Vishay CRCW1206330RJNEA 330 Ohm 5% 1206 SMD Thick Film Resistor 180 PCS

180 PCS Vishay CRCW1206330RJNEA thick-film surface-mount resistors with a nominal resistance of 330 ohms in the standard 1206 package.

These resistors feature 5% tolerance and a 0.25 watt, 1/4 watt power rating. The 1206 surface-mount package measures approximately 3.2 x 1.6 mm and provides greater power-handling capability than smaller common SMD formats such as 0603 and 0805.

The CRCW1206 family is intended for general-purpose electronic applications including industrial controls, communications equipment, power supplies, audio equipment, automotive electronics, test equipment, digital circuitry, and PCB repair.

The original distributor label identifies Vishay Intertechnology Inc., part number CRCW1206330RJNEA, and date/lot code 0703, consistent with production during the 3rd week of 2007.

LIFECYCLE STATUS: ACTIVE

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
Vishay Intertechnology was founded in 1962 and developed into one of the world's major manufacturers of passive electronic components and semiconductors.

The company became especially important in resistor technology through both internal development and the acquisition of established component manufacturers, including Dale Electronics. Vishay resistor families are now widely used throughout industrial, automotive, communications, instrumentation, power, and consumer electronics.

Surface-mount resistors became increasingly important during the 1980s and 1990s as electronic manufacturing shifted from manually inserted through-hole components toward automated surface-mount assembly.

The 1206 package became one of the classic standardized SMD resistor sizes. At approximately 3.2 x 1.6 mm, it is larger than modern miniature 0603 and 0402 parts but offers useful advantages in power handling, mechanical robustness, and serviceability.

Thick-film construction uses a resistive material deposited onto a ceramic substrate and trimmed to achieve the desired resistance value. The process provides economical, reliable resistors suitable for large-volume electronic production.

The CRCW family became a widely used general-purpose Vishay resistor series. These devices continue to be manufactured today, making the CRCW1206330RJNEA an example of a long-running standardized component that can support both older equipment repair and current electronic designs.

The 330-ohm value is commonly encountered in current limiting, LED circuits, transistor bias networks, signal conditioning, pull-up or pull-down networks, interface circuitry, control boards, and general-purpose electronic repair.