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An absolute cornerstone in the world of electronics, the 10k Ohm ¼ Watt Carbon Film Resistor is arguably one of the most widely used and versatile passive components available. With a resistance value of 10,000 Ohms ($10k\Omega$) and a power dissipation rating of ¼ Watt (0.25W), this resistor offers a perfect balance of commonality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness for an incredibly broad spectrum of circuit applications.

Carbon film resistors are a popular choice due to their consistent performance, good temperature stability, and economical pricing. They are fabricated by precisely depositing a thin layer of carbon onto a ceramic substrate, with a helical cut determining the final resistance value. This particular 10k Ohm resistor typically features a standard $\pm 5\%$ tolerance, which is easily recognized by its distinct four-band color code: Brown, Black, Orange for the 10k Ohm value, followed by a Gold band indicating the 5% tolerance.

The 10k Ohm resistor's applications are virtually limitless. It is a go-to component for pull-up and pull-down configurations in digital circuits, ensuring stable logic states for microcontrollers (like Arduino, ESP32, or PIC) by tying unused pins or inputs to a defined high or low state. It is also an indispensable part of voltage divider networks, used to create precise voltage references or scale down higher voltages for analog-to-digital converters (ADCs). Furthermore, it's widely employed in timing circuits (RC filters), as part of sensor interfaces, and for current limiting where a moderate resistance is required. Its ubiquitous axial-leaded package ensures effortless integration into breadboards, perfboards, and through-hole PCB designs. For anyone involved in electronics – from educational pursuits and rapid prototyping to intricate device development – the 10k Ohm ¼ Watt Carbon Film Resistor is an indispensable stock component, guaranteeing functionality and flexibility in almost any circuit.

The 10kΩ Resistor is a staple component in electronics used in digital and analog circuits. It's ideal for sensor interfaces, GPIO protection, biasing, and voltage divider circuits. Whether you're a hobbyist or a professional, a 10kΩ resistor is essential for your Arduino or Raspberry Pi toolkit.

Its standard E12 series value, axial carbon film body, and compact size make it perfect for use on breadboards, PCBs, and in educational kits. This resistor provides excellent performance for low-current, low-voltage applications.

Key Features:

• Resistance: 10kΩ (10,000 Ohms)

• Power Rating: 0.25W (¼ Watt)

• Tolerance: ±5%

• Body Type: Carbon Film, Axial Leaded

• Color Code: Brown – Black – Orange – Gold

• Commonly used in Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, analog circuits, pull-up/pull-down setups, and sensor interfacing

Technical Specifications:

How to Use:

1. Insert resistor into a breadboard or solder onto a PCB.

2. Use for pull-up/pull-down configurations, voltage dividers, and analog input scaling.

3. Can be paired with capacitors or transistors in timing or biasing circuits.

4. Ensure power dissipation stays within 0.25W for safe operation.

Tip: A 10kΩ pull-up resistor is commonly used for push buttons, DHT11 sensors, and I2C communication lines.

Applications:

• Pull-up/Pull-down resistors for Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi

• Voltage divider circuits

• Biasing resistors for transistors or op-amps

• Analog sensor signal scaling

• Timing circuits with capacitors (e.g., with 555 Timer IC)

• Educational STEM kits and DIY electronics

Package Includes:

• 1 × 10kΩ ¼ Watt Resistor