The RMCA automotive-grade thick film chip resistor series from Stackpole Electronics is qualified to the AEC-Q200 standard and designed for use in automotive and other high-reliability electronic applications. The series supports higher power density through -HP and -UP options that increase power handling by two to three times over standard versions while enabling more compact […]
Resistors
Metal foil resistors combine high precision with robust thermal performance
Bourns, Inc. released four new Riedon Foil Resistor Series by Bourns. The FPM Series, FPV Series, FWP2324 Series, and FPY Series are designed for high-precision, high-power applications by delivering exceptional accuracy and long-term measurement repeatability. These capabilities enable designers to meet stability, performance, high power, and reliability requirements while also helping to reduce calibration frequency even in certain harsh environments. […]
Power resistors feature ratings from 25 W to 200 W
Bourns, Inc. announced that it has increased its Riedon High Power Thick Film Resistors by Bourns with four new product series. The PSD220S, PSD227, PSD126 and PSD220T-50 Series Resistors are available in TO-126, TO-220, TO-227, and SMD DPAK packages. They feature power ratings from 25 to 200 W, low inductance, and excellent pulse handling capabilities that enable enhanced circuit stability […]
Anti-moisture chip resistors support wide tolerance and TCR options
Stackpole Electronics Inc. announces the expansion of its RNCS-AS series, designed to address the limitations of conventional nichrome thin film chip resistors. While standard nichrome resistors are valued for their precision, stability, and reliability, they can be vulnerable to corrosion from moisture and sulfur, restricting their use in demanding environments. The RNCS-AS series overcomes these […]
Precision wirewound resistors go up to 6 MΩ
Bourns, Inc. launched its Riedon Precision Wirewound Resistor Series by Bourns. Engineered for high accuracy and long-term stability, these latest resistors offer a broad resistance range of up to 6 megohms (MΩ) with ultra-low resistance tolerances (±0.005 percent). This rugged, high-precision resistor series is housed in multiple axial, radial, and square package sizes and is available in […]
Thin film resistors maintain performance with minimal trimming
Design engineers often face challenges sourcing low resistance chip resistors with robust pulse handling capabilities, especially when cost is a concern. While all-metal element resistors are renowned for their superior pulse performance, they can be prohibitively expensive for many applications. Stackpole Electronics’ RNCL series uses proprietary thin film technology to provide reliable pulse withstanding performance […]
Shunt resistors feature four terminals, low inductance
Bourns, Inc. announced its CSS4C-1216 Series 4-terminal current sense resistors. The automotive-grade, AEC-Q200 compliant Bourns CSS4C-1216 Series meets precise current measurement requirements in today’s high-performance applications that demand higher power handling, greater efficiency, and effective thermal management in a smaller, more compact footprint. Applications that can benefit from these capabilities include Electric Vehicles (EVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles […]
Engineering kit offers 97 resistance values from 1 to 10K ohms
Stackpole Electronics, Inc. announces the latest addition to its popular engineering kits: the KIT-RMCF2512FT-21. This new kit features 97 of the most popular resistance values, ranging from 1 ohm to 10K ohms, all in a 2512 chip case size. With 20 pieces of each E24 value and 1% tolerance, engineers now have 1,940 resistors at […]
Current sensing resistors support 0.2 to 0.7 mΩ range with 12W power ratings
High sensing accuracy for high currents requires low resistance values. However, not all applications or power topologies are able to use the lowest resistance values. Because of the wide range of power delivery designs, some power platforms need specific resistance values. Stackpole recently added the 0.7 milliohm value to their popular HCSK2725 size to further […]
Why would you use a zero-ohm resistor?
If you had never heard it before, the term “zero-ohm resistor” might seem at best like an oxymoron or, at worst, some sort of joke to play on a new or naïve circuit designer. After all, designers are under constant pressure to simplify their designs and reduce the bill of materials (BOM), so why would […]
