Resistor 0.5W 16 ohm (5 pcs)

The Resistor 0.5W 16 ohm is a through-hole fixed resistor with a resistance of 16 Ω and a power rating of 0.5 W, sold in a pack of 5. It is a standard E24 value that is often used as a low-power stand-in load for 16 Ω headphones and small speakers, and for current limiting in circuits that carry more than a few tens of milliamps.

Resistor 0.5W 16 ohm Specifications

• Resistance: 16 Ω
• Power rating: 0.5 W (1/2 W)
• Maximum current at 0.5 W: about 177 mA (P = I² × R)
• Series: standard E24 value
• Type: fixed resistor, axial leads, through-hole
• Fits: breadboards, perfboards and PCBs
• Pack size: 5 pieces

Resistor 0.5W 16 ohm Applications

• Dummy load for testing small audio amplifiers at low power
• Current limiting for LEDs and small loads at higher currents
• Gate and damping resistors in switching circuits
• Replacement part when repairing electronic boards
• Electronics education and prototyping

What's in the Box

• 5 × 16 Ω 0.5 W resistors

Tip: Resistors have no polarity. Remember P = I² × R: the 0.5 W rating is reached at about 177 mA, or about 2.8 V across the resistor, so keep well below that for a cool, long-lasting part.

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