Automotive grade high current jumper now available

Zero-ohm jumpers are widely used in all electronic circuits for various markets and end products. Jumpers make circuitry routing easier and simplify manufacturability. However, jumper needs for higher current levels frequently surpass the capability of general-purpose jumpers. If the application needs high reliability and long-term stability, the options for high-current jumpers become limited.

Stackpole Electronics’ CSFA series automotive grade high current SMD jumpers can handle up to 70.7A with overload current ratings of up to 158A, whereas general purpose thick film jumpers generally only handle a few amps. This reliability and performance allow the device to be employed for a wide range of jumper current needs and will be less sensitive to surge current events.

The device is AEC-Q200 qualified, anti-sulfur per EIA-977, and RoHS compliant without exemption.

Applications include switching power supplies, engine controls, VR modules, DC to DC converters in power adapters, battery packs and chargers, and a wide range of power and battery management implementations.