FA Datasheet

FA
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Wirewound Resistor, Commercial Power,
Silicone Coated, Axial Lead
FEATURES
• High temperature coating (> 350 °C)
• Complete welded construction
• Available in non-inductive styles with AyrtonPerry winding for lowest reactive components,
special “NI”
• Will meet flammability requirements of UL 94 V-0
• Material categorization:
For definitions of compliance please see
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STANDARD ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
GLOBAL
MODEL
POWER RATING (1)
POWER RATING (1)
HISTORICAL
P25 °C W
P25 °C W
MODEL
CHARACTERISTIC U CHARACTERISTIC V
+ 250 °C
+ 350 °C
RESISTANCE
RANGE

± 0.25 %
RESISTANCE
RANGE

± 0.1 %
RESISTANCE
WEIGHT
RANGE
(typical)

g
± 0.5 %, ± 1 %,
± 5 %, ± 10 %
FA3/4
FA3/4
0.75
1.0
0.499 to 1.0K
0.499 to 1.5K
0.1 to 1.5K
0.26
FA001
FA1
1.0
1.5
0.499 to 1.3K
0.499 to 4.0K
0.1 to 4.0K
0.51
FA01A
FA1A
1.0
1.5
0.499 to 2.74K
0.499 to 5.0K
0.1 to 5.0K
0.35
FA002
FA2
2.0
2.6
0.499 to 4.49K
0.499 to 7.2K
0.1 to 7.2K
0.87
FA003
FA3
3.0
3.6
0.499 to 8.6K
0.499 to 9.5K
0.1 to 9.5K
0.87
FA03A
FA3A
3.0
3.7
0.499 to 6.5K
0.1 to 11.0K
0.1 to 11.0K
0.93
FA004
FA4
4.0
5.0
0.499 to 12.7K
0.1 to 24.0K
0.1 to 24.0K
1.36
FA04B
FA4B
4.0
5.0
0.499 to 10.5K
0.1 to 14.0K
0.1 to 14.0K
0.93
FA005
FA5
5.0
6.5
0.499 to 25.7K
0.1 to 42.0K
0.1 to 42.0K
3.01
FA07A
FA7A
7.0
8.0
0.499 to 41.4K
0.1 to 63.0K
0.1 to 63.0K
3.29
FA007
FA7
7.0
8.0
0.499 to 41.4K
0.1 to 80.0K
0.1 to 80.0K
3.90
FA10A
FA10A
10.0
11.0
0.499 to 73.4K
0.1 to 92.0K
0.1 to 92.0K
4.70
FA010
FA10
10.0
12.5
0.499 to 73.4K
0.1 to 100K
0.1 to 100K
8.71
Note
(1) Vishay Central FA models have two power ratings depending on operation temperature and stability requirements.
GLOBAL PART NUMBER INFORMATION
Global Part Numbering example: FA0105K600JE12 (visit www.vishay.net Vishay Dale parts numbering manual for all options)
F
A
0
1
0
5
K
6
0
0
J
E
1
2
GLOBAL MODEL
(5 digits)
VALUE
(5 digits)
TOLERANCE
(1 digit)
PACKAGING CODE
(3 digits)
SPECIAL
(up to 3 digits)
(See Standard Electrical
Specifications Global
Model column
for options)
R = Decimal
K = Thousand
1R500 = 1.5 
1K500 = 1.5 k
B = ± 0.1 %
C = ± 0.25 %
D = ± 0.5 %
F=±1%
J=±5%
K = ± 10 %
E07 = Tape/reel
(FA004, FA005, FA07A)
E08 = Tape/reel
(FA3/4, FA001, FA01A)
E29 = Tape/reel
(FA007, FA010, FA10A)
E48 = Tape/reel
(FA002, FA003, FA03A, FA04B)
E12 = Bulk, up to 100 pc boxes
(Dash Number)
From 1 to 999
as applicable
NI =
Non-inductive
Historical Part Number example: FA10 5.6K 5 %
FA10
5.6 k
5%
HISTORICAL MODEL
RESISTANCE VALUE
TOLERANCE
Revision: 10-May-12
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DIMENSIONS in inches [millimeters]
1.50 [38.10]
min.
D
L
LD
DIMENSIONS in inches [millimeters]
MODEL
FA3/4
FA001
FA01A
FA002
FA003
FA03A
FA004
FA04B
FA005
FA07A
FA007
FA10A
FA010
L
D
0.250 ± 0.030 [6.35 ± 0.762]
0.375 ± 0.030 [9.53 ± 0.762]
0.410 ± 0.030 [10.41 ± 0.762]
0.500 ± 0.062 [12.70 ± 1.57]
0.500 ± 0.062 [12.70 ± 1.57]
0.560 ± 0.062 [14.22 ± 1.57]
0.770 ± 0.062 [19.55 ± 1.57]
0.560 ± 0.062 [14.22 ± 1.57]
0.875 ± 0.062 [22.33 ± 1.57]
1.22 ± 0.062 [30.99 ± 1.57]
