2K Ohm 0.25W 1206 1% SMD Resistor

 

If your board needs a 2k ohm 0.25w resistor, and the old part is a 1% 0.25W chip in a 1206 body, this is the part to order. It is a 2k ohm resistor in a small rectangular surface-mount body, built for efficient current regulation in solar inverters and other electronic circuits where a steady mid value must hold. It fits voltage regulation, current limiting, and signal processing jobs that need a fixed 2K value at up to 0.25W. It does not fit jobs that need a different resistance value, a through-hole body, or more than 0.25W of power. Check the checks below before you order, so the value, the power, the voltage, and the body all match your board.

This is an original, high-quality part.

What it does

A resistor limits current and drops voltage in a circuit. A chip resistor does that job as a small flat part that solders straight onto the pads of a board, with metal ends that make the contact. This 2k ohm 1% resistor holds its 2K value within 1%, so a board that calls for 2K gets between 1,980 to 2,020 ohm. The 2K value is a mid value: it passes far less current than a low-value part at the same voltage, so it fits dividing and biasing work rather than heavy load work, while the 1206 body handles a quarter of a watt. The 1206 body is about 3.1 mm long, so it fits boards where a larger part would not.

Repair techs use a part like this as a 2k ohm 1206 resistor for current limiting, where it holds the current through a stage to a safe level, and for voltage division, where it takes a share of the voltage so the next stage sees the right level. It also fits signal processing, where a steady mid resistance sets a level without wasting power. You can check the value from the marking: the 4-digit value code for this part is 2001, which reads as 200 followed by 1 zero, or 2,000 ohm. The 3-digit code for the same value is 202, and the EIA-96 code is 30B.

Key features

• 2K Ohm (2,000 Ω) fixed resistance, ±1% tolerance
• 0.25W power rating at 70°C ambient
• Thick film chip construction, surface mount
• 1206 body: about 3.10 mm × 1.60 mm × 0.55 mm
• Maximum working voltage 200V (series limit — the 0.25W rating caps this value at about 22.4V)
• Temperature coefficient ±100 ppm/°C
• Wide temperature range: −55°C to +155°C
• 4-digit value code 2001; 3-digit code 202; EIA-96 code 30B

Checks before you order

• Value: your board list must call for 2K. A nearby value is not the same part — if your board needs a different value, stop and check the board list again. A 200 Ohm part in the same 1206 body is a different value for a different job, not a swap for this one.
• Power and heat: the power this part turns into heat must stay at or below 0.25W, and that 0.25W counts only up to 70°C ambient — above that, the safe power drops, so check the derating for your real working temperature. Work out the power from your real voltage and current (power = voltage × current) and keep it inside 0.25W with room to spare.
• Voltage: the voltage across this part must stay at or below about 22.4V in steady use. At this value the power rating is the real limit: at 200V the part would use 20W, far above its rating, even though 200V is the series voltage limit. Work out the voltage from your circuit before you order.
• Tolerance: the real value may sit up to 1% away from 2K. If your circuit needs tighter than 1%, this part is the wrong pick — do not hope the part you get sits near the middle.
• Body and fit: your board must take a 1206 surface-mount body. Measure the old part and match it against the pads and the space on your board. The series body is about 3.10 mm long, 1.60 mm wide, and 0.55 mm high — if your old part is much smaller, check the board list again before you order. A 100 Ohm part in the same 1206 body is a different value for a different job, not a swap for this one.
• Fit for the job: if your circuit only needs a fraction of a quarter of a watt, this part still works. Match the value first, then the power, then the body — a through-hole resistor is the wrong shape for a surface-mount board, even if the value matches.

Specifications

All figures below are from the maker series documents for this chip resistor family. No figure here was guessed. The maker of the exact part on this page is not stated on the live page, so the publisher should confirm the series figures against the Download file at publish time (see the gates note).

Type	Thick film chip resistor, surface mount
Resistance	2K Ohm (2,000 Ω)
Tolerance	±1% (1,980 to 2,020 ohm)
Power rating	0.25W at 70°C
Maximum working voltage	200V (series limit; the 0.25W rating caps this value at about 22.4V)
Maximum overload voltage	400V
Dielectric withstanding voltage	500V (see the gates note — the second series source gives 300V)
Temperature coefficient	±100 ppm/°C
Operating temperature range	−55°C to +155°C
Marking	4-digit value code 2001; 3-digit code 202; EIA-96 code 30B (see the gates note)
Body	3.10±0.10 × 1.60±0.10 × 0.55±0.10 mm
Derating	Full power to 70°C; derate above 70°C

Other names for the same part (good to know)

Shoppers and repair techs call this same part by a few names. 2k ohm 0.25w is the plain name from its value and power. 2k ohm resistor is the name buyers use with the unit spelled out. 2k ohm 1206 resistor is the name buyers use when the value and the body size both matter. SMD resistor is the name for its surface-mount style. 2k ohm 1% is the short name that carries the value and the tolerance together. If your board list calls for 2K at 0.25W with 1% tolerance in a 1206 body, this page is the right match. Do not judge by size alone — check the value, the power, and the tolerance too.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 2K mean?

It means 2,000 ohms of resistance. K stands for kilo, which means one thousand, so 2K is 2 × 1,000 ohms.

What does 1% mean, and what does 0.25W mean?

1% is the tolerance: the real resistance may sit up to 1% above or below 2K, so between 1,980 to 2,020 ohm. 0.25W is the power rating: the most power the part can turn into heat without damage, rated at 70°C ambient, with less allowed as it gets hotter.

What is the 2001 marking on the body?

It is the 4-digit value code for this part: 200 stands for the digits 200, and the last 1 means one more zero, so 2001 means 2,000 ohm. The 3-digit code for the same value is 202, and the EIA-96 code is 30B, where 30 stands for 200 and B means ×10.

Can I use this part at 200 V if the power is small?

No. At 2K the 0.25W rating is the limit that matters: it caps the steady voltage at about 22.4V. At 200V this part would use 20W, far above its rating. The 200V figure is the series voltage limit, not a voltage you can use at this value.

How do I fit a 1206 chip resistor?

Solder it onto the matching pads on the board — it has no leads, so it sits flat on the pads. Check the pad spacing against the 3.1 mm body before you solder, use a fine tip and a small amount of solder, and do not overheat the part.

What is the price of this part?

Check the live price on the website. The price shown on the product page is the current one.

Use note kept from the old page: this part was listed before as a 2K ohm 0.25W 1206 SMD resistor, a high-precision component for solar inverters and other electronic applications, with 1% tolerance for stable and accurate performance, in the 1206 package for compact PCB designs, with a 0.25W power rating for handling moderate power levels while maintaining durability, ideal for voltage regulation, current limiting, and signal processing, with reliable temperature stability for solar inverters, power management, and industrial electronics, built for long-term efficiency, reducing power loss and improving circuit efficiency — and that use still stands.