200 Ohm Resistor 1/4w

The 200? Resistor is a high-quality 1/4 Watt metal film resistor engineered to provide accurate and stable resistance in a wide variety of electronic applications. With a precise 1% tolerance , it ensures consistent and predictable performance for both analog and digital circuits. Metal film resistors are preferred over carbon film types because they deliver lower noise , superior thermal stability , and higher long-term accuracy , making them ideal for sensitive electronic designs. The 200 ohm value is a standard E96-series resistor commonly used in LED current limiting circuits , particularly when driving standard or high-efficiency LEDs from 5V supplies such as Arduino, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi outputs. It provides a balanced trade-off between bright LED output and safe forward current . Beyond LEDs, this resistor is also widely used in voltage dividers, transistor biasing, MOSFET gate networks, and pull-up/pull-down configurations . Built in a standard axial-lead through-hole package , this resistor easily integrates with breadboards, perfboards, and printed circuit boards (PCBs) , making it ideal for both rapid prototyping and permanent project builds . It is fully compatible with all popular development platforms, including Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, ESP8266, STM32, and PIC microcontrollers . Specifications Resistance Value: 200 Ohm (?) Power Rating: 1/4 Watt (0.25W) Tolerance: ±1% (Precision Grade) Resistor Type: Metal Film Mounting Style: Through-Hole (Axial Lead) Lead Material: Tinned Copper Compliance: RoHS Compliant Operating Temperature Range: Typically -55°C to +155°C (standard for metal film) Applications LED Current Limiting — driving standard LEDs from 5V supplies Voltage Dividers — generating reference voltages and scaling analog signals Pull-up / Pull-down Resistors — stabilizing digital input pins Transistor Base Biasing — driving BJTs in switching and amplifier circuits MOSFET Gate Resistors — protecting and slowing gate transitions Signal Conditioning — filtering and impedance matching Arduino & Microcontroller Projects — prototyping and learning kits Audio & RF Circuits — gain setting and feedback networks Sensor Interfacing — calibration and signal scaling Educational Electronics — schools, universities, and STEM workshops General-Purpose Electronics — repair, modification, and DIY builds