7. MELF Resistor Selection

✅ Component type matches: resistor.

✅ Resistance matches: 10 kOhms required, 10 kOhms selected.

✅ Tolerance matches: required ±0.5% or tighter, selected ±0.5%.

✅ Power rating matches: required ≥0.25W, selected 0.25W.

✅ Package matches: required MELF, selected MELF, 0204.

✅ Mounting type is satisfactory: DigiKey category shows Chip Resistor - Surface Mount, which satisfies the surface mount requirement.

✅ Temperature coefficient matches: required ±50ppm/°C or better, selected ±50ppm/°C.

✅ Operating temperature range matches: required −55°C to +125°C or wider, selected -55°C to 125°C.

✅ RoHS compliance matches: ROHS3 Compliant.

All required specifications are satisfied. This component is approved for the precision MELF resistor application.