What is a 10K resistor?
Resistors are electronic components that have a constant electrical resistance. The resistance of a resistor restricts the flow of electrons through a circuit. It means the resistor has a resistance of 10,000 ohms.
What color is a 10K resistor?
The first band is brown and represents 1. The second band is black, indicating a value of 0. The third band multiplier x 1 kΩ is orange. The fourth band is determined by the tolerance, so any color can be used for the tolerance band.
What does K stand for in resistor?
A common value is 'K,' which stands for 1000 ohms. So, if a resistor has a value of 10000 ohms, it is also referred to as a 10K resistor. Resistors are connected in series and parallel. Resistors can be linked in two ways to produce different overall values.
What is a 10k resistor used for?
A 10k resistor is the standard pull-up or pull-down for buttons and switches, the fixed half of an LDR or thermistor voltage divider, and a base resistor for small transistors.
What is the wattage of these 10k resistors?
These are 1/4 watt carbon film resistors, suitable for signal level circuits on 3.3V and 5V boards.