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Chip resistor shrinks TCR and size

By Bill Schweber -- EDN, 3/3/2005

The Vishay Beyschlag MCS0402 family of chip resistors features tight tolerance and low TCR (temperature coefficient of resistance), suitable for precision measurements and other analog signal paths. The 0402-size devices, in values of 100 to 221 kΩ, are available with tolerance values of 0.1% and 0.25%. TCR, often more critical than absolute resistor tolerance, is ±25 to ±10 ppm/K, depending on grade (Picture). These thin-film, flat resistors have a maximum voltage rating of 50V and can operate at temperatures as high as 125°C with maximum dissipation of 0.63W.

Vishay Intertechnology, www.vishay.com.