MCF 1W 10K MULTICOMP Resistor (Resistors, Axial Diameter Horizontal Mounting) In Stock
MULTICOMP MCF 1W 10K is a carbon film axial resistor with 10kΩ resistance, 1W power rating, and ±5% tolerance for through-hole PCB mounting. Available in stock with worldwide shipping for prototyping and production.
- Manufacturer
- MULTICOMP
- Package
- Resistors, Axial Diameter Horizontal Mounting
- Pin Count
- 2
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCF 1W 10K Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Resistor
- Price
- From $0.0740(MOQ 500)
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of MCF 1W 10K?
- 10kΩ resistance with 1W power rating — 4× higher than standard 1/4W axial resistors
- Carbon film axial construction with horizontal through-hole mounting for easy PCB installation
- ±5% tolerance suitable for general-purpose pull-up, pull-down, and biasing applications
- Cost-effective jellybean resistor with wide availability for high-volume production sourcing
What is MCF 1W 10K used for?
The MCF 1W 10K is a general-purpose 10kΩ axial resistor suited for pull-up and pull-down networks, voltage dividers, and base biasing in discrete transistor circuits. Its 1W power rating makes it appropriate for power supply bleed resistors, discharge circuits, and current-limiting applications where standard 0.25W parts would overheat. It fits breadboard prototyping, hobbyist electronics, educational kits, and production designs requiring a reliable through-hole 10kΩ component.
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
Where can I find the MCF 1W 10K datasheet?
MCF 1W 10K Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from MULTICOMP
What are equivalent replacements for MCF 1W 10K?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much current can the MCF 1W 10K carry before exceeding its power rating?
At 10kΩ and 1W maximum dissipation, the MCF 1W 10K can carry up to approximately 10mA continuously — derived from I = sqrt(P/R) = sqrt(1/10000). The corresponding voltage drop would be 100V, which exceeds most signal-level supplies, so in 5V or 12V systems this resistor operates well within its thermal limits at just 0.025mA to 1.2mA for typical logic applications.
Why choose a 1W-rated 10kΩ resistor instead of a standard 0.25W version in a 48V bleed circuit?
A 48V supply across a 10kΩ bleed resistor dissipates 230mW — below the 0.25W rating — but worst-case tolerances and transients can push dissipation higher. The MCF 1W 10K's 1W rating provides a 4× safety margin over the 0.25W alternative, preventing thermal degradation over extended operation and increasing mean time between failures in power supply designs with 24V to 48V rails.
Is the MCF 1W 10K compatible with standard through-hole PCB footprints and breadboards?
Yes. The MCF 1W 10K uses a standard axial horizontal through-hole mounting configuration compatible with 0.4-inch to 0.6-inch lead spacing — the same footprint as most 1W carbon and metal film resistors. Its leads fit directly into standard 2.54mm pitch breadboard holes, making it suitable for rapid prototyping as well as production PCBs without any pad or footprint changes.
How does the ±5% tolerance of the MCF 1W 10K affect voltage divider accuracy in a sensor interface circuit?
With ±5% tolerance on a 10kΩ nominal value, resistance ranges from 9.5kΩ to 10.5kΩ. In a voltage divider using two MCF 1W 10K resistors from a 5V supply, worst-case mid-point voltage error is approximately ±2.5% of full scale — about ±62.5mV — which is adequate for ADC inputs with 8-bit resolution but insufficient for 12-bit or higher precision measurements without calibration.
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|---|---|---|
| 500+ | $0.1100 | $55.00 |
| 1000+ | $0.0950 | $95.00 |
| 5000+ | $0.0740 | $370.00 |
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