Resistor 0.5W 5.6 ohm (5 pcs)

The Resistor 0.5W 5.6 ohm is a through-hole fixed resistor with a low resistance of 5.6 Ω and a power rating of 0.5 W, sold in a pack of 5. Low-value resistors like this are used where a small, known resistance has to carry a relatively large current, for example as a current-sense shunt, a series resistor in a supply line or a current limiter in low-voltage circuits.

Resistor 0.5W 5.6 ohm Specifications

• Resistance: 5.6 Ω
• Power rating: 0.5 W (1/2 W)
• Current at full power: about 0.3 A (I = √(P / R))
• Type: fixed resistor, axial leads, through-hole
• Fits: breadboards, perfboards and PCBs
• Pack size: 5 pieces

Resistor 0.5W 5.6 ohm Applications

• Current-sense resistor for measuring current with an op-amp or an ADC input
• Series current limiting in low-voltage, higher-current circuits
• Small test loads for batteries and low-voltage supplies
• Replacing burnt low-value resistors in repairs
• Electronics education and prototyping

What's in the Box

• 5 × 5.6 Ω 0.5 W resistors

Tip: With such a low value, the power limit comes quickly: 0.5 W is reached at only about 1.7 V across the resistor, or about 0.3 A through it. Check P = I² × R before use, and choose a higher-wattage resistor if your circuit needs more current.

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