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RC1206JR-7W470RL

470 Ohms ±5% 0.5W, 1/2W Chip Resistor 1206 (3216 Metric) Moisture Resistant Thick Film

✅ Resistance: 470Ω (matches required 470Ω)
✅ Tolerance: ±5% (meets required ±5% or better)
✅ Power Rating: 0.5W (exceeds required ≥0.33W; calculated dissipation is ~0.22W, so this is safe)
✅ Mounting Type: 1206 Surface Mount (complies with surface mount requirement)
✅ Technology: Thick Film (meets thick/thin film requirement)
✅ RoHS Compliance: ROHS3 Compliant (environmentally suitable)

All specifications are met or exceeded. This resistor is well-suited for safely and reliably limiting current to a red LED in your 12V design.

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