Auto-grade resistors feature AgPd terminations for conductive gluing

A new series of sulphur-resistant thick-film chip resistors has been introduced by Vishay featuring silver / palladium (Ag/Pd) terminations for conductive gluing. Featuring a robust design for automotive and industrial applications, the AEC-Q200-qualified RCA-AP e4 Series devices provide advanced sulphur resistance and high operating temperatures to +175C. Featuring a novel flip-chip design, the space-saving resistors offer a reduced package footprint compared to solderable devices, while delivering low parasitic capacitance and inductance. For high-sulphur environments, the RCA-AP e4 series features a sulphur withstand ability in accordance with ASTM B809-95, tested at an advanced level of +90C for 1000 hours. The devices are optimized for hybrid circuit applications in high-temperature environments. The resistors are available in the 0603 case size and offer power ratings to 0.15W at +70C. The RoHS-compliant, halogen-free devices provide a resistance range from 1ohm to 10Mohm with tolerances of ±1% and ±5%, TCR of ±100ppm/K and ±200ppm/K, and an operating voltage of 75V, says the company.