CMF556K0400BHEB

Through Hole Resistors

Through hole resistors are one of the most common type on the market, and they come in a variety of sizes and shapes. The common characteristics of through hole resistors include having a coated resistor element contained in a metal housing or plastic shell, usually with two metal leads or wires sticking out. Through hole resistors are also called axial resistors, because of the two wires extending from both sides of the resistor body. They are designed to be connected in a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) with their two leads side-by-side, and they take up relatively little space.

The most common type of through hole resistor is the Carbon Film Resistor, or CMF556K0400BHEB. This particular through hole resistor uses a carbon film as its resistive element, providing low cost and very stable resistance. It can also handle high-voltage and temperature applications, making it an ideal choice for many electronic designs. Not to mention that it has an excellent power rating and a wide range of resistance values, making it suitable for any application.

The working principle behind the CMF556K0400BHEB and other through hole resistors is relatively simple. As electric current passes through the resistor, the carbon element in the resistor undergoes a heat-induced resistance change, that is, an increase in voltage. The resistor\'s resistance level is calculated by dividing the current passing through it by the voltage across it. This resistance change is what gives the through hole resistor its characteristic of regulating electric current in a circuit.

In terms of application areas, through hole resistors prove to be an invaluable component in many electronic designs, particularly in low-voltage or light-duty applications. They are also used in power supplies, motors, and other electronic devices. The CMF556K0400BHEB, as well as other through hole resistors, might be used to provide signal conditioning in LED (Light Emitting Diode) applications, or to reduce signal levels in microprocessors.

Overall, through hole resistors are a highly capable type of resistor that is versatile and popular in the electronics industry. When it comes to reliable and cost-efficient components, the CMF556K0400BHEB through hole resistor offers the best of all worlds. From its power rating to its resistance level to its ability to withstand high-voltage and temperature applications, this resistor is designed to meet the needs of any electronic project.