Overview
The Motorola 6-488022 is a carbon composition resistor designed for industrial and telecommunications applications. This 10 ohm, 1W component features axial leads and ±10% tolerance, making it a reliable choice for circuit assembly and repair work in vintage Motorola communications equipment and related legacy systems.
Key Features
- 10 ohm resistance value with ±10% tolerance band
- 1W power rating for moderate current-limiting applications
- Axial lead termination for through-hole mounting
- Carbon composition construction—proven durability in industrial environments
- U.S. manufactured—vintage component from Motorola’s premium product line
Technical Specifications
- Resistance: 10 Ω
- Tolerance: ±10%
- Power Rating: 1W
- Termination: Axial leads
- Composition: Carbon composition
- Manufacturer: Motorola
Typical Applications
The Motorola 6-488022 is commonly used in:
- Vintage telecommunications and radio frequency equipment restoration
- Legacy servo and amplifier circuit modules
- Industrial control panel repairs and upgrades
- Test equipment and measurement instrumentation
- Low-value current-limiting and load-balancing circuits
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Motorola legacy communications equipment
- Vintage industrial control systems
- Through-hole PCB designs with 0.1″ pad spacing
- General analog and RF circuit applications
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering. While the Motorola 6-488022 matches common 10 Ω, 1W axial resistor specifications, direct substitution should be confirmed with the original equipment manufacturer documentation or your design engineer.
Works With
- Through-hole soldering and wave-solder processes
- Standard PCB assembly equipment
- Vintage analog circuit boards and modules
- Manual or automated circuit repair workflows
