1.8 M Ohms

**Description:**

The 1/4W MFR 1.8 M Ohms is a metal film resistor with a resistance value of 1.8 megaohms (MΩ) and a power rating of 1/4 watt. It is a small, cylindrical component used in electronic circuits to limit the flow of current.

**Specifications:**

* **Resistance Value:** 1.8 MΩ (1,800,000 ohms)
* **Tolerance:** ±5% (actual resistance may vary by up to 5% from the nominal value)
* **Power Rating:** 1/4 watt
* **Operating Voltage:** Not specified
* **Temperature Coefficient:** Not specified
* **Inductance:** Typically negligible
* **Capacitance:** Typically negligible
* **Dimensions:**

* Length: 6.35 mm (0.25 inches)
* Diameter: 2.34 mm (0.092 inches)

* **Material:** Metal film (usually a nickel-chromium alloy)
* **Packaging:** Typically supplied in bulk or on reels

**Applications:**

1/4W MFR 1.8 M Ohms resistors are commonly used in electronic circuits for various applications, including:

* Limiting current flow
* Voltage division
* Feedback networks
* Timing circuits
* Signal conditioning

**Advantages:**

* **Compact size:** Small and easy to mount on PCBs.
* **High precision:** Tight tolerance ensures accurate resistance values.
* **Low cost:** Affordable and widely available.
* **Stability:** Metal film resistors are known for their stability over time.

**Disadvantages:**

* **Power limitation:** Limited to 1/4 watt, which may not be suitable for high-power applications.
* **Temperature sensitivity:** Resistance value can vary with temperature, especially at high temperatures.