2k ohm Resistor
The 2kΩ (2000 Ohm) Resistor is a precision 1/4W metal film resistor with a tight 1% tolerance, ideal for DIY electronics, Arduino projects, and prototyping. This standard resistor value is widely used for voltage dividers, pull-up/pull-down circuits, transistor biasing, and signal conditioning. With excellent stability, low noise, and reliable long-term performance, it's a fundamental component for hobbyists, students, and engineers building circuits on breadboards, perfboards, or custom PCBs.
المقاومة 2 كيلو أوم (2000 أوم) هي مقاومة دقيقة من نوع Metal Film بقدرة 1/4 واط وتفاوت 1%، مثالية لـ مشاريع الإلكترونيات DIY ومشاريع Arduino والنماذج الأولية. تُستخدم هذه القيمة القياسية بشكل واسع في مقسّمات الجهد، ودوائر Pull-up و Pull-down، وتحييز الترانزستور، ومعالجة الإشارات. تتميز بثبات ممتاز وضوضاء منخفضة وأداء موثوق طويل الأمد، وهي مكوّن أساسي للهواة والطلاب والمهندسين عند بناء الدوائر على لوحات التجارب أو ثنائيات الفينول النحاسية.
The 2kΩ Resistor is a high-quality 1/4 Watt metal film resistor engineered to deliver accurate and stable resistance in a wide variety of electronic circuits. With a precise 1% tolerance, it ensures consistent and predictable performance in both analog and digital applications. Metal film resistors are preferred over carbon film types because they offer lower noise, superior thermal stability, and higher long-term accuracy, making them well-suited for precision designs.
The 2 kilo-ohm (2kΩ) value is a standard E96-series resistor commonly used in voltage divider circuits, transistor base biasing, and pull-up/pull-down configurations. It is also frequently used in op-amp gain networks, analog signal scaling, and as a current limiter in low-current LED indicators. Its value is well-suited for 5V and 3.3V microcontroller systems, making it a versatile component in mixed analog/digital designs.
Manufactured in a standard axial-lead through-hole package, this resistor integrates easily with breadboards, perfboards, and printed circuit boards (PCBs), making it ideal for rapid prototyping and permanent installations. It is fully compatible with all popular development platforms, including Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, ESP8266, STM32, and PIC microcontrollers.
Specifications
- Resistance Value: 2 kΩ (2000 Ohm)
- Power Rating: 1/4 Watt (0.25W)
- Tolerance: ±1% (Precision Grade)
- Resistor Type: Metal Film
- Mounting Style: Through-Hole (Axial Lead)
- Lead Material: Tinned Copper
- Compliance: RoHS Compliant
- Operating Temperature Range: Typically -55°C to +155°C (standard for metal film)
Applications
- Voltage Dividers — generating reference voltages and scaling analog signals
- Pull-up & Pull-down Resistors — stabilizing digital input pins
- Transistor Base Biasing — driving BJTs in switching and amplifier circuits
- Op-Amp Gain Networks — setting gain in inverting and non-inverting amplifiers
- MOSFET Gate Pull-down — keeping gates at known states
- Logic Level Conversion — combined with other resistors for safe interfacing
- Signal Conditioning — filtering and impedance matching
- Arduino & Microcontroller Projects — prototyping and learning kits
- Sensor Interfacing — calibration and biasing for analog sensors
- Audio & RF Circuits — gain setting and feedback networks
- Educational Electronics — schools, universities, and STEM labs
- General-Purpose Electronics — repair, modification, and DIY builds