Overview
The Motorola 6-5672 is a fixed-value carbon composition resistor rated at 180 ohms with a 1/2W power dissipation capability and ±5% tolerance. This through-hole, axial-lead component was manufactured by Motorola and is commonly found in industrial control systems, telecommunications equipment, and general-purpose electronic applications. The carbon composition construction provides reliable performance in temperature-stable environments and is well-suited for retrofit and repair projects.
Key Features
- Resistance: 180 ohms
- Power rating: 0.5W (1/2 watt)
- Tolerance: ±5%
- Construction: Carbon composition
- Lead style: Axial termination
- Manufacturer: Motorola
- Condition: New in Box (NOS)
Technical Specifications
The Motorola 6-5672 meets standard resistor specifications for fixed-value passive components:
- Nominal resistance: 180 Ω
- Tolerance band: ±5% (gold band)
- Maximum power dissipation: 0.5 W
- Temperature coefficient: Typical for carbon composition (±1000 ppm/°C)
- Operating temperature range: −55°C to +125°C (standard for carbon composition)
- Voltage rating: Standard for 1/2W resistors (typically 250V)
- Lead diameter: 0.032″ (0.8 mm) typical for axial resistors
- Body length: Approximately 0.31″ (7.9 mm)
Typical Applications
- LED current limiting in vintage electronic circuits
- Bias networks and voltage dividers
- General-purpose replacement in industrial control panels
- Audio equipment and amplifier circuits
- Telecommunications and switchgear applications
- Equipment retrofit and repair where original component specifications are required
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Industrial control systems using discrete component design
- Vintage telecommunications equipment
- Legacy audio and RF circuits
- Standard 0.1″ breadboard and through-hole PCB layouts
- Any circuit designed for 180Ω ±5% fixed resistors
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Motorola carbon composition resistors of equivalent rating (180Ω 1/2W ±5%)
- Other manufacturers’ 180Ω ±5% carbon composition resistors with axial leads
- Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering if original specifications are critical to circuit performance.
Works With
- Analog circuit design and breadboarding
- Through-hole assembly and hand soldering
- Legacy equipment repair and restoration
- Educational electronics and hobbyist projects
- Any standard 5% tolerance circuit requiring 180Ω resistance
