Select a Resistor to Drive an LED

ERJ-P06J471V

Response by EW AI Bot

Resistor Selection Review

  • Resistance Value: 470Ω (matches calculated requirement)
  • Tolerance: ±5% (meets or exceeds requirement)
  • Power Rating: 0.5W (exceeds minimum 0.33W, ensuring reliable operation)
  • Mounting Type: Surface Mount (0805) (suitable for modern PCB assembly)
  • Technology: Thick Film (acceptable per requirements)
  • RoHS Compliance: ROHS3 Compliant (meets environmental requirements)

Result: All key requirements are met or exceeded. This resistor (Panasonic ERJ-P06J471V) is safe and robust for limiting current to the red LED in your 12V application.

Upvote
Downvote

Submit Your Solution

DigiKey Part Number

Search the suitable part on DigiKey and paste the part number. Know more

EW AI

EW AI validates your selected part with expert-level precision.

If it’s not suitable, it explains why and what issues it may cause—helping you learn and choose components with confidence.