown instead of Gold.

Technical Specifications (Typical 1/4W Model)

ParameterValue
Resistance5,000 Ohms (5kΩ)
Tolerance±1 (metal film) or ±5% (carbon film)
Power Rating1/4W (0.25W) or 1/2W (0.5W)
Package TypeThrough-Hole (Axial) or SMD
Lead Diameter0.4 - 0.6mm

= Key Features =

+Versatile Application - Used in analog circuits, sensor interfaces, and digital logic.

+Stable Performance - Metal film types offer low noise and good temperature stability.

+ThroughHole Package Fits standard breadboards and PCBs.

= Applications =

  1. Voltage divider networks for sensor signal conditioning.
  2. Pullup/pulldown resistors for I2C communication and logic inputs.
  3. Series current limiting for LEDs and low-power loads.
  4. Feedback and biasing networks in amplifier circuits.
Common Value - Readily available for prototyping and production.
Reliable Component Suitable for generalpurpose use [citation:5].

√ Works with Arduino, ESP32, and other microcontrollers.

√ Available in through-hole and SMD packages.

√ Multiple tolerance options for precision or general use.