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Resistor 220 Ω (1/4W)

Resistor

Carbon film resistor. The most common value for limiting an LED's current: about 14 mA through a red LED on 5V, so the LED shines brightly and the Arduino pin stays safe.

Specifications

Resistance

220 Ω

Colour code

Red - Red - Brown - Gold

Tolerance

±5%

Power

1/4 W (0.25W)

Type

Carbon film

Typical use

LED current limiting (~14 mA at 5V)

Shop prices

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