Overview
The 5P-K33 1/2W carbon film resistor is a fundamental passive component engineered for general-purpose electronic circuits. With a resistance value of 33kΩ and a power rating of 0.5W (1/2W), this axial-lead resistor is designed for applications requiring precise resistance values in compact, through-hole form factors. Carbon film construction provides stable performance across standard industrial temperature ranges and is ideal for hobbyists, technicians, and engineers building or repairing electronic equipment.
Key Features
- Resistance Value: 33,000 Ohms (33kΩ)
- Power Rating: 0.5W (1/2W)
- Tolerance: ±5% (standard industrial grade)
- Construction Type: Carbon film — low-cost, stable performance
- Package Format: Axial leads, through-hole mounting
- Quantity: 35 units per pack
- Condition: New in box, ready for immediate use
Technical Specifications
- Resistance: 33 kΩ
- Power Rating: 0.5 W (1/2 W)
- Tolerance: ±5%
- Voltage Rating: 250 V maximum working voltage
- Operating Temperature Range: −55 °C to +155 °C
- Package Type: Axial lead, through-hole
- Packaging: Bulk pack of 35 units
- Manufacturer Series: Carbon film general-purpose resistor
Typical Applications
- Prototyping and breadboard experiments
- Audio amplifiers and signal conditioning circuits
- Power supply filtering and biasing networks
- Sensor interfacing and analog circuits
- Educational electronics projects
- Equipment repair and component replacement
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Solderless breadboards and prototyping boards
- Standard PCB through-hole footprints (0.1″ pitch typical)
- Any circuit requiring 33kΩ resistance at ≤0.5W power dissipation
- Generic analog and digital electronics applications
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Industry-standard 33kΩ ±5% carbon film resistors (axial, 1/2W)
- Common manufacturer equivalents: Stackpole CFM12, Yageo CF, TE CFR series (33kΩ, 1/2W)
- Verify exact footprint and voltage rating compatibility with your schematic before ordering
Works With
- All standard soldering techniques (wave, reflow, hand-soldering)
- EIA/ANSI and IEC component color-code marking systems
- Generic electronics CAD libraries and schematic design software
- No special software or firmware dependencies
