Metal strip resistors offer very high power-to-footprint size ratio

Available from Farnell element14, these high power metal strip resistors from Vishay Intertechnology offer very high power-to-footprint size ratio, excellent frequency response and very low inductance in a solid metal nickel-chrome or manganese-copper allow resistive element with low TCR. They are ideal for a wide range of high-power current sensing applications including automotive, power amplifiers and shunts, switching and linear power supplies, and test and measurement instruments, power metal strip resistors come with a range of advantages including high current capability, a wide temperature range and a varied choice of case styles and sizes.