Vishay Intertechnology Introduces New Series of Pulse−Proof, Sulfur-Resistant Thick Film Resistors

Vishay RCA-IF e3

Vishay Intertechnology released a new series of thick film chip resistors that provides pulse-proof performance and advanced sulfur resistance for automotive, industrial, and medical applications. 

The Vishay Draloric RCA-IF e3 series devices feature excellent anti-surge and pulse characteristics, and for high-sulfur environments offer a sulfur withstand ability in accordance to ASTM B809−95, tested at 90 °C for 1000 hours. The resistors are optimized for applications such as input circuits or MOSFET gate resistors susceptible to pulse loads while operating in a polluted atmosphere.

Vishay RCA-IF e3

The RCA-IF e3 devices are available in seven case sizes ranging from 0402 to 2512 with power ratings from 0.063 W to 1.0 W. The resistors offer a resistance range from 1 Ω to 100 kΩ with tolerances of ± 5 % and ± 10 %, a TCR of ± 200 ppm/K, and a limiting element voltage range of 50 V to 500 V. The lead (Pb)-free devices feature pure tin plating, and are compliant to RoHS directive 2011/65/EU and halogen-free according to the JEDEC JS709A definition.

Device Specification Table:
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

An AEC-Q200-qualified version, the RCA-IF AT e3, is also available.

Samples of the RCA-IF e3 and RCA-IF AT e3 are available now. Production quantities are also available now, with lead times of eight weeks for larger orders.