1206 SMD Chip Resistor – 3216 Metric Surface Mount Fixed Resistor

The 1206 SMD Chip Resistor is a compact two-terminal fixed resistor designed for surface-mount PCB assembly. The 1206 imperial package corresponds to the 3216 metric size and has a nominal body size of approximately 3.2 × 1.6 mm.

This chip resistor format is widely used in electronic circuits for current limiting, voltage division, signal conditioning, biasing, pull-up/pull-down networks and general circuit protection. Its surface-mount construction makes it suitable for automated PCB assembly as well as manual repair and prototyping.

Product Specifications

Product Type	Fixed SMD Chip Resistor
Package Size	1206 (Imperial)
Metric Size	3216 Metric
Approx. Body Size	3.2 × 1.6 mm
Number of Terminals	2
Mounting Type	Surface Mount (SMD/SMT)
Component Type	Passive Fixed Resistor
Applications	PCB Electronics, Industrial Electronics, Consumer Electronics, Repair & Prototyping

Compact 1206 Package

The 1206 package provides a larger PCB footprint than smaller 0805 and 0603 resistors while remaining suitable for compact surface-mount circuit designs. Commercial 1206 resistors are available with different resistance values, tolerances and power ratings depending on the manufacturer and series.

Wide Range of Resistance Values

The 1206 package defines the physical size, not the resistance value. Different versions can be manufactured with resistance values ranging from very low resistance to high resistance, with different tolerance, temperature coefficient and power specifications.

Typical Applications

• Current Limiting
• Voltage Divider Circuits
• Signal Conditioning
• Pull-Up and Pull-Down Networks
• LED Current Limiting
• Industrial Control Boards
• Power Supply Circuits
• Consumer Electronics
• PCB Repair and Prototyping