Overview
The Mepco Centralab RNC55J1002FS is a precision metal film resistor designed for demanding industrial, military, and commercial applications. With a resistance value of 10k Ohm and power rating of 1/8W (125mW), this through-hole component delivers excellent temperature stability and low noise characteristics. The axial-leaded design supports reliable soldering and weldable connections in automated assembly environments. Supplied in bulk boxes of 100 units, this resistor offers drop-in availability for production builds and maintenance stocking.
Key Features
- Resistance: 10k Ohm (10,000Ω)
- Power Rating: 1/8W (125mW)
- Tolerance: 5% (J-suffix specification)
- Construction: Metal film element with epoxy coating for superior moisture protection
- Lead Type: Axial leads, solderable and weldable
- Bulk Quantity: 100 units per box for production efficiency
- Low noise: Extremely low noise characteristics suitable for precision circuits
- Temperature Range: -65°C to +175°C operating
Technical Specifications
- Resistance Value: 10k Ω (10,000Ω)
- Power Rating: 1/8W (125mW)
- Tolerance: ±5%
- Voltage Rating: 200V
- Temperature Coefficient: ±100 ppm/°C (typical)
- Operating Temperature Range: -65°C to +175°C
- Construction Type: Metal film, axial leaded
- Package Quantity: Box of 100
- Certifications: Military-grade, MIL-PRF-55182 qualified (Established Reliability)
- Lead Configuration: Axial through-hole
Typical Applications
- Military and aerospace electronics requiring established reliability components
- Precision filter networks and signal conditioning circuits
- Analog measurement and instrumentation systems
- Industrial control boards and PLCs
- Communication equipment and RF circuits
- Medical and healthcare electronic devices
- High-reliability general-purpose fixed resistor networks
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Any circuit requiring a 10k Ohm ±5% through-hole resistor
- Standard PCB-mount axial-lead resistor sockets and pads
- Automated wave soldering and hand soldering processes
- Military-specification equipment and retrofit applications
- Standard resistor networks and voltage divider circuits
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- RNC55J1002FS (exact part match)
- Other RNC55 series 10k Ohm variants with equivalent power ratings
- Generic metal film resistors with identical electrical specifications (10k Ω, 1/8W, ±5%)
Works With
- Standard PCB assembly workflows (manual and automated soldering)
- Through-hole component placement machines
- Wave soldering and reflow processes
- Military equipment using MIL-PRF-55182 qualified components
- Vishay/Mepco-compatible resistor networks and arrays
