Through Hole Resistors

Through hole resistors, such as the TAH20P5R10JE, are among the most commonly used resistors for any type of application involving low electrical resistance. A resistor is an electronic component that is designed to limit or control the flow of electrical energy by providing an electrical resistance to the flow of current.

TAH20P5R10JE Application Field and Working Principle

The TAH20P5R10JE is a through hole resistor designed for use in low power applications such as Arduino projects and general hobbyist work. This particular resistor has a resistance of 10 ohms and a power rating of 5W. It features a round ceramic body with a standard 4-pin treaded mounting hole at each end for easy installation.

It is suitable for a variety of circuit design applications such as general purpose DC power circuits, portable electronic devices, lighting, motor drivers, and many other low-power electronic systems. The resistor is designed to allow a specific amount of current to pass through, thus limiting the current and controlling the voltage. This control of current and voltage prevents circuit overloads, short-circuits, and general damage to components.

The TAH20P5R10JE resistor works by dissipating the current flowing through the resistor as heat. The heat is generated as a result of the electrical energy being converted to heat energy by the resistor. This conversion process is what allows a current to be limited without actually using any physical components to block the current.

Conclusion

The TAH20P5R10JE is a through hole resistor that is well suited for low power applications such as Arduino projects and hobbyist work. It features a round ceramic body with a standard 4-pin threading for easy installation. This resistor is designed to limit and control electrical current by providing resistance along the flow of current. The current passing through the resistor is dissipated as heat energy to prevent circuit overloads and damages. Through hole resistors are among the most common and important resistors used today and the TAH20P5R10JE is a perfect example.