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RC1206JR-7W470RL
Component
DigiKey Part No13-RC1206JR-7W470RLTR-ND
Mfr Part NoRC1206JR-7W470RL
ManufacturerYAGEO

RES 470 OHM 5% 1/2W 1206

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

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  • Resistance: 470Ω — matches calculated value for 22mA LED current ( (12V-2V)/22mA ≈ 455Ω; 470Ω is the nearest preferred value and is appropriate).
  • Tolerance: ±5% — meets or exceeds the requirement of ±5% or better.
  • Power Rating: 0.5W (1/2W) — exceeds the required ≥0.33W, providing extra safety margin.
    At 22mA, actual power dissipated = (10V × 0.022A) = 0.22W, so 0.5W is more than sufficient.
  • Mounting Type: Surface Mount (1206 package) — matches requirement for SMT.
  • Technology: Thick Film — meets specification.
  • RoHS Compliance: Stated as ROHS3 Compliant — environmentally suitable.

All critical specs are met or exceeded. This part will work reliably as a current-limiting resistor for your 12V red LED circuit.

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