1.55 ± 0.062 [39.37 ± 1.57]
1.75 ± 0.062 [44.45 ± 1.57]
1.78 ± 0.062 [45.21 ± 1.57]
0.095 ± 0.015 [2.41 ± 0.381]
0.135 ± 0.030 [3.43 ± 0.762]
0.110 ± 0.030 [2.79 ± 0.762]
0.185 ± 0.031 [4.70 ± 0.787]
0.185 ± 0.031 [4.70 ± 0.787]
0.187 ± 0.031 [4.75 ± 0.787]
0.230 ± 0.031 [5.84 ± 0.787]
0.187 ± 0.031 [4.75 ± 0.787]
0.312 ± 0.031 [7.92 ± 0.787]
0.312 ± 0.031 [7.92 ± 0.787]
0.295 ± 0.031 [7.49 ± 0.787]
0.295 ± 0.031 [7.49 ± 0.787]
0.375 ± 0.031 [9.53 ± 0.787]
LD
± 0.002 [0.051]
0.025 [0.635]
0.032 [0.813]
0.020 [0.508]
0.032 [0.813]
0.032 [0.813]
0.032 [0.813]
0.032 [0.813]
0.032 [0.813]
0.032 [0.813]
0.032 [0.813]
0.032 [0.813]
0.032 [0.813]
0.040 [1.02]
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
UNIT
ppm/°C
lb
VAC
°C
V
FA RESISTOR CHARACTERISTICS
± 30 for 10  and above; ± 50 for 1.0  to 9.9 ; ± 90 for 0.5  to 0.99 
5 min (FA3/4 and FA01A) and 10 min for all others
500 for FA01A and smaller; 1000 for FA002 and larger
Characteristic U = - 65 to + 250, Characteristic V = - 65 to + 350
(P x R)1/2
DERATING
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
Element: Copper-nickel alloy or nickel-chrome alloy,
depending on resistance value
Core: Ceramic: Steatite or alumina, depending on physical
size
Coating: Special high temperature silicone
Standard Terminals: Tinned copper clad steal
End Caps: Stainless steel
Part Marking: CENTRAL, model, value, tolerance,
date code
RATED POWER IN %
PARAMETER
Temperature Coefficient
Terminal Strength
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage
Operating Temperature Range
Maximum Working Voltage
120
100
80
Characteristic V
60
40
Characteristic U
20
0
- 50
- 65
0
50
25
150
250
350
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IN °C
PERFORMANCE
TEST
Dielectric Withstanding
Voltage
High Frequency
Vibration
High Temperature
Exposure
Load Life
Low Temperature Storage
Moisture Resistance
Shock, Specified Pulse
Thermal Shock
Short Time Overload
Terminal Strength
Revision: 10-May-12
CONDITIONS OF TEST
500 VRMS 1 min for FA01A and smaller;
1000 VRMS 1 min for all others
Frequency varied 10 Hz to 2000 Hz, 20 g peak,
2 directions 6 h each
250 h at + 250 °C for U Characteristic,
+ 350 °C for V Characteristic
2000 h at 25 °C at rated power, 1.5 h “ON”, 0.5 h “OFF”
- 65 °C for 24 h
MIL-STD-202 Method 106, 7b not applicable
MIL-STD-202 Method 213, 100 g’s for 6 ms, 10 shocks
Rated power applied until thermally stable,
then 15 min at - 55 °C
5 x rated power (3.70 W smaller),
10 x rated power (4 W and larger) for 5 s
Pull test 5 s to 10 s, 5 lb (FA3/4 and FA01A),
10 lb for all others;
torsion test - 3 alternating directions, 360° each
TEST LIMITS
(CHARACTERISTIC U) (CHARACTERISTIC V)
± (0.1 % + 0.05 ) R
± (0.1 % + 0.05 ) R
± (0.1 % + 0.05 ) R
± (0.2 % + 0.05 ) R
± (0.5 % + 0.05 ) R
± (4.0 % + 0.05 ) R
± (0.5 % + 0.05 ) R
± (0.2 % + 0.05 ) R
± (0.2 % + 0.05 ) R
± (0.1 % + 0.05 ) R
± (3.0 % + 0.05 ) R
± (2.0 % + 0.05 ) R
± (2.0 % + 0.05 ) R
± (0.2 % + 0.05 ) R
± (0.2 % + 0.05 ) R
± (2.0 % + 0.05 ) R
± (0.2 % + 0.05 ) R
± (2.0 % + 0.05 ) R
± (0.1 % + 0.05 ) R
± (1.0 % + 0.05 ) R
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