EXPERIMENT 3

RESISTOR COLOR CODING

OBJECTIVE:

1. To use resistor color coding scheme to determine the resistance value.

2. To determine different types of resistor according to construction.

BASIC CONCEPT:

The resistor is an electronic component used to control electron flows. It is a passive device that
has an ability to limit the amount of electric current known as resistance. The unit of resistance is
measured in ohms (Ω). It is coded with colors to determine its resistive value and tolerance.
ACTIVITY:

A. Enumerate the five (5) different types of resistors according to construction. Discuss the
functions of each resistor. (include the actual picture of the component).

B. Fill in the blanks with the values of the resistors corresponding to the colors.

First Color Second Color Third Color Resistance Value

1 Brown Blue Brown
2 Red Blue Black
3 Brown Black Yellow
4 Yellow White Red
5 Brown Black Red
6 Yellow Yellow Silver
7 Red Brown Gold
8 Brown Black Gold
9 Violet Red Black
10 Orange Black Green

C. Fill in the blanks with the colors of the resistors corresponding to their values.

Resistance Value First Color Second Color Third Color

1 10 Ω
2 620 Ω
3 110 Ω
4 50 KΩ
5 1.9 KΩ
6 300 Ω
7 1000 Ω
8 2.2 MΩ
9 350 Ω
10 330 KΩ