Overview
The Motorola 6-3968 is a precision fixed resistor offering 180 Ohms at 2 Watts with ±10% tolerance. This vintage New Old Stock (NOS) component delivers reliable performance in legacy equipment repairs, vintage audio amplifiers, and precision measurement circuits. The 2W power rating handles moderate heat dissipation in signal conditioning and biasing applications without derating.
Key Features
- Resistance: 180 Ohms ±10% tolerance
- Power Rating: 2 Watts—suitable for moderate current/voltage circuits
- Vintage NOS Condition: New Old Stock, never installed or used
- Lead Configuration: Axial-lead format for through-hole PCB mounting
- Temperature Stability: Designed for industrial and consumer electronics applications
- Compact Form Factor: Standard resistor envelope for tight board layouts
Technical Specifications
This resistor suits applications requiring moderate power dissipation and general-purpose impedance matching. The ±10% tolerance is typical for vintage passive components and works well in non-critical signal paths, biasing networks, and load resistors.
Typical Applications
- Vintage tube and solid-state audio amplifier restoration
- Industrial equipment legacy component replacement
- Power supply loading resistors and bias networks
- Voltage divider networks in measurement circuits
- LED current-limiting circuits (with appropriate voltage drops)
- Custom electronics and hobbyist projects requiring NOS components
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Vintage Motorola audio and RF equipment
- Industrial control systems requiring legacy components
- Through-hole PCB designs with 0.1″ lead spacing
- Tube and transistor amplifier circuits
- Vintage test equipment and bench instruments
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
The Motorola 6-3968 is a direct replacement for OEM Motorola resistor packs and compatible with generic 180 Ohm 2W carbon film resistors from equivalent manufacturers. Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering for mission-critical applications.
Works With
- Vintage Motorola consumer electronics
- Professional audio restoration platforms
- Industrial legacy equipment maintenance
- PCB repair and prototype development workflows
