VISHAY – New RCA-IF e3 Series of Sulfur-Resistant Thick Film Resistors Offer Robust Anti-Surge and Pulse Characteristics
Vishay Intertechnology releases a new series of thick film chip resistors that provides pulse-proof performance and advanced sulfur resistance for automotive, industrial, and medical applications.
- Optimized for applications susceptible to pulse loads while operating in a polluted atmosphere
- Available in seven compact footprint options
- Advanced sulfur withstand ability in accordance to ASTM B809-95, tested at 90 °C for 1000 hours
- An AEC-Q200-qualified version is also available (RCA-IF AT e3)
Product Benefits:
- Excellent anti-surge and pulse characteristics
- Superior resistance against high-sulfur environments
- RCA-IF AT e3, as AEC-Q200 qualified option, is also
available - Power ratings from 0.063 W to 1.0 W
- Available in case sizes ranging from 0402 to 2512
- Tolerances of ± 5 % and ± 10 %
- TCR of ± 200 ppm/K
- Resistance range from 1 Ω to 100 KΩ
- Lead (Pb)-free resistors feature pure tin plating
- Compliant to RoHS directive 2011/65/EU
- Halogen-free according to the JEDEC JS709A definition
Market Applications:
- Input circuits and MOSFET gate resistors for automotive, industrial, and medical applications
The Key Specifications:
| Part number | Case size | Power rating P70 (W) | Limiting element voltage (V) | Insulation voltage (V) |
| RCA0402-IF e3 | 0402 | 0.063 | 50 | 75 |
| RCA0606-IF e3 | 0603 | 0.1 | 75 | 100 |
| RCA0805-IF e3 | 0805 | 0.125 | 150 | 20 |
| RCA1206-IF e3 | 1206 | 0.25 | 200 | 300 |
| RCA1210-IF e3 | 1210 | 0.5 | 200 | 300 |
| RCA2010-IF e3 | 2010 | 0.75 | 400 | 300 |
| RCA2512-IF e3 | 2512 | 1.0 | 500 | 300 |
Availability:
Samples of the RCA-IF e3 and RCA-IF AT e3 resistors are available now. Production quantities are also available now, with lead times of eight weeks for larger orders.
To access the product datasheets on the Vishay Website, go to
http://www.vishay.com/ppg?20059 (RCA-IF e3)
