New thick-film high-voltage chip resistors for HV and consumer electronics

Latest from Bourns is a new range of thick-film high-voltage chip resistor devices optimized for high-voltage and consumer electronics applications. The CHV series is available in five footprint options from 0603 (1608 Metric) up to 2512 (6432 Metric), and is designed to operate with much higher voltages of 200 V on the 0603 size and 3 kV on the 2512 size. The RoHS-compliant UL 1676 listed resistors are manufactured using a robust thick film element printed onto a ceramic substrate. The new family strengthens the company’s existing broad line of surface mount chip resistors and complements its other circuit conditioning components including power inductors, rectifier diodes and Zener diodes, says the company. “Bourns’ next-generation chip resistor family is designed to support our customers’ higher voltage, rugged design and varied footprint option needs,” said Brian Ahearne, product line manager, Bourns, Inc. “Bourns is known as a pioneer in the development of thick film resistors, and this latest series leverages the company’s extensive engineering, manufacturing and quality assurance experience.”