Overview
The Motorola 6-476012 3.9kΩ 2W carbon composition resistor is a fixed resistor ideal for legacy and industrial electronic systems. Supplied in a convenient pack of 6 units, this component provides consistent performance with a ±10% tolerance rating. Carbon composition construction delivers durability and reliability in applications requiring moderate power dissipation and cost-effective solutions.
Key Features
- Resistance: 3.9kΩ with ±10% tolerance
- Power rating: 2W for moderate load applications
- Axial termination style for through-hole PCB mounting
- Carbon composition technology for rugged, durable performance
- Pack of 6 resistors for convenient stocking
- Wide operating temperature range for industrial use
Technical Specifications
Carbon composition resistors like the Motorola 6-476012 are characterized by stable electrical properties and excellent impulse endurance. The ±10% tolerance ensures predictable behavior in circuit design, while the 2W power rating accommodates moderate current levels. These resistors typically operate reliably across temperature ranges from -55°C to +125°C, making them suitable for diverse industrial and commercial environments.
Typical Applications
- Legacy industrial control systems and machine tool circuits
- Power supply filtering and current-limiting networks
- Audio and telecommunications equipment
- Test equipment and measurement instrumentation
- General-purpose fixed-value circuit biasing
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Standard PCB through-hole designs with 0.1″ grid spacing
- Industrial control systems requiring fixed resistor elements
- Legacy electronic equipment and retrofit applications
- General-purpose power distribution and signal conditioning circuits
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
The Motorola 6-476012 serves as a direct replacement for other 3.9kΩ 2W carbon composition resistors in axial package format. Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering, as tolerance and thermal characteristics may differ between manufacturers.
Works With
- Standard PCB soldering processes (wave and reflow)
- Through-hole insertion equipment
- Manual point-to-point hand wiring and breadboard prototyping
- Industrial testing and measurement instrumentation
