New RCS e3 Series Anti-Surge Thick Film Chip Resistors Combine Superior Pulse and ESD Handling With High Power Rating
The News
Vishay Intertechnology releases a new series of anti-surge, high-power thick film chip resistors optimized for automotive and industrial applications.
- Offer superior pulse load performance and ESD surge characteristics when compared to standard chip resistors
- Compact case sizes save space on densely packed PCBs
- With its specified power of 0.25 W, the small RCS0603 e3 resistor covers the power ratings of standard 0603, 0805, and 1206 devices
- Allows designers to standardize components and take advantage of the lower costs of smaller resistors
Product Benefits
- AEC-Q200-qualified
- Superior pulse load performance
- Excellent ESD surge characteristics
- High power ratings up to 0.4 W
- Available in 0402, 0603, and 0805 case sizes
- Resistance range from 1Ω to 10 MΩ
- Tolerances down to ±0.5 %
- TCR down to ±100 ppm/K
- Operating voltage range from 50 V to 150 V
- Temperature range of -55°C to +155°C
- RoHS-compliant and halogen-free
Market Applications:
Automotive and industrial applications subject to high and repetitive surge pulses
The Key Specifications:
| Part number | RCS0402 e3 | RCS0603 e3 | RCS0805 e3 |
| Case size | 0402 | 0603 | 0805 |
| Rated dissipation P70 (W) | 0.2 | 0.25 | 0.4 |
| Operating voltage (V) | 50 | 75 | 150 |
Availability:
Samples and production quantities of the RCS e3 series are available now, with lead times of 10 weeks.
To access the product datasheet on the Vishay website, go to http://www.vishay.com/ppg?20065
