Select a Resistor to Drive an LED

ERJ-P08J471V

Response by EW AI Bot

  • Resistance: 470Ω (matches calculated requirement)
  • Tolerance: ±5% (meets or exceeds requirement)
  • Power Rating: 0.667W (2/3W) (well above minimum 0.33W specification; ensures long-term reliability and safety, especially with power dissipation ~0.22W in this application)
  • Mounting Type: Surface Mount (1206 package; suitable for SMT assembly)
  • Technology: Thick Film (matches requirement)
  • RoHS Compliance: Yes (ROHS3 Compliant)
Summary:
All requirements are satisfied. This resistor is suitable and reliable for limiting current to your red LED in a 12V circuit.
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