5. Select a Resistor to Drive an LED
| DigiKey Part No | RMCF1210JT470RTR-ND |
| Mfr Part No | RMCF1210JT470R |
| Manufacturer | Stackpole Electronics Inc |
RES 470 OHM 5% 1/2W 1210
470 Ohms ±5% 0.5W, 1/2W Chip Resistor 1210 (3225 Metric) Automotive AEC-Q200 Thick Film
Response By EW AI
✅ Resistance: 470 Ω is within the acceptable range of 430 Ω to 470 Ω and is a valid choice for a 12 V red LED with 2 V forward voltage and 22 mA target current.
✅ Tolerance: ±5% meets the requirement of ±5% or tighter.
✅ Power rating: 0.5 W meets the minimum requirement of ≥0.5 W.
✅ Type: Thick Film matches the required resistor type.
✅ Mounting type / package: Surface-mount, 1210 package matches the required form factor.
✅ Operating temperature: -55°C to +155°C exceeds the required -55°C to +125°C or wider.
✅ RoHS compliance: ROHS3 Compliant satisfies the RoHS requirement.
All required specifications are satisfied. The component is approved for this LED current-limiting resistor application.