Overview
The Motorola 6-6327 1K Ohm 1W resistor is a vintage new-old-stock (NOS) fixed resistor designed for a wide range of electronic applications. Manufactured by Motorola, this through-hole axial resistor delivers stable, predictable resistance performance with a ±10% tolerance rating. The 1 Watt power rating makes it suitable for moderate-current circuits and amplifier biasing networks. As an original Motorola component from an era of reliable analog electronics, this resistor is highly valued for restoration projects, vintage equipment repair, and period-accurate circuit reconstruction.
Key Features
- Resistance Value: 1K Ohm (1,000 Ω)
- Power Rating: 1 Watt—suitable for standard biasing and signal circuits
- Tolerance: ±10%—adequate for non-critical applications and vintage designs
- Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)—unused, original Motorola manufacturing
- Vintage Quality: Motorola brand heritage assures consistent performance in vintage audio, radio, and industrial equipment
- Through-Hole Construction: Standard axial leads for reliable soldering and breadboard prototyping
Technical Specifications
- Resistance: 1,000 Ω (1 kΩ)
- Tolerance: ±10%
- Power Rating: 1 W
- Composition: Carbon film or wire-wound (period typical)
- Lead Configuration: Axial, tinned leads
- Operating Temperature Range: -55°C to +125°C (typical for vintage resistors)
- Manufacturer: Motorola
- Part Number: 6-6327 (also marked as 6327-06-01)
- Condition: New Old Stock
Typical Applications
- Vintage tube amplifier and audio circuit restoration
- Radio receiver and transmitter repair (AM/FM, shortwave)
- Industrial equipment bias networks and load resistors
- Measuring instrument circuit reconstruction
- Period-correct electronic equipment restoration
- Impedance matching and signal conditioning circuits
- Prototype development and breadboard testing
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Vintage tube amplifier circuits (1950s–1970s designs)
- Analog and discrete transistor circuits
- Standard PCB and breadboard layouts (0.1″ or 2.54mm spacing)
- Military and industrial equipment (MIL-spec legacy systems)
- Audio restoration projects requiring period-accurate components
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Original Motorola 6-6327 units in vintage equipment
- Similar 1K Ohm 1W ±10% resistors from era manufacturers (RCA, Sylvania, Philco)
- Generic 1K Ohm 1W carbon-film resistors with matching tolerance
Works With
- Point-to-point and printed-circuit board assembly techniques
- Hand-soldering and wave-soldering processes
- Vintage test equipment and analog multimeters
- Period-appropriate circuit design software and schematics
