Overview
The Motorola 6-6074 carbon composition resistor is a fixed-value passive component rated at 68 kilohms (68KΩ) with a ±10% tolerance and 1/2-watt (0.5W) power dissipation. This vintage resistor employs carbon composition construction, a proven technology widely used in classic electronics, audio equipment, and industrial control systems from the 1960s through 1980s. Supplied as new in box (NOS), the Motorola 6-6074 delivers authentic replacement capability for service technicians and restoration specialists restoring vintage equipment to original specification.
Key Features
- Resistance Value: 68 kiloohms (68KΩ) – ideal for biasing, coupling, and filtering circuits
- Tolerance: ±10% – standard carbon composition accuracy suitable for general-purpose applications
- Power Rating: 1/2 watt (0.5W) – appropriate for signal-level and low-current circuits
- Construction: Carbon composition axial – proven reliability with excellent frequency response for audio circuits
- Condition: New in original box (NOS) – untested but fully original and unused
- Application Fit: Vintage equipment restoration, audio amplifiers, radio receivers, vintage test equipment, industrial controls
Technical Specifications
The following specifications define the electrical and mechanical characteristics of this component:
